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Lessons from Haiti: What the Children Have Taught Us

When people think about mission work, they often imagine what we bring—supplies, support, and skills. At its core, mission work is about going out into the world to spread the Gospel by being the hands and feet of Christ—serving others with compassion, humility, and love. But as only Christ can orchestrate, the ones sent to serve are often the ones most deeply transformed.Those of us who have had the privilege of visiting the children in Haiti know this to be true. Every smile, every...

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Join Us in Changing Lives—Be Part of the Mission!

WRITTEN BY BOARD MEMBER, CHERYL MERRITTAt CHM, we believe in the power of community—a community that prays, gives, shares, and advocates for the vulnerable children we serve. Every child deserves a future filled with hope, and with your help, we can make that future possible. There are so many behind-the-scenes ways to get involved, and every action—big or small—makes a meaningful impact. 1. Pray With UsPrayer is powerful. We invite you to pray for the children, families, and communities...

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5th Annual Mama Bonnie Valentine Offering: Nourishing the Future of Cabaret Haiti

As February arrives, a time traditionally dedicated to love and compassion, we are excited to announce the 5th Annual Mama Bonnie Valentine Offering – a heartfelt initiative named in memory of Bonnie Snider (affectionately known as “Mama Bonnie”) for the love and compassion she shared in caring for the boys and girls she helped raise for many years as a missionary to Cabaret Haiti Mission, alongside her husband Mike Snider, our Executive Director. This year, we are...

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Hope in Crisis

The dawn of 2025 invites us to reflect on our mission at Cabaret Haiti Mission (CHM) and renew our commitment to bringing hope to Haiti during challenging times. Our mission to share the good news of Jesus through Christ-centered homes, schools, and churches anchors us in this transformative work. Crisis in Haiti Haiti has faced many struggles—natural disasters, economic challenges, and political unrest. Yet, amidst these challenges, CHM has remained steadfast in its calling to bring...

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Finding Hope

It is common at this time of year to reflect on the closing of a year and seek out lessons or reminders. For all of us, I think we can agree that 2024 was a year in which we were reminded of God’s unwavering faithfulness, especially in the middle of extraordinary challenges.  This past year was unprecedented, one we could not have predicted or planned. Yet, in every moment, we were reminded of God’s faithfulness, were front-row witnesses to His grace, and through it all, we have been...

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From Crisis to Hope: Together We Can Rebuild

Today, November 30th, marks one month that we have been in our new location. We were presented with the opportunity to evacuate the children from their hideout in the mountains on October 26th, but we needed a place for them to go.I contacted my friend, Nathan, in Gonaives on October 27th to tell him our situation. Before I could even ask for his help, he said, “Send them here, we’ll take care of them.”Three days later, they were there! Coordinating pick up and drop off locations was...

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The Beauty of Cabaret Haiti Mission

Guest blogger: Mark Seagle There is something freeing about being a part of Cabaret Haiti Mission. There is an abundance of beauty and wonder; hope and possibility; sorrow and brokenness; hunger and hardship; and love and joy. This multi-faceted hue of the mission resonates of the grace and goodness of God in the most destitute, yet abundant of places. As I consider CHM, my heart runs to the songs of the children in the dawn of each morning; the joy and laughter each afternoon on the...

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We learned a lot at Te Nwa School

Guest blogger: Mike Smyth My name is Mike Smyth, and I have had the joy of visiting Cabaret 13 times, traveling with the group from Mount Hermon in Danville, VA.   There are so many stories that I can share, but today I want to focus on my experience at Te Nwa, leading vacation bible school.  Teaching VBS is difficult enough in America, but imagine preparing the bible lessons, crafts, games, and snacks for the journey up the mountain to Te Nwa School.   For context,...

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My Time in Haiti – Part 2

As previously mentioned, my job role significantly shifted when a tiny baby arrived that needed one-on-one attention. Mama Bonnie insisted that every infant live with a primary caregiver for one year prior to transitioning into a group bedroom. I volunteered and suddently became a temporary “haitian mama” over night. She was perfect in every way. With lots of siblings back home, this role felt very natural and special. I continued to make lasting connections with both the new...

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My Time in Haiti – Part 1

Hi! My name is Cynthia and I live in Jacksonville, FL, and serve on our Board of Directors for Cabaret Haiti Mission. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and work at a local hospital.  I wanted to write and share about my experience serving in Haiti almost five years ago. This was such an influential time in my life and I reflect back with such gratitude. Taking it back to 2013, I was invited to join another local church on their mission trip. Our project was digging a sewage system...

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