Blog from the Heart
Today I just want to share from my heart. It’s probably going to be more like rambling. But these thoughts are rolling around in my head and need to be expressed. “Would you take checks to the bank for me?” Back in 2008, when my daughter decided to create a non-profit because she was heading […]
Meeting Peterson
Peterson is such a wonderful addition to our elementary school staff. He has about 10 years of experience as an elementary teacher. He obviously loves kids! It’s fun to see him join the kids when they have recess or physical education class. His enthusiasm, excitement & joy when participating with them in their sports activities […]
Meeting Maguy
Maguy is our first-grade teacher and lead teacher at the Apparent Project Elementary School. During the second year of the Apparent Project, we added a grade. So, we needed another teacher. Maguy was highly recommended by Kika, our founding teacher. There were several applicants, but Kika”s recommendation was the obvious choice. Maguy had previously run […]
Meeting Yvrose
Yvrose! It’s pronounced “Eve-Rose!” When I first heard her name, I thought it would be spelled the way it sounds to me… Eve Rose. Love her name! It sounds like the “Evening Rose!” It makes me think of someone who blossoms slowly, someone who is beautiful throughout the process, but gorgeous when in full bloom. […]
Metal Artisan Update
Tonight, my emotions are all over the place! The metal artisans from Croix des Bouquet contact me frequently. Usually, they are trying to make a sale! They are a hard-working group with incredible talents & skills. For the past decade, I’ve purchased items to sell on online at Market Haiti & in Apparent Project fundraisers […]
Meeting Guerline
Guerline is so special to me! She is one of the 4 original women who became part of Apparent Project when it was first created in 2009! She was also one of the 4 original women who were chosen to be part of the AP Childcare when it started in 2014! Someday her full story […]
Meeting Reginald
Reginald is one of our guards. As you can see in the picture above, he went through our security guard training. It was no easy task to complete the course. But, Reg has strength of character, an excellent mind & is physically strong! He is a painter by trade but had difficulty finding work. (This […]
Meeting Mackenson
The guy in the line-up above wearing gray! Tougher than he looks! And quite a character! Mackenson began working for Apparent Project as the “yard maintenance” guy. He showed up every day to clear the “yard” – the concrete area where kids play every day! It’s amazing how many leaves cover the area every day. […]
Meeting Soumise
Soumise is one of the original 4 Apparent Project Childcare workers. Loves Kids!! A natural connection with the young children. And a natual teacher of the toddlers and preschool age kids. A leader!It was Soumise who would ask hard questions… unafraid to speak for the group and express needs or concerns! A student. Willing to […]
Pondering the Crisis, the Plan, the Opportunity
A couple days ago I shared answers received from my three Haitian leaders… Questions about Fuel, Water, Internet, Transportation, Businesses… and HUNGER! My heart aches for our Haitian friends. This morning, as usual, I woke up to texts from Haiti. Just want to share a couple of them. First let me introduce a young man […]
