H.E.A.R.T.S
Haitians Educated and Ready to Serve
H.E.A.R.T.S. supports Cap-Haitien and the surrounding community through financial aid.
Funding is sent each semester to support education and food programs at four different schools.
Mission Statement: To educate, feed, and spiritually nurture the children of Haiti through
the power of the Holy Spirit.
Supported Schools in 2025
FAITH SCHOOL – Pastor Bruno Cherenfant
Located in Madeleine - 6 km from Cap-Haitien
Started funding in 2007 for teachers’ salaries, and occasional food program
Jr K - Grade 6 enrolment in 2025 is 125 students
Employs 9 teachers and 7 auxiliary staff
NEW LIFE SCHOOL – Pastor Job Vilma
Located in the high hills above Grison Garde - approximately 15 km from Cap-Haitien
Started funding in 2008 for teachers’ salaries, school supplies, and occasional food program
Jr K - Grade 6 enrolment in 2025 is 65 students
Employs 8 teachers and 6 auxiliary staff
INSTITUTION CENTRE D’ESPOIR DU PAYS (ICEP) – Pastor Vilmer Paul
Formerly known as Heavenly Brightness School
Located in Madeleine, approximately 3 km from Cap-Haitien
Started funding in 2011 for teachers’ salaries, and the occasional food program
Jr K – Grade 11 enrolment in 2025 is 1700 students
Employs 38 teachers and 39 auxiliary staff
EBEN-EZER ON THE MOUNTAIN – Pastor Ezechiel Desroses
In June 2025 Eben-Ezer school collapsed, no one was hurt; efforts are being made for fundraising the building of a new 10-classroom school
Located near Baron – a 3-hour walk up a mountain, approximately 30 km South-East of Cap-Haitien
Started permanent funding in 2016 for teachers’ salaries as well as a food program in 2017
Jr K – Grade 9 enrolment in 2025 is 191 students
Employs 14 teachers and 7 auxiliary staff
A Brief History of H.E.A.R.T.S.
Late 80’s: Initially called the “Pipeline of Hope” sent food, clothing, and pharmaceuticals
Mid 90’s: Brought on a mandate change and focused on funding Eben-Ezer School and feeding children in the community surrounding the church located in Fougerolle, just outside of Cap-Haitien
2003: Orphanage (Stella House) opened in Fougerolle, built by the Joy and Hope of Haiti (Hamilton, ON). HEARTS partnered with Joy and Hope to feed the children at the orphanage
2007: Faith School in Madelaine opened with the support of HEARTS
2008: New Life School near Grison Garde opened with the support of HEARTS
2011: Heavenly Brightness School in Madelaine opened with the support of HEARTS
2015: Joy and Hope withdrew their support of Stella House to focus on the building and support of schools in the Cap-Haitien area. HEARTS also withdrew their support because the orphanage was no longer viable as a facility to care for the children in its care
2016: HEARTS withdrew its support of Eben-Ezer School in Fougerolle, as the school administrators failed to provide the required accountability for the monies provided by HEARTS
2016: Ebenezer-On-The-Mountain School near Baron started to receive support from HEARTS
2024 Funding Summary
A total of approximately $60,130 CAD was sent, over the course of the school year, to the 4 schools (the total amount is subject to the US dollar exchange rate)
This amount includes funding for teacher salaries, teacher training, school food programs, scholarship program, and Administration/Accounting in Haiti
How You Can Help:
Support H.E.A.R.T.S. through your weekly or monthly donations
Hot Dog Sundays at St. Andrew’s Church (typically first Sunday of the month)
Participate in the annual 5K Run/Walk to raise funds (October)
Craft/Bake Sales (Spring or Christmas time)
Christmas Gift Giving Program
Give a special occasion gift to honour friends and family for tuition and nutritious meals for a student
H.E.A.R.T.S. appreciates all the support it receives from the congregation
of St. Andrew’s and the community at large in its funding efforts.