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.

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

Why Haiti?

• Haiti has the lowest standard of living of any country in the Western Hemisphere due to decades of political and economic instability

• The national poverty rate is 58%

• Approximately half the population practices a form of Vodou

• There is an overall lack of clean water, sanitation, access to education and infrastructure, especially in rural areas

• The government provides very little funding for education, therefore 80% of primary children are educated through privately managed schools

• Since the mid-90’s primary enrollment has increased from 47% to 88% and the country’s literacy rate has increased from approximately 50% to 60.7%

• 2010 earthquake magnified many of these existing problems and set Haiti back in areas of development

2022 Funding Summary 

• A total of approximately $54,000 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)

• 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.