Welcome To Chances For Children
Keeping Families Together
Our Vision
Chances for Children provides HOPE to Haiti’s children by developing leaders and empowering church communities.
Programs
Chances for Children works through the local church to uplift the children of Haiti with a variety of programs.
How You Can Help
There are many ways your donations can be used in Haiti. There are also many other ways to support the people of Haiti.
What We Do
Our Mission is accomplished in a variety of ways.
Jobs Created
Pediatric Visits
Meals Served
Children Placed
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Our construction team completed our church up in Gonaives! We praise God for providing financially for this church and the willing hands to help build it.
Our previous church “building” was an area enclosed by 2 buildings next to it and a stick to hold up the roof. This new building provides a great meeting space and more opportunities for people to grow closer in relationships with each other and with God. More pictures of the worship service to come.
#Gonaives #nouvolegliz #newchurch #praiseGod #community #C4Cteam
We wanted to give you all an update at the crèche - all kids are safe and healthy and we are stocked up on food and water! Our amazing Crèche Director, Nathan, used a portion of his own personal money to purchase 2-3 months of food and water for all the children at the crèche since many banks remain closed and we were not yet able to obtain cash this month. The crèche has plenty of food, clean water, and the care of nannies who live locally and don't have to get transportation to and from work. We are thankful for the caring, generous, and supportive team that we have to provide great care for our crèche kids!
#crèche #C4Cteam #happykiddos #Godsprovision #weloveourstaff #gratitude
We appreciate all of your prayers and support during this challenging time here in Haiti. We believe that prayer is so powerful during this time, we are grateful to have such a supportive community who can come alongside us and lay these troubles at God’s feet!
During these protests we have taken a pretty bit hit financially in all departments - a helicopter ride to get our construction team to safety, inflated fuel costs to keep our generator running and to get groups to and from the airport, less patients visiting the medical clinic due to having to shut it down a few times and people not able to get to the clinic, airplane flights to evacuate our American staff, and more. If you feel called to support, you can go to our site: www.chances4children.org, scroll down and click “Donate Now” then donate to “General - Distributed to All Programs” to help support all departments.
Thank you again for your support both prayerfully and financially for all that we are doing here in Haiti!
“And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.” - 2 Corinthians 9:8
One of the highlights in a week of political unrest, came in the form of gratitude from the women in our micro loan program. We decided it wasn't fair for them to have to pay the loan in the inflated gourdes (exchange rate was 64 when we loaned the money and is now 87), so we retroactively locked in their loan prices at the old exchange rate. Each woman made a point to come by the construction site to thank us. #attitudeofgratitude
the picture is of 2 of the children of one of our entrepreneurs
The kids at the creche have been cooped up since their school has been closed for a week now. They are being troopers and finding creative ways to have fun. They have taken full advantage of our outdoor space, playing soccer, singing songs and coming up with new games! So here's to a thumbs up for a wonderful Friday! Please continue to keep Haiti in your prayers as the country searches for a solution.
Today, we ask for prayer for Haiti. We pray that these riots are the beginning of positive change for this country and we pray for peace and direction to be instilled in each and every person here.
Yesterday in Kenscoff there were a couple hundred kids standing outside their classrooms of a government school waiting to get in, but no teachers showed up because they are still not getting paid. Along with many other government-run jobs, wages have been cut, yet these people need to provide for their families. And yet, these kids deserve a quality education for a better future. Indeed it is time for change, and the Haitian people will not give in until they live to see it.
"But those who hope in the LORD will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." - Isaiah 40:31
#prayforHaiti #prayforchange #Godremainsthesame #futurehope
UPDATE: Our construction team made it safely up to Gonaives today, praise God! They are already hard at work to finish the church, more updates to come. Everyone in the church is SO excited to have more than just a church building - but a place where they can worship God freely and grow deeper in community! This is the location where our feeding program is currently held in Gonaives.
#Gonaives #newchurch #finishingtouches #glorytoGod
The creche is experiencing some growing pains as we just admitted 8 (yes you heard that right! 8!) new children! They are adjusting well but please keep them in your prayers as they figure out their new normal and learn how to be loved on by our staff, If you or someone you know would like to be a sponsor or donate towards their care please email susie@chances4children.org Merci!
* 14 feeding programs through local churches
* 160 employees
* 4 schools in remote villages
* 1 medical clinic and multiple mobile medical clinics held during the year
* 1 crèche with 32 kids
* 31 artisans employed in our jewelry and scrub making programs
* 2 sustainable agriculture programs
And more! There is A LOT going on here in Haiti. We want you to be a part of all that we are doing through the local churches! We believe that everyone who comes to Haiti to help with various projects, serve at feeding programs and more are vital to accomplish what we have set out to do. We would not be where we are without our volunteers and supporters. Interested in joining us this year in Haiti? There are still plenty of spots open - email Brie@chances4children.org to plan your trip! You can also view our tentative trip schedule on our site: www.chances4children.org/mission-teams/.
“Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in your power to act.” - Proverbs 3:27
We are so proud of the women in the business training/micro loan program. Successfully managing small businesses. We stopped by and visited a few of them last week. #sustainability #c4c_haiti #helping othershelpthemselves
SHARING OUR GIFTS IS A POWERFUL WAY TO GIVE BACK
Your support of Night of Hope will help us eliminate the orphan epidemic in Haiti.
Chances for Children provides HOPE to Haiti's children.
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