WHAT IF? FOUNDATION

Yesterday was the 24th anniversary of the Food Program. In honor of the foundations birthday several members of the leadership team at NaRive sent us a lovely birthday message. We wanted to share those here with you!

What better birthday gift than to know that the scholarships What If provided have supported and empowered the next generation of leadership for the community.

Has Haiti been on your heart? Read this latest update from our founder Margaret Trost on this 24th anniversary of the Food program.

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24 years of hunger relief, a message from our founder 24 years of hunger relief, a message from our founder March 19, 2024 Twenty-four years ago today, on Sunday, March 19, 2000, the Lamanjay Food Program started in the Ti Plas Kazo neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.  Two hundred meals were passed out that day to hungry girls and boys, initiating the beg...

“osi lonton ke ou renmen, nou memn tou nou toujou gen yon espwa” as long as you love, we too still have hope

Because of the strength, resilience, and deep love of the community, embraced by our program partner, Na Rive, students at the Father Jeri School have the opportunity to celebrate this Valentine’s day surrounded by the affection, and care of their peers and teachers.

Today we celebrate the beginning of a new year. And Haitians across the world celebrate their independence.

For 15 years, Haitians fought for their independence and on January 1st of 1803 they became the first country in the Western Hemisphere where Black people overturned slavery. An incredible feat.

History is testament to the fact that change is possible. Today let us all embrace that history with strength, determination and hope, as we fight for a more prosperous path.

Students at the Father Jeri School have never been more grateful to have a safe space to come to each day, where they receive with a warm meal, a high-quality education, and the love and support of teachers who are dedicated to their success.

And as the year comes to end, they wanted to show their gratitude to each of you who have made their health, safety, and education possible.

With so much gratitude With so much gratitude December 31, 2022 Students at the Father Jeri School have never been more grateful to have a safe space to come to each day, where they receive with a warm meal, a high-quality education, and the love and support of teachers who are dedicated to their success. And as the year....

With only a few days left in the year, our staff and Board of Directors would like to share with you some of the reasons why we are deeply committed to supporting our Haitian partner, Na Rive, as they continue to strive to create an environment that fosters the health, wellbeing, and prosperity of their community.

Each of us have been called to this work for different reasons. And with your support, each of us can have a part in changing the lives of some of the world's most vulnerable children and families. Sophis Dorsainvil Ralph Tedy Erol Kelly Kramer Adam Michael Royston Joy Chesbrough

A Message from our Team

Thanks to your ongoing support, on Christmas morning, the children of Ti Plas Kazo picked up dry food parcels to take home to their families. They were met by staff at the community food program with warm hugs, loving words, and a few sweet treats.

Consider a year end contribution this holiday season to help ensure that the children of Ti Plas Kazo don't have to go a day without food.

THANKS FOR BEING A PART OF THE WHAT IF FAMILY! As 2022 comes to an end, we want to take a moment to thank you for your kindness and generosity over the years. Your past contributions have helped us provide food and education to thousands of children across Haiti. To this day, we have served over 6 million hot meals to some of the most vulnerable individuals living throughout the country.
https://whatiffoundation.org/2022/12/thanks-for-being-a-part-of-the-what-if-family/

Change a life. Consider a donation to What If Foundation this .

Consider a donation today, , to honor the life and legacy of our Program Director, Lavarice Gaudin. Your support will ensure that his dream of a better, more prosperous Haiti, stays alive.

https://whatiffoundation.org/2022/11/remembering-lavarice-the-power-of-love-in-action/

Celebrating the life and legacy of our dear friend and partner, Lavarice Gaudin.

https://whatiffoundation.org/2022/11/devastating-news-at-what-if-foundation/
We are writing to you to share with great sadness and with a sense of disbelief the unexpected passing of Lavarice Gaudin, Na Rive’s fearless Program Director, What If Foundation’s trusted partner, and a great friend to so many people all over the world.

Lavarice, affectionately known to many of us as Lava, was a champion for the Haitian people- not only those living at home but also those abroad. He was a persistent advocate for social justice and human rights and a fighter for the change he knew possible in Haiti.

The world has lost an incredible life. We have lost our friend. Lava will be terribly missed.