ABOUT US
Hope2Haiti provides food, shelter, and foster sponsorship
for children who otherwise would go hungry and homeless.
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HISTORY
Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere. Despite living in material poverty, the people of Haiti have an enormous amount of endurance, hope and dignity, but they need help in this fight against extreme poverty.
Hope to Haiti was founded in 2007. Headquartered in Tallahassee Florida, we are a 501(c)3 non-profit organization EIN Number: 27-1659233 Hope to Haiti has moved beyond the failed models of charity towards sustainable communities, economies, and lifestyles. We understand the need to inspire hope and create models that allows others to create their own hope for their futures. We know the greatest help we can give is to permit people to develop their own lives so that ultimately they are free of the need for outside support or intervention.
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STORY
This shift has moved us to clean water, transportation, agriculture, housing, and micro-financing opportunities.
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OUR TEAM
R. SCOTT BONNELL
FOUNDER AND CEO OF HOPE TO HAITI.
Scott has invested his life into the lives of the most impoverished and forgotten people, especially the children, around the world. His burning passion is to help the poorest of the poor. He spends much of his time in Haiti overseeing our projects and implementing new efforts to help relieve the suffering of the children in Haiti. In 2012 Scott received a proclamation from Leon County Florida naming him a "Community Treasure" for his humanitarian efforts both foreign and domestic. In 2013 Mayor John Marks and the City of Tallahassee recognized Scott as part of "National Caribbean Heritage Month" , for his efforts in Haiti.
JASON SPEARS
TRIPS COORDINATOR
Jason has served local communities and has traveled the world for the past 20 years with a deep desire to bring hope and healing to the most extreme needs. He has worked with churches and business organizations to help bring awareness, action, and progress to those dealing with hunger, homelessness, and extreme poverty. Having led hundreds of people overseas on humanitarian mission projects, Jason can assist in providing an unforgettable and deeply impactful experience for students and adults alike. He is thrilled by opportunity to partner with Hope to Haiti as we increase our efforts to help the beautiful people of Haiti.
YVESNER SYLLA
DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
I am not trying to make you do what you can not do and I know things are really hard over there not only in Haiti I am just trying to let you know the way things are in Haiti. I can tell you if The Lord did not bring you we do not know how we could handle this situation. Thanks a million for helping Haiti It was really important for you to come in Haiti to try to change the way they see things and I believe that work will as we continue to honor God I can tell you have done a lot for Haitian people. Tell the supporters and your family we really grateful for sacrifices and what you do for Haitian and for what you about to do. I love you for the person you are and for your love for Christ we pray for you.
FRITZ ALBERT
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
A word from Fritz: “We want to tell you how much we are thankful for what you are doing for us even though we do not have a word to explain how you have been blessing. We are telling you thanks a lot. We will always be thankful of what you have been doing for the orphans mainly for Confraternity School that you start helping them with food every month. Thanks to you, the kids are able to eat every day. We will continue to pray for you so that God can continue to bless you every second (of the) day in your work.”
RICHYRICH LE SAGE
Translator
BIEN AIME JUDE
Translator
SANDI ALBERT
Translator
AGENOR BIEN
Support Staff
KENOLE ROSLER
Security Staff
FRANCISCO OCCIL
Head of Security
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
CHRIS COYNE
CEO OF COYNE GROUP
C. DAYTON JONES
R. SCOTT BONNELL
FOUNDER AND CEO OF HOPE TO HAITI
GEORGE D. AVANT, JR
George joined North Florida Financial/The Guardian as a Financial Representative and Tallahassee Office Manager. He was the Investment Specialist for the firm since 1996 qualifying for numerous industry and company awards. George earned his Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®) designation in 1988, his Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU®) designation in 1989 and his certification in Long Term Care (CLTC) in 2005. He became a Registered Principle in 1996 and an Investment Adviser Representative in 1997.
LANE COURKAMP
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PREMIER ENTERPRISES GROUP
J. Scott Fenstermaker
CEO Strategic Benefits Group
Scott has been a resident of Tallahassee for over 37 years. He is a graduate of Leon High School, Tallahassee Community College, and in 1987 he graduated with a degree in Economics from Florida State University. Scott also earned the Registered Health Underwriter designation through The American College, focusing on Managed Care and related Employee Benefits studies in depth. He is proud to offer this knowledge and to assist businesses in designing and structuring a benefit package specific to their organization’s needs
STRATEGIC ALLIANCES
We understand the needs in Haiti are tremendous and we need to align ourselves with other organizations in our efforts. These are a few of our key allies:
WE'RE SOCIAL
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