Who are we? HELP for Haiti is a 501C3 nonprofit organization committed to helping the people of Haiti through education.  Our group was inspired by the life and commitment of the late Coleman ‘Coley’ and Anna Gorham, two educators from the State of Maine, who spent 20+ years of their retirement doing mission work in Haiti.   Coley and his wife both passed on in 2020. Coley lived to be 102 years old. I am so pleased to say that he entrusted his vision to some of the members of his support group, and we, in turn, expanded this group and formalized a legal fundraising organization led by motivated, compassionate executives who are willing to commit time and energy to give back on a global level.  Our team was formed with the goal of seeing the Gorhams’ vision come to life – Educated Haitians making positive impacts in the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere. 

What do we do?  Our organization provides support to young adults in Haiti to gain access to colleges, universities, and trade schools through fund raising and partnerships with educational institutions and other organizations of interest.  Coley Gorham made many trips to Haiti throughout the years.  During those experiences, his vision became crystal clear; Haitians needed education to create a better future for their country.  As an outgrowth of this vision, HELP for Haiti is poised to make a significant impact through educational donations to the most needy population in the western hemisphere. 

Why Should You Support HELP for Haiti?  HELP for Haiti has built a significant network of Haitian nationals on the ground to execute the organizations plans.    Many of these are volunteers or recipients of English educational services from Coley Gorham’s original St. Patrick Youth Center built ­­­­in Petite Riviere de Nippes, Haiti, aka Ti Riviere.  Directors of our Board have visited Haiti, built relationships with locals, and have seen first-hand the impact that employment of just one person can make on a family in Haiti. In addition, our organization supports educational opportunities for both women and men, and we evaluate each student; choosing only those who can be successful in a rigorous educational program leading to strong employment opportunities. 

How Can You Help?   HELP for Haiti needs financial support! Every young adult who receives an educational donation or sponsorship from our organization requires a financial commitment. Our goal is to expand the number of donations each year to help educate the youth in Haiti, which will impact more families, more communities and ultimately, the country in general.

Why Can You Trust HELP for Haiti? We vigorously screen our volunteers and support personnel.  Our partnerships in Haiti were built on years of interaction, and our board members are reputable members of our community.  Our board members and volunteers were not seeking to build a nonprofit for a global cause, but instead came to this calling as an unintended consequence of exposure to the needs in Haiti through the work of the Gorhams.
We witness every day the effect of hope in the world! HELP for Haiti can be your vehicle to help others to help themselves.  Please consider HELP for Haiti in your philanthropy efforts.