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OUR IMPACT
OUR PROGRAMS
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
WE WOULDN’T BE WHERE
WE ARE WITHOUT YOUR
SUPPORT! THANK YOU!
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Dear HaitiChildren Family,
FROM OUR CEO/CO-FOUNDER SUSIE KRABACHER
During 26 years of service in Haiti, feel safe and loved, we
we have had challenges and many promise them they will
triumphs. I would like to express the never be abandoned
deepest gratitude possible to all of you again.
for your faithful financial blessings and
prayers. We are honored to implement As the children grow
the life-saving programs you have and tell their own
supported over the years. stories, I realize that
together we have saved
Many of the children we have raised thousands of children
from infants and toddlers are now through our abandoned
grown and living successfully on child residences, medical
their own. Because of several of you, clinics, meal programs, church
we can offer 4-year scholarships to and community outreach seminars.
Universities in Haiti. I firmly believe and Through these programs, we also reach
predict many of our young adults will broken families and help them through
be vessels of great change and hope trials that might otherwise lead to
for their country. We continue to be one abandonment of their children.
of the last children’s residences in the
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country to care for disabled children.
Those children are permanent, adored TOGETHER, WE HAVE SAVED THOUSANDS
family members who contribute to the
loving environment that is HaitiChildren
OF CHILDREN THROUGH OUR ABANDONED
Village. Many go to school on campus CHILD RESIDENCES, MEDICAL CLINICS, MEAL
and maintain an active schedule of
physical therapy, exercise, art and PROGRAMS, CHURCH AND COMMUNITY
music. OUTREACH SEMINARS.”
This year we were able to add a speech
therapist to our Therapy Center Team. Please continue to support HaitiChildren
Many of the children are making great as we show the love of Christ through
progress and are functioning at a much our work to help the weak be strong,
higher level. the sick be healed, and the abandoned
find homes.
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SUCCESS STORY: NONO KRABACHER
We do not know exactly the date little Nono Krabacher was born but we estimate
he is 6 years old. He came to our HaitiChildren family in February 2015. When he
arrived, he was blind with a very dangerous and persistent eye infection. He was
malnourished and could not walk due to problems with both feet. To feel a presence,
he would reach out to touch people, using his hands to see for him. Upon arrival
to our family, Nono was placed on a nutritionally enriched diet. Medical treatment
included eliminating his eye infection and therapy. Now he can see with one eye
and is experiencing much better health. Nono has attended orthopedic therapy
regularly, as recommended by our physical therapist. He wears orthopedic shoes
that have helped him to progress gradually. He has started walking with the help of
a walker which has allowed him to participate in school, and he is feeling so proud!
Nono is becoming more and more independent, even running now. Since last year he
has integrated into the Learning Academy from our school for children with disabilities. He loves learning and
memorizing the songs, and he rushes to get to school on his own each morning. Nono is the first to breakfast
and then out the door! Every morning after his nanny prepares him for school, he says goodbye to everyone;
each and every laundry woman, service man, and teacher along his way. When he returns home each day, it’s the
same for him. He must greet everyone to be content. What a blessing to see Nono happy and thriving.
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OVER 25 YEARS
OUR IMPACT
8,973 112+
BENEFICIARIES OF HEALTH ORPHANED CHILDREN
PROGRAMS ANNUALLY PROVIDED WITH A HOME ANNUALLY
2,805 1,788
MEDICAL RESCUE OF BABIES STUDENTS EDUCATED AT OUR
TRANSITIONED TO PERMANENT HOMES SCHOOLS ANNUALLY
*Under Haitian law children graduating from our school must leave our campus. Many of these children will go on to college;
funding their tuition is also a primary objective for the organization.
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THIS YEAR
112 488 65
CHILDREN IN RESIDENCE CHILDREN IN EDUCATION DISABLED CHILDREN
PROGRAMS PROVIDED WITH FREE CARE
Over
141 2000000 47,939+
HAITIAN JOBS CREATED GALLONS OF WATER
MEALS PROVIDED PROVIDED PER WEEK
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OUR PROGRAMS
HAITICHILDREN VILLAGE AND CHILDREN’S RESIDENCE
Also known as the Williamson Campus, the HaitiChildren Village is an 18-acre completely walled property built
and owned by HaitiChildren. The Village is located approximately 40 miles northwest of Port-au-Prince in the
Arcahaie Arrondissement Community. The Village is home to 119 abandoned Haitian children, 66 of whom suffer
from mental and/or physical disability. It is one of the only few organizations in Haiti that welcomes disabled
abandoned children and the only one with a comprehensive rehabilitation and therapy program. All our
children at our Village’s children’s residence receive all three meals together each day (over 130,000 meals
annually). Our 118 Haitian employees care for as many as 500 children daily throughout our programs at the
HaitiChildren Village.
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HAITICHILDREN REHABILITATION AND THERAPY CENTER
The Rehabilitation and Therapy Center, built with funding from the Anschutz Foundation, serves 66 of our 119
children daily for the special needs of disability. HaitiChildren is one of the few organizations that actively
accepts children with disabilities into a permanent home. Many of the disabled children who were immobile
when they came to HaitiChildren are now using wheelchairs, walkers or walking without aid. Physical therapy
is generally required for those with permanent disabilities and for those who are suffering from crippling
diseases such as cerebral palsy. We have 5 physical therapy technicians and a Certified Physical Therapist who
collaborate with our campus medical staff to provide quality therapy and care in a comprehensive manner.
WIDOWS
Every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Pastor Claude of our Christian Community Church, spends time with and
looks after elderly widows who live outside our Village. Many of these women are disabled. These widows share in
the sense of family that our orphans receive at HaitiChildren Village. We supply them monthly with groceries and
medical care. On Sundays, those who are able to walk will go to Sunday service. Our orphans enjoy visiting with
our group of widows weekly. Pastor Claude always brings a group of children who look forward to their visits with
these women, as they bond and build a sense of family.
FAMILY ASSISTANCE
Family assistance and outreach is another example of the services provided by Pastor Claude. The Pastor has
taken the initiative to provide funding and support for families in need during times of death and other difficult
situations. We are able to provide assistance with funeral costs and medical necessities such as surgeries. An
incredible aspect of Pastor Claude’s family assistance outreach has been in helping young church members
to start businesses by educating them in accounting, technical tools, and also teaching specific skills such as
applying for external small business loans.
WATER WELLS
The water wells we have built have quenched a thirst! People come to collect water by all forms of
transportation. In cars, on foot, with donkeys and on bicycles. They come with makeshift wagons and carts.
They fill containers of all shapes and sizes. HaitiChildren is able to provide 70,000 gallons of water to all these
people and their families each week.
FARM
Our farm is a wonderful contribution to our HaitiChildren Village. It has been growing for the past 3 years.
Currently, the HaitiChildren Village is home to cows, goats, chickens, turkeys, and honey bees, and we have 3
greenhouses where vegetables grow year round! We look forward to cultivating and propagating fruit trees to
add to our roster of 2,000 trees we have established.
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KEY ISSUE
MEDICAL NEEDS
The medical needs and emergencies in Haiti remain high. There is always
a great deal of disabled children being abandoned in hospitals, especially
during times of unrest. The summer of 2019 saw a surge in unrest and turmoil.
This can often lead to an increase in child abandonment. Additionally, we
still work to educate people on diseases that are often believed by villagers
to be voodoo curses and evil at work, rendering families to feel helpless
in the face of misinformation. As we have mentioned in our program
reports, examples of success at the Village include that of our community
church member little Christopher and his family. Yet so many children go
undiagnosed, untreated and abandoned in hospitals, where their chance of
survival is slim.
The social workers at many hospitals often call HaitiChildren with such
cases. Every opportunity to rescue an abandoned disabled child shows us:
the gentle voice and touch of our loving team along with consistent medical
care can save a life. It costs $1,200 a year, or $200 a month to raise each one
of these children.
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OUR RESPONSE
We at HaitiChildren continue to search for support in the States, as our need
continues to grow. We have established many programs including healthcare
centers and schools, which we have successfully naturalized to independent
Haitian organizations. We continue to nourish the empowerment of Haitians
to care for the children and lead within for a better future. We believe that
the path to a sustainable future of peace is being laid as we see a growing
response to our programs.
This year we are running our 3 clinics: namely the clinic for our resident
children, a community clinic inside our walls, and a mobile clinic. With the
mobile clinic we transport doctors, nurses, medicines and supplies to care
for three communities in the mountain village region above our campus.
Currently, we have 9 children who are going through surgical procedures, as
is often the case. All of our medical staff cares for our small patients and
their parents. With the help of foundations such as NCHS, we can ensure that
our children and patients are taken care of during their course of treatment
and have the medicine they need at all times. We are home to 66 disabled
orphans this year. We never wish to turn away a baby like Edneca, Medelky, or
Bianca. We have the resources to care for them thanks to our faithful donors
and sponsors. However, it can be difficult for us to take on new orphans, if
we have not secured the donations to sponsor such new costs. We continue
to build our sponsor and donor base, so that we can continue to take these
children in. We see the seeds we plant, and the lives we save, blossoming
into positive change. In faith, and through these gifts from God, we believe
it is our duty to continue to expand the scope of affect in Haiti.
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to HaitiChildren, please contact:
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THE TEAM
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Susie Krabacher, CEO & Co-Founder | Susie is a dedicated humanitarian and our driving force. Her work
with saving, feeding, and educating the poorest of the poor has been featured in dozens of publications and
broadcasts, from the New York Times to the Oprah Winfrey Show. She is a relentless advocate for the children,
splitting her time between Haiti and her home in Colorado for a quarter of a century and devoting her life to
this cause.
B. Joseph Krabacher, Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer | Joseph is a skilled lawyer, devoted philanthropist
and husband to Susie Krabacher. His law firm is one of the most successful in Aspen, Colorado. In addition to
his law firm, Joe is Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer for HaitiChildren.
P. Jeffrey Leck | Jeffrey is a venture capital investor, a notable businessman, and also a devoted philanthropist.
Alongside serving on the board at HaitiChildren, he has coached youth sports for a number of years. Jeffrey
continues to provide his time and expertise to HaitiChildren, in addition to his commitment to his work, his
family, and his community.
Ray Ginther | Raymond built successful careers in criminal justice and business. He has utilized his diverse skill
sets to extend his work through philanthropy. He has been devoted to our mission at HaitiChildren in addition
to a graduate fellowship to provide academic and research support to recruit exceptional students. His passion
for children and education extends over international borders as he promotes education stateside and in Haiti.
Jerry Fitzgerald | Jerry is a Colorado native and a successful businessman with a passion for philanthropy.
Retired from his career in finance, Jerry has found an engagement in community equally important to his
success. He coached children’s basketball and has been a key component of the HaitiChildren team for the past
two decades.
Julie Fitzgerald | Julie is also a Colorado native. After Julie and Jerry started a family, she began her career as
a stay-at-home mom, in addition to operating several businesses. In addition to raising a family and running
family-owned franchises, she has given her time, support, and skills to HaitiChildren for 20 years.
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