My Nonprofit Reviews

I felt compelled to go to Haiti after seeing images of the devastation of the 2010 Earthquake. I finally had the chance to volunteer with a grass-roots nonprofit called HaveServe operating on a shoestring budget in the community of Lebrun. This tiny organization was bringing hope, food, education and medical care to this remote village. I had the opportunity to work in a free summer camp organized by HavServe that provides an incredible, fun and educational experience to more than 400 children. In addition, I ran 2 women's empowerment workshops as part of HavServe's microlending program. These people live in the most difficult of conditions - no electricity, no running water, no sanitation, no government services and little to no chance of escaping extreme poverty but they hope and dream about a brighter future and HavServe is the only organization helping them. Now back in the U.S., I am trying to secure corporate sponsors and other backers to help fund HavServe's efforts. We have already received donations of laptops and tablets to create a computer lab. If we win this contest, we will buy a solar generator to power it.

I had the opportunity to go to Haiti in August 2015 to volunteer with HavServe. It was a life-changing experience. The founder, Carline Brice, and her local and international staff were incredibly helpful. HavServe is working in the remote village of Lebrun and has a variety of programs. I was able to participate in a camp serving approximately 350 children in the region as well as conduct business workshops for women in the microloan program. You can see the benefits of HavServe in this community on a daily basis. They are supporting children, families, schools and the general community. It was a warm and welcoming environment and everyone involved is there for completely altruistic reasons. Haiti is a difficult and sometimes dangerous environment but being there with HavServe makes you feel safe and part of a community.