A special edition of the newsletter, this tribute to Dennis was originally published in the “Detroit Free Press”
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In Memory of Professor Dennis Tini
A special message from our founder, Mitch Albom: With the deepest sadness, I share the news of the passing of our dear friend and mentor, Professor Dennis Tini on October 7. We have lost our Maestro. Dennis was the driving force for the music our kids created at Have...
An Updated Statement On Recent Events in Haiti
We at Have Faith Haiti want to thank the countless people who rallied, messaged and offered prayers for our children and the volunteers recently trapped without exit in Haiti.
How We Made the Grass “Grow” in Haiti
How a new “muscle crew” from Michigan helped make a soccer field and a much-needed lawn possible.
Epic 28.5-Mile Swim to Raise Funds for Life-Changing Charities
URBANSWIM announces charitable circumnavigation swim of Manhattan with local participant Christopher Harris. This swim will take place in New York on July 6, 2023, at 9:00 am and will support three impactful charities: + POOL,...
Help Us Build a Safe Home Update #3
We’d like to take a moment to thank you — you’ve given us so much to be grateful for. We’ve taken immediate steps to put this funding towards our security needs. Because of you – we hired an additional 9 security guards to secure our 7-acres. Now, a dozen security...
Help Us Build a Safe House Update #2
A parade for little Nadie today, whose little legs are unstoppable! Less than a year ago, a six-month-old Nadie arrived at Have Faith Haiti near death from malnutrition, surviving just on sugar water. Now, take a look at her triumphant return! There is joy and...
Help Us Build a Safe House Update #1
Thank you, so much, for responding to our request to support our precious children in Haiti in light of the recent security issues. We're almost 3/4 of the way to our goal in just 4 days and the outpouring of love and support for our kids – who I agree should not...
Pops Benefit Concert with Detroit Country Day High School to Benefit Have Faith Haiti
Join Madrigal Chorale and Detroit Country Day School singers for an evening of pop songs to benefit the music program at Have Faith Haiti Mission & Orphanage. Music is an invaluable source of expression and joy for the children at Have Faith Haiti thanks to...
Haiti, Safety and Public Opinion
Our friends at Hôpital Albert Schweitzer have announced activation of their Emergency Operations Plan after an armed group descended on their town of Desjardins, breaking into homes and kidnapping victims at will. Within hours of the attack, at least 12 people had...
News from Haiti after Saturday’s Earthquake // UPDATES
UPDATE, October 3: Siem Lafleur and his mother, Clodine, pose in front of where Clodine is now living in Edward, Haiti, after the earthquake hit on Aug. 14, 2021. Mitch Albom wrote about Siem leading relief efforts, and the emotion toil of being torn between college...