THE START LINE FOR THE 2019 RUN ACROSS HAITI®
Welcome to our 5th annual Run Across Haiti®! The whole crew made it to the starting line in Cap-Haitien safe and sound. The air was cool as the team kicked off Day 1 at 5AM this morning. Follow us on social media for live updates throughout the entire week. We’ll meet you there!
Alina Mattson on her Trip to Haiti with Sewickley Academy
Alina Mattson, a senior from Sewickley Academy in Pittsburgh, joined us for a trip last year and took the reigns this year to organize a trip for her fellow classmates. We admire her can do attitude and follow through and we look forward to her contributions for years to come. Check out her recap on her trip with us.
Ozzie and Iggy Run 52 Miles
In honor of our last day of the Run Across Haiti®, Ozzie and Iggy—or Izzie, as they refer to themselves—decided to run 52 miles to continue their fundraising for our families in Haiti.
Rest Days in Menelas
Each Run Across Haiti®, we take a much needed day of rest before our final 80 miles to the finish line. We spend the day visiting with our families in Menelas to keep our purpose front and center. Here's a highlight on what rest day looked like in the past 4 years.
34 Miles in Solidarity
This past weekend, our runners ran 34 miles in solidarity to show our commitment to our families and team in Haiti. While we were overwhelmed with gratitude and pride here, our friends and runners managed to capture some of this via photos and in their own words.
2019 Run Across Haiti® Postponed
Please read our latest update on the Run Across Haiti®. We’re glad to report that our families and team are safe, and we look forward to resuming our work and our Run in the near future. Thanks for your support during this difficult time.
7th Annual Beach Day Recap
This year's Beach Day is a wrap! We had a blast with our 200 family members, team, and friends.
Blackjack Spectacular Recap
Thank you to our friends who helped us hit goal at our annual Pittsburgh event of the year to accompany our families into good, dignified jobs.
September Visit Haiti Recap
We were joined by supporters on our latest trip where we worked to build capacity of our programs in the community.
Back to School Book Drive
Looking to clean out your bookshelves for the new school year? Give your outgrown books a new home! We’re growing our classroom library in Haiti to keep up with our families’ eager students.
The Power of Community
Last month, we piloted our Community Recycling Program in collaboration with our sister company, Thread. Pound by pound, our families are making it happen and we can't wait for our first investment to take place.
Final Update on the Riots
We’re glad to report the riots in Haiti have concluded. Most streets and businesses have reopened and everyone is back to work and their daily routine. Flights to and from Haiti are also back on schedule. This morning, our parents were able to safely head to work while their kids returned to our summer programs.
An Update on the Riots
Our team has been coordinating every few hours to ensure the safety and well-being of our families. We’re glad to report that everyone is okay.