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About the Ministry
Haiti Outreach Ministries (HOM) is a Christian ministry principally to the people of Port au Prince, Haiti through the Christian Churches (L’Eglise Chretien) at Cite Soleil, Terre Noire (Blanchard) and Repatriote. The ministry also includes the village of Ibo Beach (Source Matelas), about 25km northwest of Port au Prince on the bay. Haiti is the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, with high unemployment, low per capita income, no system of public education (80% of the students rely on organizations such as HOM for their education), no public health system, and poor infrastructure (no electrical grid or water distribution system, poor roads, etc.). 5th-6th Grade Class Hundreds of thousands of Haitians have migrated to the Port au Prince area in search of work or education. The people’s greatest unmet need is spiritual, and the Gospel provides a foundation for their lives and hope for their future. The ministry has a parallel effort to provide affordable medical care, nutrition, leadership training and vocational training. HOM seeks to take up the challenge of Jesus to help those in need.
Cite Soleil is a poor residential area near the Port au Prince airport and, historically, is home to about 300,000 people within its 2 square miles. Its population has fluctuated since 2004 due to civil unrest. Unemployment exceeds 50%, in part due to the lingering effects of the economic sanctions imposed on Haiti during the years of military rule and, in part, due to the impact of the post 2003 civil unrest on the economy.
K1 Classroom Terre Noire (Blanchard) is a newer residential neighborhood where many of Cite Soleil’s former residents have gone when they have saved enough to move out of the slum. It is growing rapidly and is expected to build out to about 250,000 within the next 5 years.
Repatriote is a new development close to Port au Prince and is intended to house many of the Haitians returning from the Dominican Republic, as well as many of those fleeing the slums. HOM opened a church here in August 2006. A school is planned. View Repatriote brochure (PDF file opens in new window.)
Source Matelas (Ibo Beach) is a rural village on the bay in the arid area about 25 km northwest of Port au Prince. The new church/school building is complete, with outfitting and school room partitions remaining to be accomplished.
Since January 2004 there has been increased political and criminal violence which has severely impacted the residents of Cite Soleil, in particular. Many have left the area – either to return to their families in the countryside or to stay with friends or relatives nearby. Through this period of turmoil, the ministry of the Gospel remained a beacon to the people. With the decline in violence in early 2005, daily activities in Cite Soleil began to return to normal for the residents. Conditions dramatically improved in early 2007 and we are now able to fully function in Cite Soleil. HOM is committed to the ministry in Cite Soleil, as well as those areas where former residents of Cite Soleil (and other similar areas) are relocating.

Ministry Partners in Haiti

Leon & Jacky Dorleans
Senior Pastor and Head of Staff - Leon Dorleans
Primary School Principal - Jacky Dorleans

HOM Board in United States
 President - Bill Glass
Vice president for finance - James D. Fisher
Board of Directors
     - David Armistead
     - Bob Massey
     - Sam Massey
     - Cathy Kirkland
     - Rita Picker
     - Dr. Lerla Joseph
     - Dennis Barnard
     - Dale Smith
     - Joann Miles
Sponsorship program director - Linda Glass

*All U.S. participants in HOM activities are non-paid volunteers.
Cite Soleil

Opportunities exist for individuals and groups to participate in this ministry through:

  • Your prayers for the people and the ministry

  • Student sponsorships > $300 contributes to the education, one meal/day, snacks, and school uniforms for a child for one year.

  • Participation in one week or two week VBS teams

  • Participation in one week medical teams. We seek both medical personnel and lay persons, particularly if you have management and leadership skills and could help lead a team as we expand to 12 teams each year!

  • Participation in one week facilities repair teams. There is always work for a couple of carpenters!

  • Participation in periodic construction teams

  • Financial support for the ministry and planned projects

  • Underwriting the supplemental feeding program for $100/day. Did you know that 14 cents/day could provide the children with two pieces of fresh fruit daily, significantly enhancing their diets?

  • Participation in a team just to go and help. Things anyone can do include:
    - tree planting
    - painting all facilities
    - assisting with ongoing projects

  • Participation in a one week elementary teacher training workshop to help improve the teaching skills of the Haitian teachers

  • Participation in U.S.-based steering groups for medical efforts and teacher training

Cite Soleil ministry:

  • Worship Services - attended by over 600 persons weekly

  • Sunday School and Bible studies for all ages

  • Weekday Primary School - currently provides primary education to over 80 children (all on sponsorship scholarships)

  • Daily basic health clinic staffed by Haitian nationals*

  • U.S. medical team clinics*

  • Feeding program for students, providing one meal and a snack daily

  • Summer daily Vacation Bible School (6 weeks)

  • Leadership training for Haitian nationals (ongoing basis)

  • Cell/small group ministries

* See the current news for the status of these elements
Matt, Leon & Pastor B

  • Blanchard (Terre Noire) ministry. The Blanchard sanctuary now accommodates the 1200 people worshipping there weekly. Blanchard class Thank God for the timely completion of the primary school 2nd floor, which allowed the school to become the lead primary school. The medical clinic opened in 2006 in cooperation with Family Health Ministries. A vocational building is complete and will host a training program beginning in September 2007.

  • Source Matelas ministry. The ministry at the Ibo Beach church at Source Matelas (a village northwest of Port-au-Prince) is expanding and now includes a primary school. Approximately 250 children attend school and we are actively seeking sponsors for these children. Medical trips to this church are also needed. The new church/school building is complete, with outfitting and school room partitions remaining to be accomplished.

  • Carrefour Marin and Bon Repos. These areas outside Port au Prince are similar to Terre Noire and Repatriote as former agricultural areas. They are growing residential sites. HOM is praying for guidance for a future church plantings here.

  • Repatriote.  Repatriot foundationThis area, nearby Blanchard, is being developed as a community for Haitian expatriots recently expelled by the Dominican Republic.   The land has been provided. HOM opened a church here in August 2006. A school is planned.