Since February 7, wide-spread and violent protests have swept across Haiti. Though it started in Port-au-Prince last week, the protests have roots that go back to protests last year related to gasoline prices, and now thousands of protesters gather throughout the country, even in rural towns. Citing, "A worsening economic crisis that has led to a … Continue reading What you need to know about the protests in Haiti this week
2018 was a big one for us as an organization. It marked our twelfth year of providing education in rural Haiti. We started L'ecole de la Grace in 2006 with grades one thru three. Today we have pre-school thru grade six and many of our very first students have graduated secondary schools in town. But … Continue reading 2018 In Review
The Caneille Regional Development Fund is currently seeking a Marketing Coordinator as well as general board members to assist with fundraising and strategic planning. CRDF is a 501(c)3 nonprofit operated entirely by volunteers. We provide education to 350 primary school students in Haiti in close partnership with the community of Caneille, Haiti. Serving on the CRDF … Continue reading Join the CRDF Board
The Top Eight Reasons to Volunteer CRDF is fortunate to have had many volunteers help us over the past twelve years. Volunteers host fundraisers, serve on the board, and even travel to Haiti to help with projects. We have a brat fry on Friday, August 17th at Festival Foods on College in Appleton, 10am-5pm. Like … Continue reading The Top Eight Reasons to Volunteer
Since 2006, the Caneille Regional Development Fund has educated over 700 individual students as well as coordinated adult literacy classes, seed distributions, and emergency medical transport. However, our recent community survey shows there is more work to do: “Education is the single most important determinant of an individual’s ability to escape poverty in Haiti.” … Continue reading Matching Campaign
Ten elected officials from Haiti visited Appleton, WI to attend a Leadership, Creative Solutions, and Community Development Workshop hosted by the Caneille Regional Development Fund. You can read about the first few days of the workshop here. On Tuesday, May 15, the group started at Appleton Coworking where they participated in a discussion about local … Continue reading Haitian Leaders Finish CRDF Workshop
Today is #GivingTuesday. We have nearly reached our fundraising goal for the year of 2018! Thank you to the many who have donated, shared, and offered support so far. At time of publication, we are less than $1,500 shy of our annual goal and we have several ways for you to support education in rural … Continue reading Giving Tuesday Opportunities
Giving Tuesday is November 27th and CRDF is the recipient of two matching programs so you can triple your impact when you give. On Facebook Facebook is matching donations made at our Facebook page: Facebook.com/CRDFund/ The matching starts at 7am. Please plan to give early as there is a limited amount of funds that Facebook … Continue reading Giving Tuesday
Are you looking for a Christmas gift for that hard to buy for person? Well, you're in luck! Caneille Regional Development Fund will be attending the upcoming the All Saints Episcopal Alternative Gift Giving fair! We'll have artwork along with additional items from Haiti for purchase. Don't feel like buying artwork, that's OK! We have … Continue reading Alternative Gift Giving Fair Nov. 10
