11/11/2025
Today marks a special moment: on 11/11/11, we opened our doors in Fonds Parisien, Haiti, with just a handful of children and a bold belief in hope, safety, and education. That day rightly became the founding moment of Rise2Shine—and thanks to you, our donors, partners, and friends, what began as a modest mission has grown into something extraordinary.
Because of you:
• We’ve served over 825,000 meals to children in the community.
• We’ve grown from the first intake to more than 70 children in our school.
• We’ve managed this mission with complete transparency: every donated dollar goes to the school.
We remember the early days: arriving in rural Haiti after the 2010 earthquake, seeing children with orange hair (a sign of severe malnutrition) and knowing that waiting was not an option. We also remember the local leadership: our school director, Lisana Fidele, who has led from day one and returned to serve after losing her own son in the quake.
Today, we pause, we celebrate, and we recommit. Because while much has been accomplished, the need remains. Your belief in us creates protection and opportunities for children who otherwise would go without.
Thank you for standing with us.
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Here's to many more years of growing, serving, and shining together.
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