Updates
The Decade Since
January 16, 2020
Dear Friend of the What IF Foundation, January 12th marked the 10th anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti. The scope of the damage and loss from the 7.0 quake was unimaginable, and unfortunately, still haunts the country to this day. But as we think back to that time, we are also reminded of the… Read more.
A time for hope and moving forward
December 19, 2019
Dear Friends of the What If Foundation, As many of you know, I am of Haitian descent and have been a donor and supporter of the What If Foundation for several years. But as Interim Executive Director, I also have the honor of spending time with our partners Na Rive and listening first-hand to their… Read more.
Help Rosie feed the children
November 28, 2019
Dear Friend of the What If Foundation, In times of crisis, we all hope to find someone with a kind face, an outreached hand, and the courage to stand tall for others. Rosie is one of these people. She has been a cook at the food program for 16 years, always there with a plate… Read more.
A Refuge in the Storm
October 16, 2019
Dear Friend of the What If Foundation, Back to school at the Fr. Jeri School this year has been a particularly challenging one. On the bright side, the school was able to open its doors on September 9th and has welcomed a record number of students. More than 430 children registered for this school year… Read more.
Twenty Years of Summer
September 10, 2019
Dear Friend of the What If Foundation, Summer camp has just wrapped up at the Fr. Jeri School. 300 students made their way to camp in July and August to enjoy a safe place to learn, explore, and have some fun. Na Rive launched this program 20 years ago for just this purpose: so children and… Read more.
Meet the Fr. Jeri School’s First Graduates!
August 5, 2019
Dear Friend of the What If Foundation, The journey to build and grow the Fr. Jeri School has been one filled with hope, perseverance and careful deliberation, as so many of you have witnessed and supported. Which makes moments like these all the more triumphant. A few weeks ago, the Fr. Jeri School celebrated its… Read more.
Videos
Life at the Fr. Jeri School (2019)
Our Founder’s story and the birth of What If Foundation (2014)
Building a Dream (2012)
Post-earthquake feature by KQED (2010)
Early days of the Food Program (2007)