Updates
June 21, 2020
I join my prayers to yours that justice and peace can flow like waters around the world. May these streams bring a green season where love shall prevail on earth.” Father Gerard Jean-Juste The past few weeks have been heavy, shocking, disorienting. Painful to witness and difficult to process. Senseless acts of violence against Black Americans continue to emerge every …Read more
June 11, 2020
I am so deeply honored to be writing to you as the newest member of the What If Foundation team. Having stepped into the role of Executive Director a few weeks ago, I have been busy immersing myself in the organization’s history and culture and of course, getting to know our incredible Haitian partners. I have been speaking with Na Rive’s Program …Read more
May 16, 2020
Over the last year, I’ve had the honor to lead the What If Foundation as Interim Executive Director. It has been an experience that has enriched my life in more ways than I can express. And, as interim, one of my responsibilities with the Board has been to identify our next Executive Director to lead this wonderful organization. I am …Read more
April 28, 2020
I hope you, your family and friends are doing well and in good health. It has been a few weeks since my last message to you and I would like to share an update on the situation in Ti Plas Kazo and how our partner Na Rive is responding. With COVID-19 cases continuing to rise in Haiti and the Ti Plas Kazo community recording its first …Read more
March 31, 2020
I hope you and your families are staying safe and calm during these challenging times. As we read about the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic across the world, I’m sure you have been wondering what the situation is for our friends in Haiti. It has been reported this week that there are now 15 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the country, up from two last …Read more
March 16, 2020
While we all grapple with the news and impact of the novel coronavirus, I would like to take a moment to share an inspiring story and an incredible milestone in the history of the What If Foundation. March 19th marks the 20th anniversary of the community food program (or Lamanjay, as it’s called by our friends in Ti Plas Kazo), …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)