In 1996, Michel & Louise Charbonneau, PAOC global workers, followed God’s leading to move to Haiti. They started a church for children and youth and have seen God bless their ministry to no end. Their average attendance in 2009 was 1,850 each week, with plans to build a worship centre and school for the kids they minister to alongside the Child Care Plus sponsorship and feeding program, reaching around 500 children.

Haiti School

Haiti School

Tragedy struck the capital of Haiti Port-au-Prince on January 12, 2010, levelling much of the city to a pile of rubble with a 7.0 magnitude earthquake. The Charbonneau’s lost many friends, members of their church, and even members of their staff. In the face of tragedy, God provided an opportunity to the Charbonneau’s to be His hands and feet to those who in a matter of seconds lost their livelihoods, homes, and loved ones.

Because of the incredible support provided by those who give every day, in response to the earthquake and the ministry the Charbonneau’s have always been a part of, they have seen their ministry centre built along with classrooms for a school, providing education to the many children without anywhere to go after the earthquake.

The number of young people who are being reached is growing and consequently so is the need for space! The Charbonneau’s have already built the ministry centre and are now looking at adding a second level to accommodate their young congregation. Consider how you can give every day and be a part of a better tomorrow for the children and youth of Haiti.