About Jeremie Rising

It all began with a terrible earthquake in Haiti’s capital, Port au Prince, in 2010. Many work trips followed, and Jeremie Rising was formed along the way to expand the circle of support for the ongoing efforts to improve the quality of life for those sitting before us.

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Who We Are

Jeremie Rising is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established in 2019 with operations beginning in March 2020. Our U.S. tax ID is 84-3428238. We are dedicated to providing medical, educational, and shelter-related relief to Haitians living in and around Jérémie, Haiti—a port city of over 100,000 people in the southwest province of Grand’Anse.

Our Mission
and Programs

We are supported by a loyal, capable, and trustworthy ground team in Jeremie that organizes and oversees all projects. As an all-volunteer organization, 99% of contributions go directly to programs. Our efforts focus on addressing critical needs in the Jérémie region, including:

Educational Support

Offering tuition sponsorships to K-12 children who would otherwise be unable to attend school.

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Shelter Construction

Building simple, safe homes for the homeless population of Jeremie.

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Mobile Medical Clinics

Bringing vital healthcare to remote villages.

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Orphanage and Elder Care Management

Supporting two orphanages and one elder care facility.

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Our Leadership

Jeremie Rising is governed by a dedicated Board of six members, all of whom have participated in work trips to Haiti:

Nancy Smith

Managing Director

John Smith

Secretary/Treasurer

Jackie Keller

Director

Paul Keller

Director

Lynn McKheen

Director

Axary Augustin*

Director

*Note: Axary Augustin, a Haitian national and former resident of Jérémie, is now a U.S. citizen and brings invaluable insight and experience to our team.

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Making a Difference

We're good at what we do. Help us help them. Change the world for our Haitian friends, one life at a time.

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