Meet the passion behind Renewal 4 Haiti
Our entire staff is non-compensated, donates their time and money regularly to the cause and are covering all overhead expenses so that the full 100% of your donation is sent directly where it matters most: Helping the most devastated town by the earthquake develop sustainable, viable and long-term solutions that are by the community and for the community. We're committed to transparency and get audited regularly by and independent accountant and lawyer.
FOUNDERS
Jodel and Sue are Denver residents and Haitian immigrants with family and friends still residing in Haiti. When the earthquake destroyed Hospital Camejo, Jodel and Sue organized a team to minister medical needs to the population of Leogane and surrounding areas. The experience led to the creation of Renewal 4 Haiti and ignited a new passion and purpose for the Charles family. This picture shows Jodel and Sue’s name tags amidst baggage tags for over 20,000 pounds of supplies, medication, and orthopedic equipment they brought to Haiti.
EXECUTIVE BOARD
Jodel has lived in Denver for many years but remains intimately tied to his Haitian roots. Having witnessed first-hand the physical and emotional injuries of his homeland after the January 12th seism, Jodel is humbled by the outreach and support of friends and strangers in helping to rebuild Hospital Camejo. He looks forward to its completion as a critical first step in making a difference in the lives of people from Léogâne.
Mark is one of the orthopaedic surgeons who went to Haiti in January 2010, which was a life-changing experience. One night while watching the news, Mark caught himself hoping that "some qualified people" would be able to make it to Haiti. Then it occured to him that he is one of those people. Fellowship-trained in orthopaedic traumatology, Mark is currently an attending surgeon at Denver General Hospital, but nothing could have prepared him for what he saw in Haiti. He remains humbled by his opportunity to serve side-by-side with Haitian doctors and nurses and remains committed to the cause.
MEMBERS
Pearlie is the Director of operations and fund raising for the DC region. She brings 7 years of banking experience as a branch manager at Chevy-Chase Bank and several years of fund raising success. She attended the Columbia Union College and Montgomery College in Maryland. Pearlie is also a talented and gifted jazz vocalist and the first place winner of the 12th annual Mayor's Billie Holiday Vocal Competition in Maryland. She is Haitian-American with deep ties to the diaspora on the East Coast, a constant promoter of social justice and committed to bringing hope and change to Haiti.