“We envision a world where communities and individuals are empowered and sustained through volunteerism and partnerships.” (POA)

History

For more than 40 years, New Jersey-Haiti Partners has been consistently active in the communities. As a result, we have a lasting impact on the lives of individuals as well as other organizations.

This organization is a chapter under Partners of the Americas (POA). Our New Jersey-Haiti partnership was created in 1976 when the founder, Clinton C. Crocker, brought together a group of enthusiastic business and professional leaders from New Jersey and Haiti to form an alliance of cooperation and understanding of the mission and vision.

Since that time exchanges between New Jersey and Haiti have occurred in diverse areas such as agriculture, education, emergency preparedness, economic development, health, sports, performing and visual arts, technology, and disaster relief. Partner volunteers donate their time and expertise to help meet mutually agreed upon initiatives.

The New Jersey-Haiti Partner chapter is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization governed by an elected board of directors and members. The international office in Washington, D.C offers training to volunteers and functions as an advisory and administrative agency for the partnerships throughout the US, Latin America, and the Caribbean. It provides travel grants for project development and implementation, as well as guidance on how to access grants to support other chapter activities. Also, the Haiti Chapter is a legal entity and maintains its own legal status and functions. Together, both chapters work to carry out the mission and vision of its parent organization.

Haiti Chapter Founder 1977

• Marie Carmelle Lafontant
• Guy Etienne

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