ABOUT NOTRE MAISON

A Desperate Situation

Because of the prevalence of voodoo in the Haitian culture, children with handicaps or medical problems are often thought to be cursed. Some of these children are starved to death or abandoned. Others are brought to Notre Maison by family members who simply can't take care of their child with special needs.

The Orphanage

Notre Maison is managed by a wonderful Haitian woman, Gertrude Bien-Aime Azor. Gertrude's goal is to provide a loving, safe, Christian home for these children to be able to reach their potential. The American missionary who had been raising funds for Notre Maison, died of cancer last year, and Gertrude is trying to run the home on the profits she makes from a guesthouse she runs. Unfortunately, this is not enough to meet these children's many needs.

Immediate Needs

Food is expensive, and there are currently 20 children at the orphanage.

The orphanage is in need of therapists and therapy equipment.

The pharmacy needs many new supplies.

School supplies, books, and arts and crafts are needed for the classroom.

There is a huge need for cloth diapers, plastic pants, diaper pins, bedding, and durable toys.