It is with deep respect that I share the passing of FOTCOH co-founder, Dick Hammond. Because of Dick and Barb’s commitment to bringing health and hope to the people of Haiti, FOTCOH exists. Their courage and commitment helped build something lasting: consistent, dignified healthcare for families in southern Haiti who have had far too few […]
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Tee Up to Save Lives: Join our Month of Golfing to Support FOTCOH!
We’ve kicked off our virtual Month of Golf Fundraiser! Special thanks to the foursomes across the country who are participating including: Sebastian, FL: Jerry and Marge Repasz Atlanta, GA: John Zamer Bloomington, IL: Bob and Sharon Hoy Canton, IL: Dr. Patrick Renick Peoria, IL: Jenna Ford, Dr. Mike and Diane Gootee, Nathan Ruby, Sue Wozniak Wentzville, […]
FOTCOH’s Insider Series
We’re excited to launch a new series just for you! We’re giving you the most up to date news about what’s happening at the FOTCOH clinic. Join FOTCOH’s Executive Director, Nathan Ruby, for FOTCOH’s Insider Series kick-off event on Thursday, June 25th at 7PM EST. This event, hosted on Zoom, will provide updated information about: What’s happening in […]
July 2020 Medical Clinic Update
Dear Friends, We are excited to announce that, thanks to our incredible Haitian staff, our July medical clinic is on schedule. We are disappointed that due to COVID-19, our Medical Volunteer Team is unable to make the trip. Thank you to all of our July volunteers who were ready to give their time and talent […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Cathrine Fry
Our volunteers are the backbone of our organizations and we love to hear the stories of their time spent at the FOTCOH clinic. Today we hear from a long-time volunteer, Cathrine Fry, about some of her favorite experiences in Haiti. How did you first learn about FOTCOH? Why did you want to volunteer? I found […]
A Visit from Marie
Happy Mother’s Day to you all! We have a story from clinic manager Andre Boyer: Marie and her child are back to the clinic today [Saturday, May 9th] during the urgent care clinic as Doctor Frantz Registre asked her to for a well-baby check. Marie uses to be an interpreter at FOTCOH clinic in the […]
Hearing from our Volunteers
Our volunteers are incredibly important to our mission — and we know the FOTCOH is equally important to them. Today we hear from some of our volunteers about why they feel FOTCOH is such as special organization: “As the Pharmacy Director, I see first hand the impact FOTCOH has on a patient’s health. The medications […]
Solar Panels and New Water System Installed at FOTCOH Clinic
On the roof of the clinic, a newly installed solar panel system provides basic power to the building. The roof also has two large water storage tanks which provides potable water to the building and hot water for the kitchen and showers.
Fighting COVID-19 in Haiti: FOTCOH Responds
FOTCOH Executive Director, Nathan Ruby, explains how the pandemic has impacted our organization the Jacmel community: “Two months ago the world turned upside down. Everything has changed. But thanks to you FOTCOH is up to the challenge. Your gift to support the FOTCOH WASH Program (water, sanitation and hygiene) will help us to continue providing […]
July 2020 WASH Clinic Canceled
We have had to cancel the 2020 WASH Clinic, but are happy to report that much is still happening with WASH at our clinic in Haiti this year.