About Us
Bishop Michel Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to transforming lives and communities through compassion, education, and empowerment. We support vulnerable families, provide access to education, and respond to crises with hope and tangible help. Rooted in Christian values, our mission is to uplift the underserved through sustainable development, spiritual guidance, and humanitarian aid. Join us as we build stronger futures—one life, one family, one community at a time.
Paulin Maurice Michel
Bishop Paulin Maurice Michel, affectionately known as Pastor Michel, was born in Jérémie, the capital of Haiti’s Grand’Anse Department. From humble beginnings, he grew into one of Haiti’s most devoted church leaders, known not only for preaching the Gospel but also for transforming communities through education.
After leaving Jérémie for Port-au-Prince, he briefly served in the Haitian army before establishing himself as a respected tailor. His life changed completely when he accepted Christ at the Church of God on Rue du Centre. His conversion gave him a new purpose — to serve both God and the Haitian people.
As his ministry expanded from the Pentecostal Church of 5th Avenue Bolosse to Mission Maranatha in Delmas, and later to the Church of God Holiness, Pastor Michel carried one unshakable conviction: wherever the Word of God was preached, a school must also rise. He believed that true ministry cared not only for the soul but also for the mind.
Ordained in 1971 by Minister Mark J. Surbrook, Pastor Michel became the national leader of the Church of God Holiness in Haiti. During his missionary journeys across the country, he discovered that most children in rural areas had no access to education. With faith and determination, he began founding schools in every community where he preached.
The first was built in Bonnet, a poor village west of Port-au-Prince. That modest school became a light of hope, soon followed by others across the Centre and Sud-Est Departments. Each time Bishop Michel established a church, he worked to open a school beside it, often adding a canteen so students could receive a daily meal. Many of those children grew up to become doctors, engineers, teachers, and community leaders.
One of Bishop Michel’s greatest accomplishments was rebuilding the small church in Delmas 6 into a strong and vibrant center of worship and service. His legacy stands not only in the churches he built but in the countless lives lifted by the schools he founded living proof of his belief that the Gospel must educate, nourish, and empower.
A small step can change lots of lives
Many people believe that making a difference requires a huge effort or a large amount of money.
But in reality, even the smallest contributions when combined can create a powerful impact.
Meet the Team of Professionals
Many people believe that making a difference requires a huge effort or a large amount of money.
But in reality, even the smallest contributions when combined can create a powerful impact.
Sofia Young
Head of Marketing
Emma Johnson
Project Manager
Ava Thompson
Operations Coordinator
Liam Carter
Creative Director
Noah Mitchell
Marketing Specialist
A Little Help Can Make A Big Change
Many people believe that making a difference requires a huge effort or a large amount of money.
But in reality, even the smallest contributions when combined can create a powerful impact.
You Can Change Their Future
Your donation ensures that these schools stay open
Participate
Only $10 a month, you can help keep six schools open, support 55 teachers, and provide education to 780 children in Haiti
Bring Friends
bring just 10 friends to do the same, together we can transform lives!
Make an Impact
10 people giving $10 each can cover an entire teacher’s salary. Now imagine hundreds coming together to secure a future for these children!
Just A Little Help Can Make Their Hearts Happier.
Your contribution isn’t just a donation—it’s an investment in a child’s future
780
Students
These children are eager to learn, but without help, their future is uncertain
55
Teachers
55 dedicated teachers are working tirelessly to educate and inspire, but they need financial support to continue their mission.
6
Schools
Schools require funding to keep their doors open and give these children the education they deserve.
10K
Supplies
Classrooms need supplies to ensure students can learn effectively.
Your donation ensures that these schools stay open, that teachers receive fair pay, and that every child has a chance at a better future.
Without support, hundreds of children risk losing their only opportunity for education.
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