Author Archives: Vernon Wengerd

Ephraïm and Manassé Joseph are twin brothers. They were already in preschool when they lost their father. Since then, their mother (not pictured) has fought alone to raise them, but illness has made it impossible for her to afford their education. Thanks to the sponsorship program of My Neighbor Missions, the two brothers have beenContinue reading “Thank You Sponsors!!”

The 2026-27 school year will begin Sept. 7 in Haiti. Once again, My Neighbor Missions will be sponsoring around 30 students. These sponsorships only happen because of people sacrificing $37.50 per month or $450 per year. Each sponsorship will provide tuition, uniforms, school supplies, and a daily meal for one student. This student will getContinue reading “26-27 Sponsors Needed”

Brother Jean Saint-Louis is from Mirebalais, Haiti. He was displaced by the violence of the gangs in his town. Jean Chavre’s church helped him and his wife (not pictured) rent a room. They are living by means of gifts from people because they are so old and feeble, it is hard to find work. WeContinue reading “Gang Violence Leaves Elderly Homeless”

My Neighbor Missions will be doing a BBQ fundraiser on March 28, 2026. The proceeds with go to help Jean make some renovations to the church and school building. A lot of progress has been made since he first decided to start a private Christian school in his home. Today 65 students are enrolled inContinue reading “BBQ Fundraiser”

Thank you so much to everyone who responded and donated to MNM for the Christmas party. It was another success. The students said: “We thank My Neighbor Missions so much to bring a lot of joy in our heart in the middle of the stressful situation that we’re living in Haiti.You bring Jesus through theContinue reading “Christmas Party!!”

Hello to all our sponsors and donors. The 2025-26 school year in Haiti is about to begin. Many of you have sponsored children in the past. We thank you so much for your willingness to make a difference in the life of these children. This year, for the first time, we are accepting online donationsContinue reading “School Sponsorships Needed”

What are your most basic food needs? Many of these have been hard to come by in Haiti these days. Last month we asked for help so that Jean could provide some relief kits for those who had to flee the gangs. Thanks to donors, Jean was able to fulfill his goal of helping refugeesContinue reading “Rice, Spaghetti, Oil”

The situation in Haiti is really difficult these days. The gangs are trying to take Lascahobas right now. This is the town next to Pernal which is the mission base for My Neighbor Missions. The population of Lascahobas is fleeing the violence. Many people live on public squares. It’s very hard, but we have opportunityContinue reading “Critical Need”

These were the words of a community person who witnessed the church providing brotherhood to a local family. The family needed a new home desperately. Partnering with MNM allowed the church to begin building a new home for this poor family. What a witness to the community! A church reaching out to help the lessContinue reading “There is Nothing Better than Being Christian”