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elcome to Center of Hope (Haiti) Inc.’s virtual Sixteenth Annual Gala! Thank you for joining us for this special evening. We miss being able to greet you in person, but we are excited to have supporters joining us from across the country.

While Haiti continues to contend with political unrest and natural disasters, our students persevere. Even with a school year that had a late start due to COVID, we are so proud that all of our ninth graders passed their national exams and are enrolled in high school this fall. We are excited to bring you, via video, a portion of their graduation ceremony this evening. It is the energy of our students, the dedication of our teachers and staff, and the support of our donors, that sustains us. Tonight, we are giving our Hope Award to Elizabeth Clark and Steven Kirkpatrick, whose long-standing commitment to the children has enabled us to be there even through uncertain times.

Thank you for investing in the future of the children of Haiti. We hope you will continue to be ambassadors for COHH and the children.

The Sixteenth Annual Gala Committee Julie Atkinson, Chair Barbara Herbst James L. Lipscomb Nancy M. Lipscomb Joel R. Redmon Emmanuel St. Juste

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Welcome Julie Atkinson COHH President & Executive Director Invocation Joel Redmon COHH Director Pastor, Church of the Valley, San Ramon, CA Chairman’s Remarks Emmanuel St. Juste COHH Chairman President’s Remarks Julie Atkinson Reflections Wisny Geffrard Director of Field Operations, Hinche Musical Interlude “It is Well With My Soul” Viola Gilliam Presentation of Hope Awards Joel Redmon Julie Atkinson Graduation Video Julie Atkinson Closing Remarks Julie Atkinson

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The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-forprofit corporation operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the Center of Hope (Haiti) provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop th and 16 maintain the Center GALA of Hope (Haiti), an orphanage and school for children in ANNUAL Hinche, Haiti.

The orphanage and school is dedicated to fostering livelihood and 2005 – 2021 hope for the future of orphaned children of Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage and school. Learn more about COHH at our website: www.centerofhope-haiti.org.

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Emmanuel St. Juste Chairman of the Board

Daniel Ansell, New York, NY

Julie Atkinson President

Will Frager, Topeka, KS

Robert Micera Treasurer Nancy M. Lipscomb Secretary

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Timothy Charles, Melbourne, Australia

Robert W. Guffey, Jr., Norfolk, VA Christine Kim, Seoul, South Korea James L. Lipscomb, Scottsdale, AZ

Linda Alto

Dr. Henri R. Paul, New City, NY

Paul G. Cellupica

Alan Robin, San Francisco, CA

Carine Jean-Claude

Flora Schnall, New York, NY

Mark Newton

Joseph Zavalishin, Avon, CT

Joel Redmon About Us | Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc

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Linda & Robert Alto Anonymous Arrow Electronics Julie & Jay Atkinson Jordan & Jan Ayan Bank of America Todd Beaney Jessica Bellas Bergen Catholic High School Jenny & Jon Bergschneider Suzanne Bessette-Smith George & Judy Brunstad John & Julie Buscema Kathryn Campbell Carefree Smile Paul Cellupica Cara Chang Michael Charney Christian Brothers Institute The Christopher Catanese Children’s Foundation Betsy Clark Donald & Mary Clay Terry Daly James & Earlene Davis Dell Technologies Judith Finneran First Baptist Church of Conway, SC First Baptist Church of White Plains, NY French Speaking Baptist Church of Stamford, CT Marie Germeille Taa Grays Greenberg Traurig LLP Greenwich Shell Peter Hill Paul & Susan Hanau Imar Holbrooks Luke & Gail Holton

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Howes Family Foundation Silvio Ingui Foundation Carine Jean Claude Thomas & Deanna Jones Adeline & Robelin Juleau Nicholas Latrenta Mark & Katie Leinweber Eugene & DeEdra Lipscomb James & Nancy Lipscomb Laura Lyons & Tom Kelleher Roger Manzano Bernard & Paula Massey Mayer Brown LLP Hugh & Anne McCrory John & Rosemary McGuire Bob & Jacque Micera John & Monica Micera Jeffrey & Jennifer Moeller Mark & Becky Newton A Adekunle Oshodi Paceline Investors LLC Ron & Bertha Pair Edward Pollock Ronald Ragin David Rappaport Joel & Jo Redmon Tim & Jenny Richman Alan Robin & Constance Levy Teresa & Joseph Roseborough Glenn & Lori Shannon Emmanuel St. Juste Steptoe & Johnson LLP Michael Thai Alexander Vayl Chuck Vogel Willkie Farr & Gallagher Bob & Marion Zinman

th The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the Center of Hope (Haiti) provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop and maintain the Center of Hope, an orphanage and school for children in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage and school are dedicated to fostering livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children and children living in extreme poverty in Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage and school.

Learn more about COHH at our website— www.centerofhope-haiti.org. or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/CenterofHopeHaiti

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As you enter high school, remember that none of us know what we lack in knowledge and we are wise when we remain open to the opportunity to learn.

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The French-Speaking Baptist Church of Stamford, CT

Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Dedicated laborers under grace of God

Best Wishes to the Children in Haiti

Marion & Bob Zinman

YOUR WORK IS NECESSARY

CONGRATULATIONS CENTER OF HOPE (HAITI), INC. Best wishes to the children Mark & Becky Newton

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Best Wishes to The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. on your Sixteenth Annual Gala

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A BRIGHT FUTURE

Mayer Brown applauds the second graduating class of ninth graders from the Center of Hope (Haiti) and is honored to support the virtual 16th Annual Gala.

Americas | Asia | Europe | Middle East

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To a dedicated and passionate team

Arrow Electronics Proud to support the children at Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc.

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Best Wishes to All the Children at COHH

Linda, Robert, and Mia Alto

Mark & Katie Leinweber

Congratulations to

Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc.’s Class of 2021

Congratulations to COHH for 16 years of dedicated service.

Steptoe is proud to support Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. and commends its mission to foster livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children in Haiti.

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Congratulations to Center of Hope (Haiti) and its Graduating Class

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HOPE FOR OUR CHILDREN

NURTURING THE FUTURE OF HAITI Congratulations on your 16th Annual Gala

BEST WISHES TO THE NEW GRADUATES

We are proud to support Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. in its effort to provide a safe, nurturing environment for the children in Hinche, Haiti Congratulations to the Class of 2021

Paceline Investors, LLC proudly supports Center of Hope (Haiti), and congratulates the recent graduates

Thoughtful. Capable. Proven Investing in Today’s Bay Area for Tomorrow’s Needs

CONGRATULATIONS

Center of Hope (Haiti) Graduates Howes Family Foundation

Silvio Ingui Foundation Congratulates Center of Hope (Haiti) & the Class of 2021

Gamma Mu Educational Services

Congratulations, Graduates!

Jordan & Jan Ayan Congratulations to Center of Hope (Haiti) for its Work Educating the Children of Haiti

Congratulations, Children of Center of Hope (Haiti)

James & Nancy Lenaghan

May God Bless the Children of Haiti

CONGRATULATIONS AND BEST WISHES TO THE CLASS OF 2021

Kathryn Campbell

CENTER OF HOPE (HAITI)

All the Best to the New Graduates

George & Judy Brunstad

Rick & Bobbie Collins

CONGRATULATIONS and BEST WISHES to

Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. and to the Children in Haiti

Glenn & Lori Shannon

Congratulations

Congratulations to Center of Hope (Haiti)’s Class of 2021 Graduates Alan Robin & Constance Levi

Congratulations

Graduates Center of Hope (Haiti) and the Class of 2021 NICHOLAS LATRENTA

HUGH & ANNE MCCRORY

Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. P.O. Box 1150 Middlebury, CT 06762 www.centerofhope-haiti.org www.facebook.com/CenterofHopeHaiti 2005 – 2021

16th ANNUAL GALA The Center of Hope (Haiti), Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes within the meaning of Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Specifically, the Center of Hope (Haiti) provides cultural, economic, social, financial and advisory resources to develop and maintain the Center of Hope, an orphanage and school for children in Hinche, Haiti. The orphanage and school are dedicated to fostering livelihood and hope for the future of orphaned children and children living in extreme poverty in Haiti by providing shelter, education, nutrition, emotional security, healthcare and life skills to the children and their caregivers. Center of Hope (Haiti), through a volunteer Board of Directors and Officers, coordinates resources, including volunteer services and contributions, in support of the orphanage and school.

Learn more about COHH at our website— www.centerofhope-haiti.org. or visit us at https://www.facebook.com/CenterofHopeHaiti

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