SCHOOLS/FEEDING THE CHILDREN

 

St Bridget Haiti Mission School-Numero Deux

 

St. Bridget HMI School-ND began in 2004.  The existing hurricane proof school was completed in 2012 thanks to donations from many HMI supporters, led by Pat & Sue Biggam at a total cost of $250,000.  The excellent school includes 10 classrooms, bathrooms, a large library and feeding room and administration offices.


In the latest school year, 2025-26, enrollment increased by more than 8% to 362 students and continued with 18 full-time staff members with HMI contributing $1425/month or $17,200 per year (Teacher Support). Teachers on average make just under $100 per month and are paid for twelve months. 

 

HMI also has funded a school lunch program (Feeding the Children) since 2012 which provides a substantial hot lunch daily to the students and staff that attend.  Last school year HMI provided nearly 6% more meals than the prior year for a total of 46,109 meals at a cost of $23,325 or 51 cents per meal.  The school lunch program ensures that every child attending school at St. Bridget’s will have a least one nutritious hot meal a day.

 

HMI realizes that the above two programs are very important to the community and the children, and we hope to be able to continue to provide for the financial needs of the programs.  To do that in a more predictable way we decided to have an Annual Appeal to our donors focused on Teacher Support and Feeding the Children prior to the beginning of each new school year. 


Last year’s fourth annual appeal was very successful, raising nearly $26,000. Thank you for your generous support! Because of the success of the annual appeals and our monthly donors this year on our mission trip in June/July we were able to host an appreciation lunch reception for the Teachers, Staff and Feeding the Children Workers along with their spouses and/or guests. The fun event included food, drinks, and a raffle with Mardi Gras theme. In addition, HMI provided a much appreciated and deserved $100 bonus for Teachers and Staff and a $75 bonus for the Feeding the Children Workers.  Six new Soccer Balls were also provided In Memory of Nicole Anne Davis, “Our Soccer Saint” by her mother Sharon.


Our goal for this year will be to raise a minimum of $25,000. The money will help HMI to continue to fund the programs in 2026-27 school year.


The 5th Annual appeal will begin August 1 and extend through September 13, 2026.


If you would like to contribute to the 2026 Appeal please forward your contribution to HMI at P.O. Box 694 Thibodaux, LA 70302 dedicated to Teacher Support / Feeding the Children program or donate online atwww.haitimissioninc.com utilizing the dedicated donation tabs. 


If you would prefer to become a monthly donor you can select either program on the donate tab on the HMI website or mail a check. Monthly donors have helped for many years to offset the costs of both programs. A special thank you and blessings to our generous monthly donors! 


Together we can continue to serve God while “feeding” his little ones, body, mind and soul.  Thank you for your generosity and God bless you and your families.


HMI Teacher Support & Feeding the Children Team

Teacher and Feeding the Children Worker Appreciation Reception held July 3, 2026

Soccer Balls for St. Bridget School donated In Memory of Nicole Anne Davis “Our Soccer Saint” by her mother Sharon Davis.

We brought a little Mardi Gras to the celebration for the Teachers and Feeding the Children Workers in July!


5th Annual St. Bridget Haiti Mission School-Numero Deux Teacher Support & Feeding the Children Appeal


Over the past six weeks we have collected donations dedicated to Teacher Support and Feeding the Children. Over 300 children went back to school on September 14, 2026.


We are thrilled to report that as of the close of this separate appeal on September 13, 2026, a total of $25,157 had been received. We had a few larger donations in the last week to help us surpass our goal of $25,000!! Based on the success of this year’s appeal along with our monthly contributors we will be in good financial condition to cover expenses for the 2026-2027 school year. Thank you! Mesi Anpil! Supporters of HMI continue to be amazingly generous!

  

We would also like to once again thank our dedicated monthly donors who contribute nearly 30% of the funds needed to keep St. Bridget School-Numero Deux open for the over 300 students and 18 staff members.


God has blessed the children at St. Bridget’s School-Numero Deux through your generosity! Together we can continue to serve God while “feeding his little ones, body, mind and soul. 

 

HMI Teacher Support & Feeding the Children Team