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https://www.halohaiti.org HALO Official Website Sun, 18 Dec 2016 15:18:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.4.4 https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/mentoringinternships/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:45:09 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=625 Mentoring/Internships Read More » ]]> HALO’s main focus is education, particularly, that of the youth. In our efforts to remain a constant and supportive force in the education of our students we have many of our members involved in mentoring various students. Executive Director, Beatrice Cazeau mentors students from the Law Academy of Miami Edison Senior High School; Secretary General Dr. Merisier, an internist, is available to mentor medical school students from Florida Atlantic University. Dr. Angelo Gousse, a urologist, from the University of Miami has been mentoring students of various academic levels from high school to university level. HALO member Dr. Lherisson Domond, an obstetrician, has been mentoring students from Coconut Creek High School. Software Engineer Mr. Thedy Brezault is also available for mentoring in the Business career field. Members of HALO’s Youth Committee are also ready to serve as mentors and speakers primarily for the middle school and high school student population. HALO’s goal is to have a variety of well-prepared supporters, friends, and members of the organization to volunteer to be part of a mentorship program that is well structured. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/jackson-health-system-halo-haiti-day/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:43:23 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=622 Jackson Health System…HALO Haiti Day Read More » ]]> Haiti Day is a celebration of the achievements and contribution of Haitians and individuals of Haitian descent who have contributed to the success of the largest health care system in South Florida, Jackson Health System (JHS). It is an acknowledgement of the outstanding care that JHS has provided, and continues to provide, to the Haitian community. A joint venture of the Jackson Health System and HALO, hence the name JHS-HALO Haiti Day, the objective is to promote and celebrate the Haitian culture thereby allowing others to come and share Haiti’s rich cultural heritage on that day. This celebration takes place in May on the grounds of JHS in front of the Alamo. Nominated employees of the Jackson Health System of Haitian ancestry are recognized and awarded for their commitment, dedication, and contribution both to the Jackson Health System as well as to the community. Various community organizations including businesses, nonprofit organizations and schools are on hand for that celebration. It is a beautiful day of Haitian arts & crafts, literature, music, and last but not least Haitian food!! ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/fundraising/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:42:29 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=619 Fundraising Read More » ]]> A great deal of funds is needed in order to continue carrying out many of the projects supported or sponsored by HALO Fundraiser events are an important aspect of the organization as well. Our annual gala is our biggest fundraiser event of the year. We are looking to have more such events, but on a smaller and more intimate scale. We need all the support we can get as it is with that support that we are partly able to sustain the organization’s projects and bring much needed help to many students in the community. We encourage everyone to become a donor knowing that your contribution will directly impact the life of a student or help carry a school project to fruition. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/essay-contest-with-a-1000-first-prize/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:41:30 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=616 Essay Contest with a $1000 First Prize Read More » ]]> HALO holds an annual essay competition for qualifying high school students. Qualifying criteria include a minimum 3.5 grade point average. A $1000 first place prize, a $500 second place prize, and a $300 third place prize are awarded for the top three essays during the convention. In addition to their prize, winners get a chance to make a PowerPoint presentation based on their essay to an audience of their peers and teachers as part of the Students’ Forum program during the first day of HALO’s annual 3-day convention held in January. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/education-program-fund/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:40:24 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=613 Education Program Fund Read More » ]]> Our Education Program Fund supports school-related activities as well as individual students or a group of students who wish to participate in qualified educational projects. HALO has co-sponsored the Summer Math Program at Mount Holyoke College in Massachusetts for two female ninth grade students from Miami Edison Senior High School; has sponsored transportation service for thirty students from Miami Edison Middle School to attend the 2008 convention; has sponsored lunch for the Career Day Event at Miami Edison Senior High School; and has also provided cash prizes for our essay competition winners. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/community-health-fairs/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:39:21 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=610 HALO is a strong supporter of the Haitian American Nurses Association’s health fairs. We participate in many of these community health fairs, providing information on prostate health and prostate cancer. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/career-day-fairs/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:38:25 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=607 Career Day Fairs Read More » ]]> Annually various members of HALO serve as speakers or participants in various career day fairs in both Broward and Dade counties’ school systems. These events are very rewarding for our members as they offer them not only an opportunity to directly speak to the students about the particulars of a profession but to also to show them proof that having a good education does matter and can help towards achieving success. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/breakfast-with-santa-toy-drive-with-le-chic-events/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:37:29 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=604 Breakfast with Santa Toy Drive with Le Chic Events Read More » ]]> Breakfast with Santa by Le Chic Events is co-sponsored by HALO. Last December, more than two hundred children from needy homes were invited to a scrumptious breakfast with Santa Claus and treated to free toys. The toys are donated by Le Chic Events staff, HALO members, and Macy’s. It is one of the most rewarding events of the year and looking at those wide grins and smiling faces makes it all the more worthwhile. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/back-to-school-health-fairs/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:35:55 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=600 Back To School Health Fairs Read More » ]]> HALO is proud to participate in many community-based back to school health fairs. Past events have included Representative Yolly Roberson’s annual Back to School Wellness Fair as well as the City of North Miami Community Back to School Health and Education Fair. Hundreds of free school supplies are distributed by HALO at those events to students ranging from kindergarten to high school level. It is one of HALO’s favorite events to attend. ]]> https://www.halohaiti.org/2016/12/18/annual-gala/ Sun, 18 Dec 2016 14:34:22 +0000 http://karibamerica.1804cms.com/?p=598 Annual Gala Read More » ]]> HALO’s main cultural event is our annual Gala which is an opportunity for members and guests to let their hair down. Our Gala is a celebration of the Haitian Culture and always carries a theme of that culture. It will take place in Saturday, May 22nd. It includes art exhibits by well-known Haitian artists as well as up and coming artists, cocktail hour with typical Haitian fare such as akra, and live music. The main musical entertainment for the evening in the past has included Sweet Micky and his band, and even Wyclef Jean who joined Micky on stage at our first gala for a one-hour jam session. Special recognition awards are given to strong supporters and generous sponsors of HALO. Our Gala is always a sight to see and the talk of the town long after it’s over. ]]>