DIOCESE OF NORWICH OUTREACH TO HAITI

What DIOCESE OF NORWICH OUTREACH TO HAITI does

The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization and sponsored ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Norwich, formally established in December 2010 through the merger of Hospice St. Joseph and Haitian Ministries. The organization has maintained continuous operations in Haiti for over 35 years (since 1981 when Bishop Daniel P. Reilly first visited), with dual operating bases at 815 Boswell Avenue in Norwich, Connecticut (headquarters) and the Christ Roi campus in Port-au-Prince, Haiti (staffed by approximately 24 all-Haitian personnel), plus a Norwich Mission House guest facility at #7 Rue Lorimer in Petion-Ville. The organization delivers eight core programs: (1) an Education Scholarship Program sponsoring 300+ students across primary ($525/year), secondary ($600/year), technical (up to $1,200/year), and university ($2,000/year) tiers; (2) the Sr. Ann Weller Clinic, an on-site primary care facility with pharmacy and laboratory treating approximately 6,000 patients annually; (3) a Parish Twinning Program linking 14 Haitian parishes in the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince with American parishes, including orphanages and schools; (4) the Food for Children / Aksyon Pou Timoun program serving 70+ children daily in Petion-Ville and La Gonave; (5) Orphanage support for Le Foyer des Filles de Dieu and La Maison L'Arc-en Ciel; (6) Community Development including the 500-unit Ti Shelter construction project with Catholic Relief Services, vocational masonry training, and a solar-powered Sunspring water purification system producing 5,000 gallons daily; (7) Emergency Relief; and (8) Haiti's Back Porch, a non-profit retail operation selling Haitian artisan crafts through eBay and at Mercy-By-The-Sea in Madison, CT.

The revenue model is donation-dependent, with six identifiable streams: individual donations (online via PayPal, Venmo, and mail), corporate matching gifts from 18 employers (Aetna, Bank of America, Pfizer, Oracle, GE, etc.), foundation grants (including a 2025 $35,000 grant from Sky Ranch Foundation), Gift of Hope honorarium/memorial gifts, planned giving/legacy gifts (bequests, charitable trusts, real estate), and immersion-trip fees ($100/day per person for groups, $50/day for individual travelers, plus transportation). Fundraising is supported by three annual events: the 337-mile, 5-day Ride for Haiti bike ride, a Golf Tournament (now in its 11th year), and the For the Love of a Child Gala (125+ guests). Leadership comprises Executive Director Jen Harding, Director of Mission Appeals & Development Marie McCarthy Farrell, Finance Manager Christine Bourne, plus a Haiti-based operational team led by Director of Operations Ivlande Eugene, Clinic Director Dr. Nadine Jacquet, Education Director Mezalus Emil, and Chaplain/Twinning Director Fr. Frank Rouleau. The organization does not employ proprietary technology beyond a standard website, PayPal-based donation processing, and eBay commerce for Haiti's Back Porch; no AI/ML capabilities are evident.

Name

DIOCESE OF NORWICH OUTREACH TO HAITI

Legal name

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti, Inc.

Website

https://outreachtohaiti.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti is a 501(c)(3) Catholic non-profit operating education scholarships (300+ students), a primary-care clinic (~6,000 patients/year), parish twinning (14 partnerships), and food/orphanage/community-development programs in Haiti, funded via individual donations, corporate matching gifts, foundation grants, and immersion-trip fees from its Norwich, CT headquarters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230), Religious Organizations (8131)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee, Migration & Displacement Support (BPAGABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Refugee, IDP & Migration Humanitarian Assistance (BPAGAAAH), Faith-Based Humanitarian Aid & Relief Ministries (BPAGAJAF), NGO/Nonprofit Education Programs & Service Delivery (EDADALAC), Humanitarian Health & Emergency Medical Relief NGOs (HLAJAKAE), Refugee & Immigrant Support Services (BPAGAEAI)

Keywords

• Humanitarian aid services
• Education scholarships
• Community health clinic
• Parish twinning programs
• Disaster relief services

Headquarters

HQ city

Norwich

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Direct donations from individuals supporting various programs including education scholarships, medical care, food programs, and general operations. Processed online via PayPal, Venmo, debit/credit card, or checking account.
2. Corporate Matching Gifts: Employer matching gift programs where corporations match employee donations. List includes Aetna, Bank of America, Pfizer, GE, Oracle, and others.
3. Foundation Grants: Grants from foundations such as Sky Ranch Foundation ($35,000 grant for youth in Port-au-Prince).
4. Haiti's Back Porch Retail Store: Non-profit store selling Haitian artisan crafts (metal art, paper mache, paintings, wood carvings, books). Operates online through eBay and at Mercy-By-The-Sea in Madison, CT. All profits go back to Haiti programs.
5. Gift of Hope Program: Honorarium gifts to celebrate special occasions or memorial donations.
6. Planned Giving/Legacy Gifts: Bequests, charitable trusts, life insurance beneficiaries, and real estate donations.
7. Immersion Trip Fees: Fees for immersion-retreat groups traveling to Haiti ($100/day per person includes lodging, meals, transportation, translator services). Also day rates for individual travelers ($50/day) and transportation services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti runs an integrated set of humanitarian programs serving Haitian communities in and around Port-au-Prince, including student scholarships (~300 students), a primary care clinic treating ~6,000 patients annually, parish twinning partnerships with U.S. parishes, food and nutrition programs for children and families, orphanage support, community development (Ti Shelters construction and water purification), and emergency relief. These programs are funded by individual donations, corporate matching gifts, foundation grants, planned giving, immersion-trip fees, and proceeds from the Haiti's Back Porch artisan retail store.

Product overview

Diocese of Norwich Outreach to Haiti operates as a humanitarian aid organization offering multiple interconnected programs focused on education, healthcare, community development, and emergency relief in Haiti. The core offerings include an Education Scholarship Program (approximately 300 students sponsored annually), a Medical Clinic (Sr. Ann Weller Clinic treating ~6,000 patients yearly), Parish Twinning Program (14 partnerships), Food for Children program, Orphanage Support, Community Development (housing construction, water systems, vocational training), Emergency Relief, and Haiti's Back Porch (artisan product store). Supporting activities include annual fundraising events: Ride for Haiti (bicycle ride), Golf Tournament, and Gala. The organization operates from a base in Norwich, CT with staff in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Education Sponsorship Program
• Sr. Ann Weller Clinic (Medical Care)
• Parish Twinning Program
• Hospitality and Immersion Trip Program
• Food for Children (Aksyon Pou Timoun)
• Orphanage Support Program
• Community Development Program
• Emergency Relief Program
• Haiti's Back Porch Artisan Store Non-profit retail store selling Haitian artisan crafts including metal art ($28-$105), paper mache items, paintings, wood carvings ($40-$105), cow horn products, sequined flags ($50), books ($10-$24), necklaces ($10), and geckos ($8). Operates online through eBay and at a physical shop at Mercy-By-The-Sea in Madison, CT (Saturdays 10-3). All profits support Outreach to Haiti programs and Haitian artisans.
• Annual Ride for Haiti Bike Fundraiser Annual 337-mile bike ride across Connecticut and Massachusetts over 5 days, the approximate length of Haiti, visiting twinned parishes and schools to raise awareness and funds for the Haiti mission. The 11th Annual Ride was scheduled for October 6-10, 2025, and attracted over 80 donors.

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, minor and supporting.

• Catholic Relief Services (CRS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to build 500 Ti Shelters (small two-room dwellings) for property owners in Christ Roi district. CRS leads construction while Outreach provides campus as base of operations. Project creates jobs in rubble removal, aggregate recycling, and construction.
• MATH (Medical Aid to Haiti)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical Aid to Haiti, a non-profit based in Connecticut, visits Haiti four times a year to help in mobile clinics serving three communities in and near Port-au-Prince.
• Diocese of Norwich / Archdiocese of Port-au-PrincecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal twinning between the Diocese of Norwich and the Archdiocese of Port-au-Prince signed on December 17, 2000, when Bishop Daniel A. Hart led Norwich Diocese and Archbishop Serge Miot led Port-au-Prince.
• Mercy High School (Middletown, CT)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerMercy High School is twinned with Paula's Orphanage (Le Foyer des Filles de Dieu) and hosts annual reception for bike riders during Ride for Haiti events.
• Wynne Farm (Kenscoff, Haiti)minorOthersOutreach has supported Wynne Farm's environmental projects over the years. Guests to the mission are often taken to the reserve in the rural, mountainous region above Port-au-Prince. Children from orphanages visit for Fresh Air Outings.
• Corporate Matching Gift EmployerssupportingChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor18 employers participate in matching gift programs including Aetna, Bank of America, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Dominion, GE, Goodrich, Moody's, Oracle, Pfizer, Prudential, Takeda, Verizon, and others.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeoutreachtohaiti.org/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/109872852424048
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/diocese-of-norwich-outreach-to-haiti

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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