May of 2011 is a historic period for the Le Flambeau Foundation as it represents significant steps forward in the path of the Foundation and in that of the youth touched by it. In May of 2011 the Le Flambeau Foundation took the graduation walk with three scholarship recipients from Haiti who completed their college … Read more
The Le Flambeau Foundation Graduation Reception was held on May 12th, 2011 in Miami at the Futernick Family Art Gallery at the Dave & Mary Alper JCC on the Jay Morton-Levinthal Campus. The impressive accomplishments of the three graduating Le Flambeau Foundation scholars were applauded. Heartwarming remarks were presented by Carina of the … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation scholars Rachelle and Christelle graduated from Berea College on May 8th, 2011. Foundation president Jean St.Lot-Gervais travelled to Kentucky to attend the graduation celebration as this was a historic occasion that could not be missed. A dinner in honor of the scholars and Le Flambeau Foundation president Jean, hosted by exceptional supporter … Read more
Scholarship recipient Ruchama Charles completed the Le Flambeau Foundation Rebuild Haiti program, a partnership initiative with North Central Missouri College. Ruchama, a star student of THE SPARK of Le Flambeau class and recipient of the Le Flambeau Earthquake Scholarship, experienced the U.S. for the first time; and excelled. Ruchama completed her 1-semester program with 12 … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation scholar Rachelle Mathurin graduated from Berea College on May 8th 2011, with honors. Noted as being one of the brightest students to attend Berea by one of her professors, Rachelle is now headed to Harvard University Graduate School of Education as she continues her educational journey for Haiti. Following are Rachelle’s words. … Read more
The following provides the update received from Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Ruchama, who arrived in the U.S. for the first time in January 2011. Ruchama is a recipient of the Le Flambeau Foundation Earthquake Scholarship, a transitional initiative that provides leadership and character gifted students from Haiti with an opportunity to attend a unique 1-semester college program in the … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Rachelle Mathurin is headed to Harvard. Rachelle, who came to the U.S. for the first time as she started her scholarship experience, embraced the opportunity with a focus on giving and being the best. Language and cultural differences became assets and Rachelle excelled at a rate that earned her a spot … Read more
Le Flambeau Foundation Scholar Rachelle appeared in a recent Berea magazine article – congratulations on the big team achievements! Berea Speech and Debate Team Wins Big at State Championships, Marcus plumlee · February 28, 2011, Berea Spotlight The 2011 Kentucky Forensic Association’s State Championship was held at Gateway Community and Technical College this past weekend on … Read more
Haïti Chérie A Love Story Love is in the air. We are in the midst of transition in Haiti and around the world. Circumstances are most challenging. We retire, resign, refuel and rebuild. After much discussion, arrivals, visits, and special announcements; the presidential election process in Haiti is moving forward with two candidates and the … Read more
The new year 2011 has already significantly changed many lives, particularly that of Le Flambeau Foundation Earthquake Scholarship recipient Ruchama who arrived in the U.S. from Haiti on January 4, 2011 and is now a college student destined to do great things for Haiti. Ruchama landed in Miami on January 4th and immediately started … Read more