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We invite you to read these stories about students of St. Rose of Lima School in Gris-Gris, Haiti. In its students, past and present, we see the hope and promise of a better future for Haiti. These stories reaffirm our commitment to support the school in its tradition of providing its students with an exceptional education, fostering in them a Christian conscience of love and service to others and preparing them for a lifetime of learning and development.
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As Junior established himself in his new home in Minnesota, he completed a degree in law enforcement. To one who knows Junior, this career choice “to protect and serve” his community, is a very understandable one. However, Junior’s work ethic and educational foundation, especially his tri-language skills, moved him into a different career path with Feed My Starving Children (FMSC). Junior Obrand is now the Regional Program Manager for distribution of FMSC food for all of the Caribbean. In the 2017, this Christian charity based in Coon Rapids, MN, provided more than 333 million nutrition-packed meals to hungry people worldwide with Haiti being the largest national recipient of its packaged food. As Regional Program Manager, he serves in a critical capacity to feed starving and malnourished children in that part of the world.
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All of this was built on the foundation of Junior’s early education and development at St. Rose School in Gris-Gris, Haiti. He is now pursuing another social science degree to serve him even better in his work. This is a testament to the necessity and benefits of life-long learning, which is perhaps one of the most important lessons the St. Rose School educators can instill in its young students.
Even though Junior no longer lives in Haiti, he still “comes back and serves” Haiti in a way that brings critical hunger relief to so many there. He serves as a role model for the students of St. Rose School and affirms the importance of their early education and development, and the resulting opportunities it can open for them personally and for Haiti. |
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You may also want to read this community paper article about Junior and Risen Savior's response with aid after Hurricane Matthew.
Local man, parish come to Haiti's aid |
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