Blue to Block ...A Summary...(formerly know as MOH500)
Mission of Hope Haiti began a housing project in 2010 called MOH 500 in the village of Leveque, north of Port-au-Prince. This housing project has since been renamed Blue to Block.
THE GOAL: to build 500 new homes for families. The homes will be given to
families in need, particularly those who lost their homes during the earthquake.
THE OBJECTIVE: to build a COMMUNITY, not just a housing project. This will be
accomplished by establishing a church, school, market place, and playing fields. In addition, Mission of Hope believes that with the larger lots and proper utilization of the garden area, many of the families can grow enough food not only for themselves but also to sell in the markets.
THE DESIRE: to build homes with and by Haitians, which helps aid the local economy and builds community. On any given day there are about 100 Haitians employed through this project, with only a handful of visiting North American volunteers assisting.
THE COST to provide a home for a Haitian family is $6,000 USD.
Each 42’ x 90’ lot provides a 16’ x 19’ three room block home, with a patio and a patio awning. Haitians can eventually add-on if they wish. Each home will have a toilet (outhouse) and a shower room (outside). The home will also be painted inside and out. The perimeter of the lot will be lined with a cactus-like plant, which serves as a property line, and is common in Haiti.
THE PROGRESS: The slide show below shows the progression from start to finish!
Our family had the privilege of painting 12 homes as part of a team while in Leveque! You can see our kiddos hard at work!! They were awesome workers!
Mission of Hope Haiti began a housing project in 2010 called MOH 500 in the village of Leveque, north of Port-au-Prince. This housing project has since been renamed Blue to Block.
THE GOAL: to build 500 new homes for families. The homes will be given to
families in need, particularly those who lost their homes during the earthquake.
THE OBJECTIVE: to build a COMMUNITY, not just a housing project. This will be
accomplished by establishing a church, school, market place, and playing fields. In addition, Mission of Hope believes that with the larger lots and proper utilization of the garden area, many of the families can grow enough food not only for themselves but also to sell in the markets.
THE DESIRE: to build homes with and by Haitians, which helps aid the local economy and builds community. On any given day there are about 100 Haitians employed through this project, with only a handful of visiting North American volunteers assisting.
THE COST to provide a home for a Haitian family is $6,000 USD.
Each 42’ x 90’ lot provides a 16’ x 19’ three room block home, with a patio and a patio awning. Haitians can eventually add-on if they wish. Each home will have a toilet (outhouse) and a shower room (outside). The home will also be painted inside and out. The perimeter of the lot will be lined with a cactus-like plant, which serves as a property line, and is common in Haiti.
THE PROGRESS: The slide show below shows the progression from start to finish!
Our family had the privilege of painting 12 homes as part of a team while in Leveque! You can see our kiddos hard at work!! They were awesome workers!
