Why We Care

John Keane

Founder

John Keane founded HOPE Community project in 2010 after visiting Haiti shortly after the devastating earthquake that left hundreds of thousands of children homeless. Having eight children and five grandchildren of his own, John felt a special burden to use his business and personal resources to help strengthen families and communities in Haiti in order to prevent children from becoming “economic” orphans. John’s passion became helping the most vulnerable families stay together and encouraging extended families and communities to care for the children among them. John is committed, through HOPE, to helping to provide at-risk families with a viable alternative to institutionalizing their children.

Luke and Julie Brouwer

Field Directors

Luke and Julie Brouwer are the Field Directors for Hope Community Project and have directed the work in Haiti since June of 2014. The Brouwers have always felt a commitment to live missionally wherever they are–though they certainly didn’t expect that to lead them to Haiti. Their time in Haiti has convicted them of the absolute importance of investing in Haitian families and communities. Julie spends her days working alongside some amazing healthcare professionals in Hope Klinic, advocating for families at the hospital, visiting families in the formula program and cooking for her family of six. Luke can usually be found at his desk meeting with staff, pastors and employees, organizing cooperative meetings, outside playing soccer or basketball with kids or sitting in traffic on his way to Port au Prince.

Luke and Julie met at Kuyper college in Julie’s hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan and then moved on to Covenant Seminary in St. Louis where Luke completed Master of Divinity and Master of Counseling degrees. Luke previously worked as a counselor and has also directed a non-profit, Julie has worked in administration, marketing and Hope Community Project since the beginning. They have four kids, Micah (b. 2003), Chloe (b.2005), Jude (b.2007), and Moses (b.2014).

Volcy Joseph

Director of Hope Education

Volcy was our first employee! He is married to Jamith. They have 4 children, Bailey, Sammy and twins Quinnie and Quincy. Volcy was orphaned at 14 and is passionate about kids! He has worked for many orgs and been involved with many orphanages and knows first hand the value of keeping kids in their families. Volcy has a huge heart (so many of you know and love him)! Volcy spends much of his time mentoring children in our kids program as well as making sure all the bills are paid, the kids are attending and passing school and the parents are involved and invested in their children’s education.

Jermima Sufrain

Dr. Mima

Dr. Mima has worked for Hope Klinic since its opening in 2015. Every patient that comes to HOPE Klinik is seen, educated and counseled by Dr. Mima. She believes that sharing her knowledge with patients is a practical way to impact families and communities. Counseling and advising patients is one of her favorite parts of her job.

Mima is married to Pastor Ruegens and they have one son.

Mima attended medical school in the Dominican Republic and returned to Haiti to serve her people here

Torch

Clinic Administrator

Torch is the first person you see when you walk in the Klinik. He greets and checks in all the patients. Torch has a huge compassionate heart and will often advocate for patients outside of the clinic at local hospitals. He loves people and goes above and beyond to help (often after hours). Torch also translates for our teams.

Hope Community Project is helping Torch attend nursing school. He has finished his two year degree and is continuing on for another two.

Les Prouty

Development Director

Les has been with Hope Community Project since the beginning of 2010. He has seen first hand the often devastating effects on children and their families when the children are separated and are housed in orphanages. He has dedicated his life work to helping families in Haiti not only survive, but to thrive as a family. He and his wife Helen have five children and eight grandchildren