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About RJNY, Inc.

The earthquake of January 12, 2010 was the catalyst that brought a group of family members together to help their hometown of Jacmel, Haiti. Marcie Dubûche-Lhérisson contacted family members, and after meeting they all knew that they had to join together to help. That was the beginning of Renaissance

Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.). RJNY, Inc. is dedicated to aiding the people of Jacmel, a coastal city in the southwest area of Haiti. In February and April 2010, carrying over 40 cases of medical supplies, food, clothing, and toiletries, members traveled through the Dominican Republic to Jacmel. While in Haiti, the group held meetings with many local officials, successfully advocating for services for a neighborhood where housing was completely destroyed and residents were living under makeshift tents. We also organized a local group of RJNY to access needs and coordinate shipments with our group in New York. Globe and Mail, a Canadian newspaper documented our second trip.http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/project-jacmel/the-tent-city/as-hurricane-season-beckons-politics-stymie-relocation-efforts/article1580816/ You can find the article under NEWS. In the past months, we have also successfully coordinated numerous shipments of supplies from New York to Jacmel.

On January 3, 2011, RJNY members returned to Jacmel on another mission and to also commemorate the first anniversary of the quake. RJNY distributed over 400 toys, 140 books, 100 T-shirts to the children of Marie Reine Immaculee in Jacmel.

RJNY, Inc. was granted 501 c 3 status on October 21, 2010 which allows us to seek grants and in-kind contributions. To date, RJNY is sustained through dues from its board members, private donations, and in-kind contributions of supplies and materials from hospitals, clinics, stores, and other organizations. RJNY, Inc. is please to announce that we are sending children to school in Jacmel, Haiti. RJNY, Inc. has many goals and one of these is to help with the education of the children of Jacmel. Right now, we are helping 44 children to attend school by providing the tuition. We want to help many more and RJNY, Inc. will work very hard to help as many children as possible.

Marcie Dubûche-Lhérisson, Founder of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is no longer a member of RJNY, Inc. but her dreams of RNJY, Inc. have not changed. She continues to envision RJNY, Inc. as a pioneer in every aspect of Jacmel’s rebuilding, as well providing the residents with a sense of empowerment. She has always had a passion for helping people in need. Her many talents include operating MATOVASI, a catering business in which she serves as Chef de Cuisine, and cake decorating.

Robert Belot
Robert Bistoury
Yvrote Duplan
Elisabeth M.H. Lescouflair M.D.
Richard Sabbat

Gabrielle Marcelin-Cappelli
Co-Founder and President
Co-Founder and President of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) worked as Associate Director of Case Management/Social Work at Harlem Hospital Center of the New York City Health & Hospitals Corporation; where she was responsible for the Psychiatric-Social Work/ Behavioral Health Department. Gabrielle understands that the earthquake dramatically damaged the lives of many people both physically and mentally, causing them to feel lost, helpless and hopeless. She is committed to making a difference in the lives of the people of Jacmel, and to provide them with a sense of hope and empowerment. Ultimately, Gabrielle would like for RJNY to expand it's scope beyond Jacmel to offer help and hope to all the people of Haiti.

Juliette Dayana Oriol-Bistoury
Co-Founder and Secretary
Co-Founder and Secretary of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is the Director of Operations at MFY Legal Services, Inc. Although she finds her job rewarding, Dayana’s involvement in RJNY, Inc. brings tremendous satisfaction as she witnesses the difference that RJNY’s work makes in someone’s life. Dayana’s goal is to alleviate the people’s suffering by providing them with basic necessitates to live decent and healthy lives.

Florence Lazard-Dubûche
Co-Founder and Treasurer
Co-Founder and Treasurer of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is currently the Assistant Manager in the Finance/Budget Department at New York Presbyterian Hospital. Her many talents include designing floral arrangements for special events and home décor. Her involvement in RJNY, Inc. has allowed her to contribute to her native country in ways that she did not think is of the utmost importance. Florence dreams that the country will become a successful nation and no longer known as “the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere”.

Kathleen Lhérisson-Belot
Co-Founder
Co-Founder of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is an ER nurse at Queens Hospital Center. She has also worked for the North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System in Manhasset, NY, and with various agencies in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Kathleen is greatly concerned about children’s education in Jacmel, and her dream is to have all children in school, getting an education. She knows that without a strong, universal education system in Haiti, the country will not move forward. In addition to helping to rebuild schools in Jacmel, Kathleen wants to work for universal, mandatory education, which does not now exist in Haiti. Kathleen believes that one day Jacmel, Haiti will become a prosperous town and gain the respect of the International community.

`Paul Lhérisson, Jr.` Co-Founder Co-Founder of Renaissance Jacmelienne de New York, Inc. (RJNY, Inc.), is currently a Pricer for Nassau County Assessment Department. When he arrived in the United States 27 years ago, he never thought that a natural disaster could hit Haiti with such magnitude. When the earthquake happened, a force propelled him back to Haiti and he knew there had to be a way to help. He believes that working with RNJY, Inc. will be lifetime commitment. He is dedicated to helping the people of Jacmel and he views them all as his brothers and sisters.
Photography:Paul Cappelli


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