It has not even been three months since the KL teams involvement in the Bougez pour Haiti benefit, hosted by Montreal Gazette journalist Sue Montgomery, and already the proceeds have been applied to the Decamuss Business School in Port au Prince!  Both the Katrin Leblond Boutique as well as Erin the store’s manager contributed via raffle prizes (a worth of over $500) to make this event a huge success!

New computers have been set up, teachers as well as rent have been paid, and the school’s damages from the horrible earthquake are all in the process of being repaired.  The school is officially up-and-running teaching English, computer, and accounting classes.  Although the aftershock of the earthquake still remains, students are increasingly enrolling in the schools programs with the dream of finding a suitable job when all is said and done.

Many students are studying there on either half or full scholarships, while few have the means to put themselves through the program themselves.  Sues project for the future is student sponsorship – contributing individually to a students future (while they at the same time pay a portion to stay invested in what they are doing).  Both Sue as well as Nickel Nicolas (the school’s director) have estimated the price of approximately $250 per person (every course and subject determines different tuition prices), so if you are interested in sponsoring a Haitian student’s studies don’t hesitate!

Contact Sue asap at montgomery.sue@gmail.com

In any case, another Bougez pour Haiti will be taking place this November to raise more funds for this cause.  Sue has mentioned that the prizes as well as the event will both be larger scale and just as much dancing fun as the last!

Education is the most important thing we can give Haiti’s future, donate generously!

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