Blog Posts

Protests in Haiti

When I first read the news of the protests in Haiti this week I was confused I knew about the protests that happened in Grand Goave that lasted about 12 days and then faded out They were never big enough to make it to our local news As I read on I realized how en...

  • Jul 13, 2018

  • by danielle cutillo

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My Month at Brits Home Annemarie

In 2015 I was 21 and I had just transferred int...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jul 06, 2018

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Living the Dream Jess

Every day before lunch and dinner the Britsiona...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 30, 2018

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Merci Jesus by Kate Sheridan

I cant exactly remember how or when I met Britney Gengel But there are distinct memories that stand out when I think about our childhood friendship the smiley face on the blue carpet of her bedroom jumping on Cherylanns bed to the Spice Girls or ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 24, 2018

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Happy Fathers Day from Pa...

From all of us at Be Like Brit Happy Fathers DayFathers Day in America can mean so many things to so many people so I thought I would share my thoughts with you on this Sunday I was blessed with a Father who was from the Greatest Generation fough...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 17, 2018

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Catching Up with Danielle

Bonswa Good AfternoonI thought I would use todays post to talk more about my job as Media Coordinator and what Ive been up to this last month I think the 1 question that I get asked is So what exactly do you do I am so lucky that Im able to work i...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 10, 2018

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Becker College Training a...

Arriving at Brits Home on Mothers Day marked my 24th trip into Haiti I was here for a week of staff development training and for the Be Like BritBecker College graduation I knew the week would be jam packed with activities and I wasnt wrong I h...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 30, 2018

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Rain or Shine by Chloe

Seasons come and seasons go and so does the weather Just like life we all experience stormy times and many bursts of sunshine April showers bring May flowers and so on there are hundreds of metaphors to associate our weather with whats happening ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 25, 2018

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Visiting Haiti Steve Helle

Meet Steve Helle He is a lifelong friend of the Gengel family and is very involved with Be Like Brit He has visited Brits Home a few times with his daughters he is on our Board of Directors his company Granite City Electric is an Event Sponsor of ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 15, 2018

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Mothers Day

Even though Im not home to celebrate Mothers Day with my three children this weekend I must say that I am so very fortunate to be spending it with my other 66 children at Brits Home More than ever I realize that being a mother is not only about gi...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 11, 2018

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Behind the Scenes The Ki...

If youve been to Brits Home you definitely have met at least 1 member of our kitchen staff Every day the team makes breakfast lunch and dinner for our 66 children prepares snacks for our children to bring to school and meals for our 100 staff The ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 06, 2018

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The Boston Marathon Exper...

Each year the Boston Marathon is an incredible event that brings people together from all over the world We were so excited to have two runners supporting Be Like Brit Ashley and GR who were both Britsionarys as well Combined they raised close to ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 24, 2018

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Memories and Reflections ...

Just six years ago I was eagerly counting down the days to my first trip to Haiti I had a countdown timer set on my phone and even a Days Left note scribbled on the whiteboard in my room In preparation I must have checked the Britsionary Packing ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 22, 2018

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Greetings from Kirk Huehls

SalitasyonGreetingsMy name is Kirk Huehls My sons and I recently returned from yet another trip from Brits Home in Haiti My history goes back much further however to when Britney actually came to a bonfire I hosted for a junior high youth group ma...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 11, 2018

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Behind the Photos Part 2

I truly have the best job Taking photos and capturing moments each and every day is something I love to do A few months ago I did a blog post that included some of my recent photos and the stories behind them I got a lot of good feedback so Im doi...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 07, 2018

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Easter at Brits Home

Happy Easter EveryoneIm so happy to be back in Haiti for a month and spending the holiday here at Brits Home Being here for Easter feels pretty special This holiday is close to my heart since I grew up in a Catholic family with a very strong fait...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 02, 2018

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Brits Home Memories by Jess

My time at Brits Home has been a culmination of fantastic moments with the beautiful children and staff I have been writing down some of my favorite moments along the way to reflect on the best moments and bring a smile to your faceMany of you pro...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 24, 2018

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First Time to Haiti Kevi...

Haiti for so long has been portrayed in the news for its poverty the devastating disasters it has had to withstand and endure the corruption that exists throughout its government and the way other countries perceive this nation However on our Glob...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 15, 2018

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