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Built on Love, Sustained by Hope

On January 12 2010 Haiti changed forever In the wake of unimaginable tragedy lives were lost families were displaced and an entire nation began a j...

  • by Len and Cherylann

  • Jan 10, 2026

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Back to School, Forward to the Future...

In Haiti 1 in 3 children do not attend school Poverty lack of resources and limited access keep thousands of kids from unlocking their full poten...

  • by Len and Cherylann

  • Aug 24, 2025

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Plant a Seed of Hope to Help Brit’s K...

Spring is such a special time the days get longer the air feels lighter and everything around us starts to grow again At Brits Home we feel that ...

  • by Cherylann Gengel

  • May 04, 2025

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Your Compassion in Action

There are moments in life that change everything moments that divide time into before and after January 12 2010 was one of those moments The ea...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Jan 23, 2025

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5 Days, 5 Ways to Make a Difference a...

At Brits Home we know our mission goes beyond providing a home for children Its also about creating a nurturing environment where our staff member...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Dec 28, 2024

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A Season of Joy, Hope, and Transforma...

As we approach our 15th anniversary we reflect on the incredible journey that has brought us to where we are today What started with a dream to h...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Dec 23, 2024

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Brit's Home: A Journey of Love and Le...

Eleven years ago a dream took root as a testament to the enduring love of our daughter and the unwavering dedication of a community Two years of...

  • by Papi Len

  • Jan 05, 2024

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Reflecting on A Year of Resilience an...

As 2023 comes to an end we reflect on the incredible journey of the past year and even the past almost 14 years Its been a year filled with challe...

  • by Papi Len

  • Dec 31, 2023

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Spread the Cheer, Reap the Rewards

Amidst the merrymaking of the holiday season dont forget the joy that comes from giving beyond ourselves Yearend giving isnt just about tax deduct...

  • by Papi Len

  • Dec 29, 2023

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A Labor of Love

It takes many hands to make light work as they say in Haiti This past week I have had many hands in helping me uncover 8 years of drainage and deb...

  • by Papi Len

  • Sep 04, 2022

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Blog Test

Test Blog

  • by bernie

  • Feb 07, 2022

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A summer like never before: Summer 20...

Clothes created by each studentIt has become a tradition every year for Brits Home to organize summer camps to allow our children to thrive around ...

  • by diana rosayn

  • Sep 03, 2021

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Chronicle of a School Year

Brits Academy 1st Anniversary A Story of MiraclesThe Be Like Brit Program Committee has been meeting faithfully every Wednesday morning over the l...

  • by Dr. Debbie Pallatto-Fontaine

  • Aug 21, 2020

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Medical Trip to Grand Goâve

February 20 2020 was a longawaited departure date after having previous trips to Haiti cancelled last year due to civil unrest For Sheryl and I was...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 05, 2020

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Joining the Family by Rick

I am thrilled to have joined the Be Like Brit family in my role as Director of Development I first learned about Be Like Brit when I began coachin...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Feb 29, 2020

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Katie McIsaac Blog

For those who dont know me I want to begin by giving a brief introductionso hi My name is Katie and I am currently the Controller for Be Like Brit ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jan 30, 2020

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Introducing Diane

My life changed completely when I moved to Haiti three years ago to embark a new chapter of my life that brought about a new working career and opp...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Dec 30, 2019

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Christmas Joy: The Opening of Brit’s ...

After many many months of planning curriculum development and teacher training we rang the bell signaling the official opening of Brits Academy on ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Dec 15, 2019

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Renee in Haiti

When I first learned that I would be going to Haiti I had many emotions I was super excited and apprehensive not knowing what to expect I was going...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Nov 17, 2019

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Life in Haiti by Sr. Kathleen

It was a desire and a sense of being called to go where the needs are the greatest which brought me to Haiti the first time I remember the provinc...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Nov 11, 2018

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Clinics in Haiti by our Regis College...

October 10 2018 at 400 in the morning we met at Logan airport to begin our journey to Haiti For Sheryl and I this is our 4th trip to BLB and this t...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 21, 2018

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A New Perspective by Shelby

Almost everyone knows what our vision is here at Be Like Brit we are raising the next generation of leaders in Haiti We believe with the proper car...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 06, 2018

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Week 2 of Construction by Chloe

Have you ever heard people talk about something spectacular maybe a place an object or a sight and you KNEW it was real its been described to you...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Sep 30, 2018

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Back to School

It is so great to be back at Brits Home after being away for 2 months I couldnt believe how much the children have grown in just 2 monthsTeeth are ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Sep 05, 2018

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The Best Summer Ever by Wilmann

I didnt know what it was going to feel like after more than six years living in Brits home with experiencing the everyday love from 66 kids that Im...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Aug 29, 2018

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See You When I See You

So just like that six weeks have flown by and Im already on the JetBlue flight back to the US I am still in shock and denial my best coping techniq...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Aug 26, 2018

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A Note from the Grant Committee

Bonjou to all our BLB friends far and wideIts Julia Stefanini and Michael Mazloff posting this weeks BLB Blog We are volunteers who work on the Gr...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Aug 08, 2018

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No Hesitation, No Reservations, Just ...

Missiontrips are a lifechanging experience regardless of your background After visiting Haiti last year during my FABULOUS trip with Cherylann and ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jul 28, 2018

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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 abo...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jul 13, 2018

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My Month at Brit's Home - Annemarie

In 2015 I was 21 and I had just transferred into Becker College to work on my BA in Global Citizenship Just before the end of my first semester I g...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jul 06, 2018

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Living the Dream - Jess

Every day before lunch and dinner the Britsionaries either pray or have a thankful circle around the big blue tables in the Britsionary area at Bri...

  • 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...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 24, 2018

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Happy Father's Day from Papi Len

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 thou...

  • 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 thi...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jun 10, 2018

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Becker College Training and Graduatio...

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 BritB...

  • 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 M...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 25, 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 ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 11, 2018

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Behind the Scenes - The Kitchen at Br...

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 ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • May 06, 2018

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The Boston Marathon Experience

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 sup...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 24, 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 ...

  • 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 ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 07, 2018

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Easter at Brit's 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 spe...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Apr 02, 2018

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Brit's 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 favorit...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 24, 2018

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First Time to Haiti - Kevin Abdo

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 e...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 15, 2018

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Haiti Healed My Heart by Lindsay Doran

This year marked the 8year anniversary of a day that turned my life upside down in a matter of seconds One minute I was sitting on a lounge chair o...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Mar 07, 2018

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Britsionary Coordinators in Haiti

When I started leading trips to Brits Home I knew I was going to meet some incredible human beings What I didnt know is I would form some of my mos...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Feb 23, 2018

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Teaching at Brit's Home

I started my journey with Be Like Brit in 2013 the summer before my senior year of high school I asked my mom to join me on a Britsionary trip to B...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jan 25, 2018

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Brits 28th Birthday

Happy 28th Birthday to my BritneyToday my Britney would have turned 28 and you would think that after 9 birthdays without her Id be used to it or t...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jan 22, 2018

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Remembering the 2010 Earthquake

As you may have seen on our Facebook page Im back in Haiti for the month Ill be taking pictures and videos of everything happening in Haiti so we c...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Jan 14, 2018

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Meet Brits Home Nurses

In this weeks blog post we are featuring 2 more of our Haiti staff at Brits Home Madona and Mirlaine We are so lucky to have them as part of the B...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Dec 17, 2017

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Preparing for Christmas

Does anyone else think this year went by really fast I cant believe 2017 is almost over Time flies This week began with Francky one of our Haiti Br...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Dec 10, 2017

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Reflecting on 2017

This has been a fabulous year Thank you all so much for your support This week the Be Like Brit team has been reflecting and we wanted to share wit...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Dec 01, 2017

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Hello from Florida - Peterson

My name is Jean Peterson Exilas Born in a small town called Grandgoave in 1989 I lived there my whole life where I did my High school and learned ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Nov 13, 2017

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I Once Was Blind, But Now I See" - Ch...

Id been on mission trips before Id painted houses Id spent time in big cities facing severe homelessness and Id worked in food banks Id led service...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 24, 2017

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The Stories Behind the Photographs

Hi EveryoneSince Ive arrived home from my 3 months in Haiti everyone has been asking me how do you feel and is it good to be home I always reply by...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 19, 2017

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Training with Professor Debbie

Len Gengel and Cherylann Gengel have been committed to providing quarterly training for all staff members at Brits Home over the last several years...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 14, 2017

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Meet Gina - Social Worker at Brit's Home

My name is Marie Gina Fleurvil I was born in Les Cayes which is a city South of Haiti and I grew up in PortauPrince I have received a degree in Soc...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 07, 2017

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Welcome to America, Fr. Brice!

If you have traveled to Brits Home as a Britsionary you may have had the pleasure of meeting Father Brice He is a dear friend of the Gengel family ...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Oct 01, 2017

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Update from Brit's Home Psychologist,...

My name is Myster Way JEAN BAPTISTE I am the psychologist at Brits Home I studied psychology at the State University of Haiti in PortauPrince Befor...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Sep 14, 2017

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Haiti Update with Danielle Cutillo

Hello EveryoneThe last time I wrote a blog post I was finishing my first week back to Brits Home Now I am writing to you almost 3 months later I ca...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Sep 10, 2017

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A Week in Haiti with Team Road Rage

Team Road Rage was a beautiful combination of a few first time Britsionarys a few returnees and a few familiar faces in the BLB Family Our team nam...

  • by danielle cutillo

  • Aug 28, 2017

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Espwa and the GOAT by Lisa Williams

I knew on the plane that I was with a special group We had a large group 18 including our leaders Tim and CherylAnn along with mostly first timers ...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Aug 20, 2017

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My week in Haiti by Rob Heald

Grandmas House This is the theme that best captures a week in Haiti spent by twelve of the loveliest people one could hope to meet We had 4 returni...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Aug 13, 2017

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My Second Anniversary by Alycia Kinney

As I close in on my 2nd Anniversary as an official employee at Be Like Brit I continue to be amazed and in awe of what Cherylann and Len have creat...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Aug 04, 2017

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Fab Five By Tim Williams

This past week I had the privilege of leading five fabulous and amazing Britsionarys to Brits Home These five Joe Mike Flynn Tyler and Kyle are rec...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Jul 30, 2017

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Smiling at Brits Home

Hello Everyone As I enter my third week Ive been continually asked are you homesick yet The answer is always No Brits Home truly feels like home It...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Jul 24, 2017

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Weekly Update by Long Term Britsionar...

My name is Danielle and I am writing to you from Grand Goave Haiti at Brits Home I will be spending 2 months here as a long term Britsionary This t...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Jul 15, 2017

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Cherylann Brings Brits Best Friends t...

FABULOUS is the one word that comes to mind when we think about this trip Ironically fabulous is the one word we use to describe Britney We dont re...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Jul 09, 2017

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A week with Team Sparkplug

When I woke up at 200am Saturday morning to head to the airport the only thought running through my head was I hope this team is as excited as I am...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • May 22, 2017

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Educating the Future of Haiti - Dr De...

Haiti is the poorest country in the western hemisphere and the second most densely populated Urban and rural poverty rates have risen with overall ...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • May 14, 2017

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An Easter Message from Papi Len…

A Blessed Easter to you and your family from all of us at Brits Home in Haiti and our staff in the USA Easter is a time of reflection giving up som...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Apr 16, 2017

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A Week of Firsts

One of my favorite parts of my job is getting to watch our Britsionarys experience Haiti and Be Like Brit for the first time This trip was even tha...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Apr 09, 2017

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Great week in Haiti and Florida

Prior to flying down to Brits Home in Haiti I spent sometime at the Be Like Brit South Florida office in Delray Beach It was an absolute pleasure c...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Mar 29, 2017

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Thanks for making me a Proud Papi Len!!!

One of the Greatest Joys in life is to see our children shine and this past week I witnessed my son Richie doing just that He led his fellow studen...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • Mar 12, 2017

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Open Arms

This past week Mike Nicholson Mike Foley and I traveled to Brits Home with 16 hardworking high school students from Saint Johns High School in Shre...

  • by Tim Williams

  • Feb 26, 2017

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And Then There Were Seven

And Then There Were Seven Looking back and forward at Be Like Brit Happy Sunday friends We hope that youve all enjoyed a good week and...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Feb 12, 2017

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A Time for Pause

This past week Madame Love and I both left Haiti to travel back north to Worcester MA both to be able to attend our Golf Tournament hosted by Cypri...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Jun 12, 2016

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St. Peter Marian & More!!!

Happy June Its crazy to think that we are more than half way through 2016 and weve got so much more lined up for the rest of the...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Jun 04, 2016

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The Breakfast Club - Sort of!

The other night as I was walking out of the office just as the children were finishing up with their own dinner I noticed our social worker Madame ...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • May 29, 2016

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Pride and Patriotism

Growing up in the United States I remember very clearly how much the notion of pride and patriotism in ones country was emphasized Whether it was s...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • May 15, 2016

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Happy Mother's Day

Birthday parties holiday celebrations baseball games family dinners going to church family bike rides learning how to swim broken bones tears from ...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • May 07, 2016

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Is that really Haiti?

I froze I felt the smile slowly slide off my face I stared at the picture of the beautiful Haitian sunrise in my hand My eyes fell on the colors...

  • by Bernie Gengel

  • May 01, 2016

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Simple Firsts

After an exciting week with our friends from Holy Name Junior and Senior High School in Worcester we are rolling into the last week of April and we...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Apr 24, 2016

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Growth

Its been another busy week here in Haiti and while we often share with you our plans and strategies for sustaining the orphanage and the organizati...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Apr 17, 2016

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Caught in the Rain

It is hard to believe we are a full 10 days into the month of April 2016 already and weve done anything but slow down here at Be Like Brit Having r...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Apr 09, 2016

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Trip to Worcester

After a wonderful Easter holiday the children all finally made their way back to school this past week and we are anxiously awaiting their report c...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Apr 03, 2016

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Easter Week!

With the children on Easter holiday from school this past week having just wrapped up from taking their quarterly exams for their report cards it w...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Mar 27, 2016

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Test

Testing

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Mar 14, 2016

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Reminders

Its Jonathan Ive been on vacation and out of the country for just about 10 days and so instead of writing an update for the week I wasnt here I tho...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Feb 14, 2016

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Oh, Canada! And more!

One of the greatest thing about our Britsionary program in my opinion is the fact that not only does it build homes for those in need here in the a...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Jan 31, 2016

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Seeing With New Eyes - A Reflection

This past week at Be Like Brit was special for a number of reasons We hosted an incredible group from College of the Holy Cross who built a home fo...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Jan 17, 2016

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Six Years On: Love Lives Here!

As the sun rises this morning of January 10 2016 we here in Haiti wake up in a home which is very filled with love and laughter Our 66 children and...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Jan 10, 2016

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Christmas In Haiti - Be Like Brit!

We are forever mindful of our abundance of blessings As we celebrated our third Christmas at Be Like Brit for our children and our staff and establ...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Dec 26, 2015

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Christmas in Haiti

Advent is observed in many Christian faiths and is the time of waiting and preparation for the birth of Christ This past week at Be Like Brit in pr...

  • by Shelby Hutchinson

  • Dec 20, 2015

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3 Years Later: Program Committee Chai...

Last week I had the pleasure of flying back in to Haiti from Boston with the Chair of our Program Committee Christine Steinwand and another program...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Dec 13, 2015

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Friends, Old and New!

Its been quite the week for us at Be Like Brit both in Haiti and in the USA While we welcomed a visit from Cherylann who kept us all busy with plan...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Dec 06, 2015

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Thanks and Gratitude

We hope that all of our friends enjoyed a safe and happy Thanksgiving Holiday Despite some of the very sad events happening around our world from n...

  • by Jonathan Lamare

  • Nov 29, 2015

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Pray For Paris

There are many tragedies in this world that make us hold our breath and say why The Cowardly act of many terrorist in Paris the other day will be a...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Nov 15, 2015

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Women's Group 2015: Sue's Reflection

Over Columbus Weekend a group of women joined together and soon became a group of friends who experienced an amazing four days at Be Like Brit With...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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How Sweet It Is

Have you ever had one of those moments where youve closed your eyes felt the cool breeze and warm sunshine rush across your face and you knew you...

  • by Melissa-Jean Provost

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Team Fast and Furious ~ And Our Women...

We are so fortunate to have the support of thousands of people from all over the world Our Facebook page actually generates a weekly report or us a...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Exciting Firsts - A Pediatric Clinic!...

This past week was particularly eventful here at Be Like Brit in Haiti in that Cherylann and Bernie were here for much of it along with our Global ...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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UMASS, ABCMouse, and More!

We are back in to the full swing of things after what has been a very busy September even without the typical two full Brtisionary groups visiting ...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Surrounded by Love!

Greetings from Worcester MA On Thursday I made my way out of Haiti and up to Miami for an overnight connection and was greeted happily by Melissa a...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Move Your Feet: Rosie's Reflection!

After a week of being back in the United States I cannot stop thinking about Team Small and Mighty and the amazing week we had in Haiti at Be L...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Reminders ~ Why We Do What We Do

By now our most recent Britsionary group Team Time and a Half is back safely in the USA after another productive week We were also on guard for the...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Back to School - Sort of!

If we didnt know by all of the Back to School photos of our friends and family on Facebook we would certainly know it by the commotion and activity...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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It Is What It Is!!!

Sometimes things just simply do not go as planned For our Britsionary groups a constant theme and reminder for them from the moment they apply to b...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Changing the Landscape

Port au Prince is a fascinating place to me I think that my sociologically curious mind cant get enough of the ordered chaos that is the capital ci...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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An Announcement from our USA Director!

First I have to warn everyone I am not nearly as talented as Jonathan and others at writing blogs Im much better at asking how youre pooping today...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Endless Hope

In July of 2013 I first went to Haiti as a Britsionary This was my first time doing any sort of service trip A week that proved to dramatically cha...

  • by Amanda Scanlon

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Simple Joys

What an amazing week it has been this past week at Be Like Brit Like so many others we hosted an incredible Britsionary Group who this week decided...

  • by Jonathan LaMare

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Circling Back

A message from Jonathan In the early fall of 2012 as I entered my second semester as an adjunct instructor at SUNY Plattsburgh in the Sociology ...

  • by Amanda Scanlon

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Papi Len’s 4th of July Blog

When I was growing up in the 60s the 4th of July was our biggest celebration of the year as my Father was a WWII Vet and so were all of his friends...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Nov 09, 2015

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A Reflection From Grace

A year ago I was just beginning to learn about Be Like Brit and its mission After reading the story I knew that this organization was something I...

  • by Kristin Hervey

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Test Blog

Happy Flag Day

  • by Bernard Gengel

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Happy Father's Day!!!

Fathers day can mean many things to many people it is a day of honoring our Fathers our Grandfathers our Guardians and Role Models who have helpe...

  • by Len Gengel

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Special Guests in Haiti

There has been a lot of stuff going on at Be Like Brit in Haiti As you can imagine its always busy with 67 children but when we have special visito...

  • by Amanda Scanlon

  • Nov 09, 2015

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UMASS Pediatricians in Haiti

Over the past month we have had 4 Pediatricians from UMASSs Global Health Program here with us at Be Like Brit in Haiti They have worked endlessly ...

  • by Amanda Scanlon

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Struggles and Triumphs

There is certainly no shortage of struggle in Haiti We see it every day whether it is the thousands of people who still live in tents and temporary...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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The Fall Gala Fundraiser

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2nd 2013 BOSTON HARBOR HOTEL THE WHARF ROOM 70 ROWES WHARF BOSTON MA 78 PM COCKTAIL HOUR SILENT AUCTION 811 PM DINNER LI...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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A new day at Be Like Brit!!!

A Blessed Easter and Happy Passover to all of our Family and Friends who are reading this blog in the Social Media World This is Len Gengel Father ...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Happy Sunday Everyone!

What a great week we have had here in Worcester Yes the sun was finally out which makes us all so happy but it was made even better by all the peop...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Men’s Weekend at Be Like Brit!!!

As Im flying to Miami with our Mens group Im am honored to have spent a weekend with such a wonderful group of guys who exemplify what Selfless mea...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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My Great Title

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  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Changes in the Making

Last week instead of our usual blog update we announced that I will be leaving Be Like Brit in just two weeks or so While this was one of the most ...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Lets try this again

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  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Meeting the Mission!

At last weekends Gala in Boston I announced with great pride and a great sense of accomplishment that our 66th child would be enrolling on Monday N...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Parties of Kanaval and Love- written ...

Its been a fairly calm and quiet week here at Be Like Brit in Haiti As calm as it can be with 67 children that is With 67 children theres not a d...

  • by Jonathan

  • Nov 09, 2015

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Brendan Brosnihan- Long Term Britsionary

My name is Brendan Brosnihan and I was a long term Britsionary from the months of August to the end of October 2014 at Be Like Brit in Haiti I like...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Smiles and Spice

Its so good to be back I had a great 10 days at home and got to see all of my family and friends relax and get some stuff done that I wasnt able to...

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Building Dreams- Changing Lives

We have had quite the exciting week here at Be Like Brit As I mentioned in last weeks blog our Solar team arrived on Saturday They faced the cha...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Still Going, Still Growing!

What a week We knew that with the arrival of Cherlyann and Richie this past Sunday even though they were delayed overnight would bring lots of smil...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Great to be back!

Over the last month I have been fortunate enough to be able to travel back to the states to visit some friends and family who are scattered about t...

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Capturing Rays for a Brighter Future

The work outside has been slowing down a little bit this week I am finally able to see the vision I can see the soccer field and the terraces We ha...

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Continuing the Compassion

One may never know what to expect on a daytoday basis This is true in the US but this certainly rings true here in Haiti We always tell our Britsio...

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Our Newest Addition!

Here at Be Like Brit we are always growing Whether it be new staff members coming on board to better serve the needs of our children or new childre...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Lessons for the Future

There are always projects going on around Be Like Brit As I mentioned last week having Boss Len here we have had a lot going on In the past few wee...

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Happy Father's Day

BLBs Overnight Supervisor is like a Father Willmann English Teacher Overnight Supervisor and Caregiver at BLB Willmann is also an 11th grade st...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Team Haiti in the USA!

Every week I try to write about my experiences as the program director at Be Like Brit It is my hope that I can offer you a glimpse in to the lives...

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Yoga and More!

We started off our week with Gamas return from the States The children absolutely love Gama and are so lucky to have a man of such strong faith cha...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Family and Friends

The children are always happy when Papi and Manmi Len are in Haiti This past Sunday they arrived at Brits Orphanage just after the children ret...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Chikungunya and Team Chiki-Chiki!

Ashley and Dotchley He was so happy to see her again Our first group of Britsionarys in the month of May are now back at home after a busy...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Piti piti, wazo fè nich

One of our first hires at Be Like Brit after we started enrolling children in to our program was Madam Carline Carline is a wife and mother a membe...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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A Busy Week!

With 38 children theres often never a dull moment around Be Like Brit Our quietest times are during the week when school days bring us some morning...

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'Tis the Season!

Just back from a week back in the States for Thanksgiving my return to Haiti and to Be Like Brit was especially exciting this time Our good fri...

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Merry Christmas!

This Christmas was like no other I have ever experienced For obvious reasons things were different than usual for me I spent the holiday in Haiti w...

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Empathy in Service

As I sit here writing this blog on a Saturday afternoon in Haiti our latest group of Britisonarys have left and are likely somewhere over the oce...

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Reflections, One Year On

Its truly remarkable when one stops to think about how much happens in a year Certainly for us at Be Like Brit weve had so many wonderful things go...

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2014 Golf Tournament

4th Annual Be Like Brit Golf Tournament DATEMonday June 2nd 2014 TIMERegistration 9am Shotgun Start Time 10am WHERE Cyprian Keyes Golf Clu...

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The Kindness of Strangers

Anyone who has ever traveled to Haiti knows that one of the scariest parts about it can often be the driving Ive written about this before but not ...

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Keeping Busy!

We are so blessed to have so many committed friends and supporters of our mission here at Be Like Brit This week we were fortunate to host one o...

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On and On!

With our 2nd Annual Gala just around the corner its hard to believe that it has been a year since I first met most of you Len and Cherylann introdu...

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Britsionarys, Friends, Tulane, and More!

Here we go again Weve been so very busy here at Be Like Brit yet again hosting another amazing Britsionary group welcoming two members of our Pr...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Lights Camera

Wow When did it become October It seems like just yesterday we were busy getting ready to dedicate and open Brits Orphanage and here we are 9 mo...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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A Fabulous Night!

Last night Be Like Brit held our 2nd Annual Fall Gala Fundraiser While our Gala is a fundraiser Len and Cherylann want to be sure that it is a ni...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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On Selflessness

Real education should educate us out of self into something far finer into a selflessness which links us with all humanity The three women picture...

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What Happens Here

Hi World

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Post One

This is Post

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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Beta Test

Testing here

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Bowling for Brit

Bowling for Brit Saturday April 5th 2014 7pm midnight Shrewsbury MA 01545 AMF Town Country Lanes 300 per lane 6 people per lane or 50 per person...

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  • Nov 09, 2015

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