The Leaven

International Influence: Helping Haiti

Dr. Laguerre, now the President of Solano Community College, is native to the country of Haiti. Born and raised there, he attended schooling all the way through his years in the university. His heart for education led him to the field of teaching, and he continued his career in the United States in 1982. As you might imagine, Dr. Laguerre’s heart has been torn over the destruction of his home.

On Thursday, February 11, 2010, Dr. Laguerre visited the children of The Leaven. He spoke openly about the heartache in Haiti, the damage to his home town, and the deaths of many of his friends. In the face of the international crisis, he challenged the children to pursue their dreams, to take control of their lives, and to make decisions everyday that will guide them toward a bright future. He offered them the promise of hope and the belief that they can make a difference in their lives and in the world.

As a result of Dr. Laguerre’s visit, the children of The Leaven have started counting their pennies for their own fundraiser. They have over one hundred dollars in their piggy bank, and all of the money will serve children in a Haitian orphanage.

For more on this story of Dr. Laguerre’s visit to The Leaven, and The Leaven’s outreach to the world, visit: News Snippets

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