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Welcome.

We're so glad you're here.

Life at Okipe is full of ordinary moments where love changes lives—children learning, birthdays celebrated, prayers answered and hope growing every day.

This is a place to stay close to it all.

Come in.

Make yourself at home.

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TAKE YOUR TIME

Make Yourself at Home

You don't have to see everything.
You don't have to do everything.
Simply enjoy your time with us.
Read a story.
Pause for a prayer.
Share in a celebration.
Meet a practical need.
However you choose to stay close, we're simply grateful you're here.

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LATEST STORY

When Vision Matters Most: Supporting Rosemika’s Future

Sometimes, the challenges children face aren't always visible at first glance. They appear quietly—in the classroom, in everyday moments and in the small frustrations of not being able to see clearly.

 

Recently, Mme Soliette shared the story of Rosemika, and how the Okipe family came alongside her with hope.

LATEST STORIES

What's Been Happening?

Every visit is another chance to catch up with life at Okipe.

Children are growing.

Birthdays are being celebrated.

Prayers are being answered.

New challenges are being met with hope.

Come and see what's been happening since your last visit.

Some stories are shared in words. Others are shared in prayer.

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PRAY WITH US

Will You Join Us in Prayer?

Every day the children laugh, learn, grow and dream about the future together.

Behind every ordinary day are people around the world quietly praying for them.

Today, we'd love to invite you to become part of that story.

Every prayer is an act of love. Every act of love has a story.

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WAYS TO CARE

Step Into Everyday Life

There are many ways generosity becomes part of everyday life at The Jesus Home.

Ways to Care invites you to step inside five parts of that life —

 

Nourish, Home, Everyday Care, Learn and Future —

 

and discover what each one means for a child as they grow.

Take your time. Look around. And if something speaks to your heart, you’re warmly invited to become part of the continuing story of care.

Every story has a beginning. Here’s where ours began...

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JOURNEY OF A YES

Everything Began with One Simple Yes.

Long before there were family homes…

Before children found safety…

Before anyone else said yes...

There was one simple act of obedience.

One yes.

One step of faith.

Every story since then has grown from that moment.

We'd love to share that journey with you.

Every journey is shaped by the people who walk it together.

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FOLLOW ALONG

The Story Continues

Children continue to learn.

Birthdays are celebrated.

Prayers are answered.

New challenges are met with courage.

Hope continues to grow.

We'd love you to follow the journey as each new chapter unfolds.

Some people simply follow the journey. Others discover they're part of it.

WAYS TO GET INVOLVED

Your Place in the Story

Everyone finds their own place in the Okipe family.

Some pray.
Some read and share our stories.
Some discover the everyday care that surrounds the children.
Some choose to give.
Some simply stay connected.

However you choose to walk alongside us,
there is a place for you here.

Read Our Stories

Continue discovering the story through the lives of the children, housemothers and friends who make up the Okipe family today.

Pray With Us

Stand alongside the children, staff and Mme Soliette through simple monthly prayer points and shared hope.

Stay Connected

Receive occasional stories, updates and opportunities to continue the journey with the Okipe family.

Explore Ways to Care

Step into everyday life at The Jesus Home and discover the many ways care surrounds a child as they grow.

Support Okipe

Choose to give once or monthly and become part of the continuing story of care alongside Mme Soliette.

However your story becomes part of ours,
thank you for becoming part of the Okipe family.

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OUR PROMISE

This Is Our Promise

Whenever you return, we hope you’ll always find…

A warm welcome.

Honest stories.

Practical compassion.

Reasons to hope.

Opportunities to pray.

And a family that’s genuinely grateful you’re here.

A Blessing from Haiti

Thank you for spending time with the Okipe family.

As you continue your journey,

we pray that the Lord will bless you,

fill your home with His peace,

strengthen your heart with His joy,

and remind you that even the smallest act of love can change a life.

Please know that we will be praying for you, just as you have prayed for us.

Ale ak Bondye.

Go with God.

With love from the Okipe family…

May God richly bless you.

Would you like to stay in touch?

We’d love to welcome you to the Okipe family and share occasional stories and updates from Haiti.

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