Helping Haiti's Orphans

Following the Biblical mandate stated in James 1:27, "Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.", the purpose of Helping Haiti’s Orphans is to provide for the spiritual, educational, emotional, and physical needs of orphans in Haiti, enabling them to become productive, caring and accountable Christian adults.

Helping Haiti's Orphans is recognized as a 501(c)3 charity by the IRS.

Our Ministries

Centre of Loving
Hands Orphanage

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LHO
Transition Program

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Board of Directors

Timothy A. Stasiunas

President
Tim joined the HHO board in March 2016. He attends Perryville Bible church in South Kingstown, RI. Tim has been a principal in the Stasiunas Companies since 1978, a Land Development, Construction and Site Development Company located in Charlestown, RI. He has been traveling to Haiti since 2011 and has made some 18 plus trips. Tim is the former President of the Charlestown Chamber of Commerce. He is also past President of the RI Builders Association and has been active on that board for nearly forty years.

David Kreyssig

Vice President
Dave is one of the co-founders of HHO and has been a member since it’s inception in June 2014. Dave has a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is a member of New Hope Chapel in Richmond, Rhode Island, where he has served as a pastor since December 2024. He also served as church Treasurer and Deacon for 6 years. Dave went on his first mission trip to Haiti in 2008 and has lead both medical and construction mission trips since 2011. From 2016 to 2021, Dave and his wife Deb served as full time missionaries in Haiti as the directors of the Espere Kay (Hope House) Program. Currently, they oversee the LHO Transition Program stateside and are the coordinators for the mission outreaches at New Hope Chapel.

Justina J. Victorino

Treasurer
Justina became a member of HHO in June of 2018. She attends New Hope Chapel in Richmond, RI. She has been on two mission trips to Haiti in April 2015 and January 2019. During her initial visit, she toured Loving Hands Orphanage and traveled to the mountain village of Marbial. There, she assisted Deb and Madam Bertha with teaching Vacation Bible School (VBS) at the village school and supported the children while some team members commenced construction on a new kitchen at the boys' home. On the second trip she supported other members in a vision clinic, handing out readers to those in need. Justina is a retired Financial Management/Deputy Comptroller for the U.S. Government/Navy. Justina is the wife of Jack M. Victorino and the mother of two daughters and has four grandchildren.

Linda Nooney

Bookkeeper
Linda joined the HHO board in March 2016. She attends The Harbor Church in West Kingston RI. Linda has been traveling to Haiti with various missions teams since 2011. During her first trip, Linda felt she was called to serve, encourage, and show Christ’s love to the Haitian people. Her passion is spending time with the children at Loving Hands Orphanage. Linda has a heart for children and their well-being, both physically and spiritually. She and her husband, Jim, are the parents of four daughters.

Deborah Kressig

Secretary
Deb is one of the co-founders of HHO and has been a member since it’s inception in June 2014. She is a member of New Hope Chapel in Richmond, RI. Deb has been on numerous mission trips to Haiti since her first trip in 2010. She and her husband, David, have led teams doing work projects, medical clinics and Vacation Bible School since 2011. Deb was the Director/Lead Teacher of the preschool at New Hope Chapel in Richmond, RI for five years. From 2016 to 2021, Deb and Dave served as full time missionaries in Haiti as the directors of the Espere Kay (Hope House) Program. Currently, they oversee the LHO Transition Program stateside and are the coordinators for the mission outreaches at New Hope Chapel.

Dan Mills

Director
Dan joined the HHO board in March of 2024. He attends Perryville Bible Church in Wakefield, RI where he volunteers in many places as needed. Dan has been a Union Carpenter Foreman for more than twenty plus years. He is a loving and faithful husband to his wonderful wife, Heather, and has three godly daughters! He has been on multiple work teams and medical teams to Haiti since 2010; seeking first God’s kingdom!! Dan’s life Scripture is Psalm 24 which he has memorized and meditates on regularly!

Sophia Pearson

Director
Sophia became a board member of HHO in March of 2024, but has long been a supporter of the mission. She has taken several missions trips to Haiti and has a deep love for the country and it's people. Sophia attends New Hope Chapel in Richmond, RI where she and her husband participate on the Music Ministry team.