25th Anniversary

Fonkoze and friends celebrated and made a difference on September 21, 2019.

JOSÉ ANDRÉS

Solidarity in Service Award

Jack Brewer

"Chapo Ba" Award

Matt Balitsaris

"Poto Mitan" Award

Lilia Luciano

Client Champion Award

JP Michel

Shining Star Award

Emeline Michel

Internationally Acclaimed Performer

Ailey II

The Next Generation of Dance

Fonkoze's 25th Anniversary Celebration on September 21, 2019, will be a night to remember as approximately 300 of Fonkoze's supporters gathered in Miami, Florida, to celebrate the progress we have collectively made throughout Haiti for the past 25 years.

Hosted by Emmy Award-Winning Newscaster Calvin Hughes, the event raised over $450,000 to support Fonkoze's empowering programs that are being implemented throughout Haiti.

Fonkoze honored the following for their philanthropic-driven work and support of Fonkoze's mission: Emmy Award-Winning Newscaster Lilia Luciano, Fonkoze Ambassador Matt Balitsaris, CEO of The Brewer Group Jack Brewer, Chairman and CEO of Santé Nou Haiti JP Michel; Celebrity Chef and Humanitarian Chef José Andrés.

Special performances by Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance and Emeline Michel, an internationally acclaimed performer and singer.

We thank our generous donors and sponsors (below) for making this event a success!

To support Fonkoze's empowering work today, donate here.

CALVIN HUGHES

Emmy Award-Winning Newscaster

Event Sponsor

Sitadel International Group, Inc.

Empowerment Sponsor

Julian Schroeder

Circle of Hope Sponsors

Marguerite & Stan Lathan, Mary Becker

Opportunity Sponsors

Laura Roberts Wright, Jorie Roberts, Rebecca and Jim Langer, Beth Daniels, Michael Fisher,

Matt Balitsaris, Lauren Doyle, Jean Guy Noel

Solidarity Sponsors

Katie Leininger, David Haas, Henri Ford,

Russell Bruguiere