Completing St. Luc School

A Capital Campaign to Finish the Campus By 2030

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The final step toward lasting educational opportunity for children in Thomassique, Haiti

COMPLETING THE CAMPUS

Over the past several years, significant progress has been made in transforming St. Luc School into a growing educational campus. However, key components are still needed to fully complete the school and ensure it can serve students for generations to come.

The 2030 Capital Campaign will fund the final phase of construction — completing the campus and providing the resources needed to support both students and teachers in a rural community where access to education is limited.

Once complete, St. Luc School will be a fully equipped, permanent K–8 campus capable of serving up to 600 students each year in a safe, stable, and supportive learning environment.

CAMPAIGN GOAL

Our Campaign Goal: $350,000

This campaign goal reflects detailed, project-based cost estimates for the final phase of construction — including building completion, materials, and the resources needed to fully equip the school.

Each component of the project has been carefully evaluated to ensure funds are used responsibly and effectively.

A detailed breakdown of what this campaign will fund, and how these funds will be used, is provided below.

WHAT THIS CAMPAIGN WILL FUND

This final phase includes:

  • Completing and equipping classrooms across the existing first three floors

  • Construction of a new fourth floor, which will include:

    • A library and computer lab to support students preparing for secondary school

    • A teacher dormitory to house educators recruited from other regions of Haiti

  • Exterior improvements, including gathering areas, play spaces, and safe, functional school grounds

Every contribution directly supports the completion of a permanent campus that will serve students for generations to come.

HOW FUNDS WILL BE USED

The 2030 Capital Campaign will fund the final phase of construction and ensure that St. Luc School is fully equipped to serve students effectively for years to come.

Each component of the project has been carefully evaluated to address both immediate construction needs and the long-term functionality of the campus.

Classroom Completion (Floors 1–3) – $147,000

Completing and equipping classrooms across all existing floors, including desks, chairs, instructional materials, and technology needed to support daily learning.

4th Floor (General Construction) – $9,500

Construction of the fourth floor, creating additional space for expanded learning resources and future growth.

Library & Computer Lab (4th Floor) – $77,000

Development of a dedicated library and computer lab, providing students with access to books, technology, and resources that support academic advancement and preparation for secondary education.

Teacher Dormitory (4th Floor) – $56,000

Construction of on-site housing for teachers, enabling the school to recruit and retain qualified educators from outside the immediate area.

Campus & Exterior Improvements – $60,500

Completion of outdoor spaces, including gathering areas, play spaces, and essential infrastructure to ensure a safe and functional school environment.

Together, these investments will complete the St. Luc School campus and ensure it is equipped to provide a high-quality, stable learning environment for generations of students.

ABOUT HEADCORP & ST. LUC SCHOOL

Haiti Education & Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supporting education for children in Haiti.

Since 2018, HEADCorp has partnered with St. Luc School in the rural community of Thomassique, Haiti — transforming it from a one-room school into a growing campus serving hundreds of students (K–8).

Located in Haiti’s Central Plateau, Thomassique is a remote, underserved community where access to basic resources — including education — is extremely limited.

Before St. Luc School expanded, families who wanted their children to continue beyond primary school often had to send them to live in distant towns — an option that was financially and emotionally out of reach for many.

A SCHOOL TRANSFORMED

What your support has already made possible.

2018 — A Humble Beginning

2019 — Creating Space to Grow

In 2020, construction began on a permanent school building — laying the foundation for a stable, long-term learning environment for students.

The first floor was completed in 2022, marking a major milestone in the school’s development. For the first time, students had access to dedicated classroom space designed specifically for learning, replacing the temporary and overcrowded conditions of earlier years.

2023-2025 — Expansion and Growth

The second and third floors were completed in 2023 and 2025, expanding the school into a multi-level campus with dedicated classrooms for each grade. In 2024, bathrooms and a kitchen were added, improving daily conditions for students.

Today, the school includes 13 classrooms, providing a structured and supportive learning environment.

Education = Opportunity

In Haiti, access to education is limited and often unaffordable. Approximately 85–90% of schools are privately operated, requiring families to pay tuition. For many families, this creates a significant barrier — leaving children unable to attend consistently or continue beyond the early grades. In rural communities like Thomassique, these challenges are even greater.

St. Luc School helps address these challenges by providing:

  • Quality education

  • A safe learning environment

  • A daily nutritious meal

  • Opportunity for a better future

For children in Haiti, access to education is not guaranteed — but it is life-changing. Completing the St. Luc School campus will establish a permanent school that can serve the children of Thomassique for generations.

How You Can Help

Support the completion of the St. Luc School campus by making a one-time or recurring gift.

Ways to give:

Note: Donations by check help maximize your impact by avoiding processing fees. You may also contact us to request ACH/wire transfer information.

Haiti Education & Development Corporation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Tax ID No.: 82-4523644

In 2018, when HEADCorp initially partnered with St. Luc School, it operated in a single classroom within an existing church building, where less than 50 students from multiple grade levels learned together in one shared space. Teachers were volunteers without any formal teacher training, and the school lacked basic resources like adequate sanitation and clean water.

In 2019, HEADCorp purchased adjacent land — a critical step that created space for the school to grow for the first time. The school expanded into a larger, partially enclosed structure that accommodated more students and allowed for the hiring of qualified teachers, though it remained a temporary solution while funds were raised for a permanent building.

2020-2022 — Building Begins