Completing St. Luc School
A Capital Campaign to Finish the Campus By 2030
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–12 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.
While this total may seem high relative to construction costs in the United States, building in Haiti presents a unique set of economic and logistical challenges that significantly increase costs. In recent years, Haiti has experienced sustained inflation — often in the range of 25–30% annually — driving up the price of both materials and labor.
In addition, most construction materials — including cement, steel, roofing, and electrical components — must be imported due to limited local production capacity. This reliance on imports introduces added expenses related to international shipping, customs, and currency fluctuations.
Ongoing supply chain disruptions, fuel shortages, and transportation constraints further impact costs, particularly in rural communities like Thomassique, where materials are difficult to source and deliver reliably. These factors make construction more complex, time-intensive, and expensive than in more developed regions.
Each component of the project has been carefully evaluated to ensure funds are used responsibly and effectively.
Despite these challenges, HEADCorp has successfully completed prior phases of construction on time and within budget, demonstrating strong stewardship of donor resources. The current campaign goal reflects real, on-the-ground costs and a commitment to building a durable, long-term solution for education in this community.
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
Expanding the school to include secondary grade levels (9–12), increasing access to continued education for students in Thomassique
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 trained 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.
All costs reflected above are based on current market conditions in Haiti, accounting for material availability, transportation challenges, and the need to build structures that are durable and sustainable in a rural 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:
Online: www.headcorp.net/donate
Venmo: @HEADCorp
By Mail or Bank Transfer:
Haiti Education and Development Corporation1747 Poppy Drive
Rocklin, CA 95765
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.