One day left to register for the 757 Ball Race!

by | Sep 17, 2021 | Fundraising, The Latest

One day left to register for the 757 Ball Race!

Donate Today

Only one day left to register!
You do not need to be present to WIN.

757 Ball Race – Saturday, September 18, 2021
5-8 pm, River Walk Community Pool
701 River Walk Parkway ~ Chesapeake, VA 23320

You do not need to be present to win – but you do need to purchase a ticket! How can you help the children? Register HERE to sponsor a racing ball or two or three! A family-friendly event, we encourage guests of all ages to have a ball with us! The first balls to cross the finish line in each heat will be awarded prizes!

Racing Ball Heat 1 Prize – “Virginia Wine Time”
sample of vines from across the Old Dominion and accompanying tasting for two valued at $250

Glow Ball Heat 2 Prize – “Yo-Ho-Ho + bottles of Rum”
Avast me hearties and taste this Caribbean rum assortment. And more booty— a gift certificate to Waterman’s, total value $250

In the event a child wins either of these heats alternate baskets for the under 21 crowds:

Youth Racing Ball Heat 1 – “Movie Night”
Tickets for two to cinema café and accompanying goodies for another night of stay-at-home Redbox movie watching!

Youth Glow Ball Heat 2 – “Fidget Factory”
The ultimate basket of smiles to dash away “I’m Bored” from STEM fun to Sensory crafting – whoo hoo!

Adults 21 and over ~ $25

Youth under 21 ~ $10

Register your racing ball in advance
757 Ball race admission tickets HERE!

Make A Donation

Donate Now

Sponsor a Child or Young Adult

Sponsor now

Volunteer

Volunteer Today

MAISON FORTUNÉ

ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3092, Chesapeake, VA 23327-3092

Email: Helpthechildren@mfofoundation.org

 


 

6 days left…Be on the ball!

6 days left…Be on the ball!

by | Sep 13, 2021 | Fundraising, News, The Latest

6 days left…Be on the ball!

Donate Today

​Balls will be floating on Saturday to help the children of MFO!

757 Ball Race – Saturday, September 18, 2021

5-8 pm, River Walk Community Pool
701 River Walk Parkway ~ Chesapeake, VA 23320

MFOF is hosting our second annual 757 Ball Race! You do not need to be present to win – but you do need to purchase a ticket! With only SIX days left to buy tickets online, please help the children HERE with your racing ball registration! A family-friendly event, we encourage guests of all ages to have a ball with us! The cook-out fare to include bbq, fixings, hotdogs, assorted beverages, one drink coupon for adults and a colored racing ball will be included with the admission price. The event will be held rain or shine. The first balls to cross the finish line in each heat will be awarded prizes!

MFOF is hosting our 2nd Annual 757 Ball Race!  You do not need to be present to win – but you do need to purchase a ticket! Only
SIX days left to buy tickets online,

please help the children HERE with your racing ball registration! A family-friendly event, we encourage guests of all ages to have a ball with us! The cook-out fare to include bbq, fixings, hotdogs, assorted beverages, one drink coupon for adults and a colored racing ball will be included with the admission price. The event will be held rain or shine. The first balls to cross the finish line in each heat will be awarded prizes!

Racing Ball Heat 1 Prize – “Virginia Wine Time”
sample of vines from across the Old Dominion and accompanying tasting for two valued at $250

Glow Ball Heat 2 Prize – “Yo-Ho-Ho + bottles of Rum”
Avast me hearties and taste this Caribbean rum assortment. And more booty— a gift certificate to Waterman’s, total value $250

In the event a child wins either of these heats alternate baskets for the under 21 crowds:

Youth Racing Ball Heat 1 – “Movie Night”
Tickets for two to cinema café and accompanying goodies for another night of stay-at-home Redbox movie watching!

Youth Glow Ball Heat 2 – “Fidget Factory”
The ultimate basket of smiles to dash away “I’m Bored” from STEM fun to Sensory crafting – whoo hoo!

Adults 21 and over ~ $25
Youth under 21 ~ $10

Be on the ball and register in advance for your
757 Ball race admission tickets HERE!

Your continued support of our children is deeply appreciated!

Make A Donation

Donate Now

Sponsor a Child or Young Adult

Sponsor now

Volunteer

Volunteer Today

MAISON FORTUNÉ

ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3092, Chesapeake, VA 23327-3092

Email: Helpthechildren@mfofoundation.org

 


 

757 Ball Race & Haiti Earthquake Update

757 Ball Race & Haiti Earthquake Update

by | Sep 9, 2021 | The Latest

757 Ball Race & Haiti Earthquake Update

Ball Race – You do not need to be present to win!

9 days left!
Please purchase a ticket…
You do not need to be present to win!

757 Ball Race –
Saturday, September 18, 2021
5-8 pm, River Walk Community Pool
701 River Walk Parkway ~ Chesapeake, VA 23320

MFOF is hosting our second annual 757 Ball Race!  You do not need to be present to win – but you do need to purchase a ticket! 

With only nine days left to buy tickets online, please help the children HERE with your racing ball registration! A family-friendly event, we encourage guests of all ages to have a ball with us!  The cook-out fare to include bbq, fixings, hotdogs, assorted beverages, one drink coupon for adults and a colored racing ball will be included with the admission price. The event will be held rain or shine. The first balls to cross the finish line in each heat will be awarded prizes!

Racing Ball Heat 1 Prize – “Virginia Wine Time”
sample of vines from across the Old Dominion and accompanying tasting for two valued at $250

Glow Ball Heat 2 Prize – “Yo-Ho-Ho + bottles of Rum”
Avast me hearties and taste this Caribbean rum assortment. And more booty— a gift certificate to Waterman’s, total value $250

In the event a child wins either of these heats alternate baskets for the under 21 crowds:

Youth Racing Ball Heat 1 – “Movie Night”
Tickets for two to cinema café and accompanying goodies for another night of stay-at-home Redbox movie watching!

Youth Glow Ball Heat 2 – “Fidget Factory”
The ultimate basket of smiles to dash away “I’m Bored” from STEM fun to Sensory crafting – whoo hoo!

Adults 21 and over ~ $25

Youth under 21 ~ $10

For everyone’s safety, masks are required.

Please register in advance for your 757 Ball race admission tickets HERE!
Thank you for supporting the Foundation’s event and helping us raise the future leaders of Haiti!

Haiti Earthquake Update
Les Cayes Tent City MFO Ambassador Trip

MFO residents traveled to Les Cayes on Saturday, September 2, and distributed staple supplies of rice, beans, dried fish, cooking oil, medicine, and clothing to people living temporarily in a tent city. It was a rewarding experience for nine of our older residents to help their fellow Haitians. 

Many earthquake survivors lost everything and are now living in makeshift tents. Our residents saw first-hand the devastation and ruins of the Les Cayes city – where buildings have fallen, deep cracks have damaged roads making driving treacherous, and landscapes on the mountains have been altered from landslides.

Wearing yellow and white t-shirts touting “Reception Center of Maison Fortuné,” they shared time with earthquake survivors young and old, spreading goodwill and hope.

A Haitian proverb comes to mind:

“Sa je pa wé ké pa tounen”
translation: What the eye doesn’t see doesn’t move the heart.

The MFO Ambassadors saw the devastation in Les Cayes and how it impacted their fellow Haitians.
Thank you for helping us raise $5,000 for the Ambassador Trip!
Supplies were much appreciated by the earthquake survivors.
Our MFO resident’s servant hearts shone brightly!

Make A Donation

Donate Now

Sponsor a Child or Young Adult

Sponsor now

Volunteer

Volunteer Today

MAISON FORTUNÉ

ORPHANAGE FOUNDATION

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 3092, Chesapeake, VA 23327-3092

Email: Helpthechildren@mfofoundation.org

 


 

Haiti Earthquake Update MFO Ambassadors to Les Cayes this weekend – THANK YOU!!!

Haiti Earthquake Update MFO Ambassadors to Les Cayes this weekend – THANK YOU!!!

by | Sep 3, 2021 | News

Haiti Earthquake Update MFO Ambassadors to Les Cayes this weekend – THANK YOU!!!

Saturday 9.3.21 marks three weeks since the 7.2 magnitude earthquake rocked “the Big South” – southwestern part of Haiti. Jean Louis and his team of student ambassadors will be embarking for Les Cayes, to distribute rice, beans, clothing, small toys, lots of smiles, and a truck-load of goodwill! Many thanks to the long list of ardent supporters near and far who helped us reach our $5,000 goal in less than a week.

I continue to see photos and reports of the earthquake damage. Not only have homes and businesses been destroyed, but mountainsides have fallen, landscapes altered and crops have been decimated. Concerns are growing for the already fragile economy. Staple supply prices are beginning to climb.

The trip on Saturday will teach invaluable lessons to our residents. They are sharing acts of human kindness with those who have lost everything. MFO residents will be distributing staple supplies of rice, beans, dried fish, water, medicine, clothing from the rental truck along with loads of goodwill! Their servant’s hearts are shining.

Again, thank you for supporting this internal mission trip.
Bondye Bon and Mesi Anpil from our brothers and sisters in Haiti!

!17 Days away – Won’t you join us?!

757 Ball Race – Saturday, September 18, 2021
5-8 pm, River Walk Community Pool
701 River Walk Parkway ~ Chesapeake, VA 23320

On Saturday, September 18th for our second annual 757 Ball Race! Cheer on colorful racing balls in the first heat honoring the 168 residents and 222-day students at Maison Fortuné Orphanage. As the sun sets, we’ll light up the pool with 150 glowing balls honoring our supporters and watch them race to the finish line. All proceeds from the 757 Ball Race will go to support the children of Maison Fortuné Orphanage! A family-friendly event, we encourage guests of all ages to have a ball with us! The cook-out fare to include bbq, fixings, hotdogs, assorted beverages, one drink coupon for adults and a colored racing ball will be included with the admission price. The event will be held rain or shine. The first balls to cross the finish line in each heat will be awarded prizes! You do not need to be present to win!

Racing Ball Heat 1 Prize – “Virginia Wine Time” – sample of vines from across the Old Dominion and accompanying tasting for two valued at $250

In the event a child wins either of these heats alternate baskets for the under 21 crowds:

Youth Racing Ball Heat 1 – “Movie Night” – Tickets for two to cinema café and accompanying goodies for another night of stay-at-home Redbox movie watching

Adults 21 and over ~ $25
Youth under 21 ~ $10

For everyone’s safety, masks are required.

Please register in advance for your admission tickets HERE!

With Love, Babs Zukowski
Executive Director

MFO Ambassador Pilgrimage to Les Cayes…Take TWO (Earthquake Update)

MFO Ambassador Pilgrimage to Les Cayes…Take TWO (Earthquake Update)

by | Sep 1, 2021 | The Latest

MFO Ambassador Pilgrimage to Les Cayes…Take TWO (Earthquake Update)

One week after the 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit “the Big South” – southwestern part of Haiti, Jean Louis dispatched a team of eight ambassadors to Les Cayes, including five resident students. They took the campus transport van and loaded it full of supplies. While there, they distributed rice, beans, clothing, small toys and lots of smiles and goodwill! Jonel, our boy’s campus director, spoke with authorities to bolster awareness of the orphanage and offered condolences to the many individuals who had lost homes and family.

As the ambassadors arrived back in Hinche on Monday, Jean Louis said, “We didn’t really help that many, but did what we could.” You could hear the sadness in his voice as there are so many still waiting for help. I asked, “Do you know the story about the starfish?” He didn’t – and I’ll share it with him on our weekly call. “Well,” I said, “for those you helped, you have made a difference. However small it may seem, it is still something. And something is better than nothing.” He agreed. This is truly an amazing story. We constantly hear about aid coming from outside Haiti, but rarely do we hear about aid being dispatched from within. The MFO Ambassador trip to the earthquake-ravaged “Big South” was incredible – sharing something with those who lost everything – simply put: compassion for the fellow man.

We are so proud of our MFO team. Their pilgrimage of goodwill and compassion is one of many core values our resident students are learning…servant’s hearts are shining!!! AND it’s going to happen again! We are planning a second Ambassador Pilgrimage to Les Cayes on September 4. Trip #2 will have more impact as we will be renting a truck, police escort, and filling the truck with staple supplies to help those living in temporary tent cities. Follows is cost of supplies – and we will need LOTS of these supplies! Stock will be purchased in Hinche and Port au Prince:

20-pound bag of rice $22 (Goal of 50 count =$1,100)

20-pound bag of beans $35 (Goal of 50 count =$1,750)

10-pound container of cooking oil $54

Case of Spaghetti $12 (Goal of 50 count = $600)

Case of Herring dried fish (Goal of 25 count = $1,250

Set of 4 tarps $18

Case of Water $5

Case of aspirin $32

Case of soap $6

Case of detergent $18

Case of paper towels $7

We need your immediate help! In order to fill the truck, provide transportation and man-power to get items into the hands of those impacted by the earthquake,

we must raise $5,000 by Wednesday, September 1st!

The excess fund raised will go towards the Maison Fortune Orphanage mission.