CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Christel House addresses the root causes of poverty through a holistic human development model. Christel House focuses on the "whole child," providing robust K-12 education, character development, health care and nutrition, family assistance, career guidance and job placement. Christel House almost becomes a child’s surrogate parent through its long-term approach, comprehensive services and College & Careers program. For 18 years – from early childhood through high school, college and into launching a career – we support and nurture each child’s potential. Character development is just as important as academic learning. College & Careers guides our graduates through post-secondary studies and/or into the workforce. Christel House operates with rigorous business principles, clearly defined goals and metrics to measure our success. We are committed to high degrees of accountability and transparency at every level of the organization.

High measures of accountability, complete transparency and rigorous business practices define Christel House as a charity. 100% of all donations directly benefit the children of Christel House. Overhead and fundraising costs are provided by the organization's Founder. Christel DeHaan has generously supported Christel House financially and is bequeathing most of her assets to fund its general, administrative and fundraising expenses far into the future. This structure leverages her resources most effectively and enables expansion. A growing number of corporate, foundation and individual donors in the United States and globally support Christel House as well.

Christel House helps impoverished children transform their lives and break the cycle of poverty. Some of our 2018 statistics that prove the Christel House model WORKS! 99% of Christel House students pass graduation exams; 92% of graduates are continuing studies or employed; Annual K-12 student retention rate is 96%; Average K-12 attendance is 96%.

Christel House currently has eight learning centers around the world. Two in India (Bangalore and Atal Nagar), one in Mexico City, Mexico, one in Cape Town, South Africa, and four schools in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA). Over 5,154 students are being served (including College & Careers.) The government of Jamaica and Christel House entered into a Memorandum of Understanding and Agreement, clearing the way for the ninth Christel House learning center. Christel House Jamaica is scheduled to open in September of 2020.