CHRISTEL HOUSE INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Christel House transforms the lives of impoverished children around the world — breaking the cycle of poverty and building self-sufficient, contributing members of society.

Children don't choose to live in poverty. Most grow up never realizing their human potential. Instead they face physical and psychological trauma - hunger, malnutrition, disease, low self-esteem and lack of opportunity. Christel House offers a pathway for students away from multi-generational poverty and creates self- sufficient, productive citizens of the world who give back to their communities. Christel House has learning centers around the world - two in India, one in Jamaica, one in Mexico, one in South Africa and three charter schools in Indianapolis.

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. Our College & Careers program guides our graduates through post-secondary studies, vocational/or job certifications 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 currently has nine 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 public charter schools in Indianapolis, Indiana (USA). Our newest school, Christel House Jamaica opened in the Fall of 2020. Nearly 6,000 students are being served (including College & Careers graduates).