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Friends of the Children of Haiti

aka FOTCOH   |   Peoria, IL   |  www.fotcoh.org

Mission

Friends of the Children of Haiti was started in 1985 with a simple but profound mission: Provide essential and sustained medical care and health education to the poor of Haiti at our clinic near Jacmel.

Ruling year info

1992

Executive Director

Mr. Nathan Ruby

Main address

P.O. Box 789

Peoria, IL 61652 USA

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EIN

37-1274477

NTEE code info

Health Treatment Facilities (Primarily Outpatient) (E30)

Pediatrics (G98)

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Our programs

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Medical Care and Health Education

FOTCOH serves 15,000+ Haitian people each year. For nearly 30 years, Friends of the Children of Haiti has provided healthcare and hope to the people of Haiti. FOTCOH provides year-round medical services as well as community education and hygiene programs in Cyvadier, Haiti. FOTCOH’s staff and devoted volunteers treat medical conditions including hypertension, diabetes, asthma, pregnancy, severe skin infections, and burn injuries, as well as malnutrition in children.

FOTCOH also leads hygiene and health programs in the community. Through our WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) Program, we teach proper handwashing techniques, provide access to clean water, build latrines, and promote proper sanitation practices.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

FOTCOH's Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program provides expertise and interventions aimed at saving lives and reducing illness by improving access to healthy and safe water, adequate sanitation and improved hygiene. The WASH program is an opportunity for volunteers to travel to rural communities to teach, support, and educate them about safe and effective practices.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

FOTOCH’s Weekly Urgent Care in Cyvadier serves a variety of common medical issues including burn care, infections, malnutrition, viruses, fever, skin issues, wound care, and more. The Weekly Urgent Care is open every Saturday, allowing Haitians to seek medical care on a consistent basis beyond the larger Vital Health Clinics. The Weekly Urgent Care ensures that disease treatments, prevention, and education are accessible to Haitians that would otherwise not have regular access to medical care.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

A large part of FOTCOH's mission is to help Haitians who may be in need of surgical procedures. FOTCOH covers all surgical fees including the operating room rental, paying for the services of an anesthesiologist, and the cost of all necessary supplies. One American surgian has performed over 2,000 surgeries.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Adults

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Financials

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Friends of the Children of Haiti

Board of directors
as of 01/15/2024
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Dr Patrick Renick

Family Practice Graham Health System

Term: 2016 - 2023

Richard Hammond

Founder

Barbara Hammond

Co-founder

Dr. Garron Lukas

Retired-University of Illinois; Greenville Health System

Susan Wozniak

Retired - President/CEO, Children's Hospital of Illinois

Brian Hersey

Falcon's Ledge Partners, Inc.

Michael Henderson

Lead Counsel - OSF Healthcare

Jenna Ford

Children's Hospital of Illinois

Jim Kaltenbach

Greenville Health System

Marty Hammond

Rk Stratman, Inc.

Julie DuBois

Family Nurse Practitioner, Staff Care

John Zamer

Retired Attorney, Partner at Jones Day

Ernest Aud

Retired Attorney

Dr Brian Bamberger

University of Illinois College of Medicine

Board leadership practices

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/16/2022

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