St. Thomas maintains a relationship with St. Matthias School, Thomonde, Haiti through The Partnership Program of the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti. St. Matthias prvodes church services and education for 265 students and their families in the rural mountains of Haiti, disctrict of Hinche.

What is the THE PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM? Coordinated by the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, a member diocese of the Episcopal Church, USA, the Partnership Program strives to meet the needs of the Episcopal schools and related ministries in the Diocese by creating and fostering outreach partnerships with individuals and congregations.

Want to participate? Consider giving a gift through the Alternative Gift Program. Instead of giving someone another candle, or cosmetics, or stationary, consider making a donation in their name to our Haiti Partnership. Forms can be obtained in the office and donations range from $6 for a months tuition for a student to attend school all the way up to $180 for a farmer to attend training and receive aid for one year in the got project.

News update 1/25/2010
We have heard through a connection from York School in California, that St. Matthais did not sustain any damage and Fr. Wallin and his family are well. No doubt as people leave Port-au-Prince, they will migrate to the area around Thomonde. Episcopal Relief and Development has a long standing ministry in Haiti and we have been askd to send our monetary support to them.  P.O. Box 7058 Merrifield, VA 22116-7058. In the future there may be ways we can directly suppport St. Matthais in Thomonde.