On September 28, 2022, Hurricane Ian hit just north of the barrier island of Sanibel, off the coast of Fort Myers, Florida.  One of the worst storms in Florida’s history, it packed winds of 155 miles per hour, just shy of Category 5 speeds, and propelled an 8–15-foot storm surge that “overwashed” Sanibel – that […]

Hope for Kidz is a program that has had a dramatic impact on the lives of not just kids by providing them hope through education but also their families, their churches, their communities, and their schools. It is a huge help in this time of unprecedented inflation and runaway costs in Haiti. However, because of […]

There have been a lot of things that have hindered or postponed growth and ministry in Haiti.  Once again gang activity in the capital resulted in the need to cancel teams.  We are thankful that our headquarters and most of the areas where we minister in southern Haiti are located remain quiet and safe.  The […]

Hello. This is Rob Thompson emailing you. This is clearly not about me, but yes, it’s me! Hello! You haven’t heard from me in 5+ years. I’m not officially serving with RMI, but RMI has given their blessing to this effort. I’m currently a pastor in NJ. Yet, I love my brothers and sisters in […]

With Giving Tuesday coming up on Nov. 28, we thought it was important to share with you about MinistryWatch.  When you want to verify the funds you donate to an organization are being used responsibly, it is important to research them on an independent website such as MinistryWatch.   “MinistryWatch is an advocate for TRANSPARENCY, ACCOUNTABILITY, […]

RMI is excited to announce our holiday food campaign.  The Lord’s provision has allowed us to safely and securely receive our latest shipments of food.  This gift of food is especially needed now.  With the gangs in the capital blocking off the roads and inflation at more than 300%, food scarcity is at an all-time […]

If you feel called by God to be in full-time ministry, then we need you!  RMI is open to couples, families, or singles.  Almost any profession can be used on the mission field.  You never know how God will use you!   Jim and April Starkey have been in Haiti 4 years, going on 5 in […]

High in the mountains in southern Haiti sits the village of Dubois.  The thriving church there has an active school (which is a part of RMI’s Hope for Kidz and Hot Lunch Program).  On August 15, 2021, a 7.2 earthquake hit southern Haiti, heavily damaging many homes, businesses, schools, and churches.  The Dubois school (built […]

 Unfortunately, RMI is forced to temporarily suspend the sale of food boxes for individuals, families, and churches.  Two containers of food that were expected to be delivered weeks ago have still not arrived for various reasons: either gang and road blockage issues in Port-au-Prince or customs issues.  Consequently, we are unable to deliver food boxes […]

If you feel called by God to be in full-time ministry, then we need you!  RMI is open to couples, families, or singles.  Almost any profession can be used on the mission field.  One former missionary, Joel Sutton, used to work as an arborist, skillfully trimming or cutting trees down.  He took his equipment to […]