The story behind the illustration in Volunteer SongShi Liang’s own words-  Three Haitian girls stand in front of the wall. We can see the wood, and the wall. The wall…

Cultivating an enriching lifestyle of volunteering involves a combination of mindset, planning, and ongoing commitment. Our founder, Marie Thadal has spent many years volunteering with the Society of Cosmetic Chemists…

December is the most giving month of the year, and there are many good reasons to do so. As a business and individual, December 31 marks the last day that…

In December of last year, close to 60% of Haiti’s capital was reportedly dominated by gangs, a situation that caused nearly 20,000 people to flee their homes. Since then, the…

What are you grateful for this Thanksgiving? I bet expressing gratitude for running water from faucets in your bathrooms might not be making it to your list. What about expressing…

This month, I had the pleasure of attending Project SUPER’s 30th anniversary symposium at Rutgers’ Douglass Residential College alongside the founder of Itiah Angels for Learning, Marie Thadal. The project,…

We want to extend a heartfelt appreciation to the exceptional individuals who form the backbone of Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) – our dedicated volunteers. These remarkable individuals selflessly invest…

Rutgers Douglass is taking a significant step in promoting volunteerism and supporting academic initiatives that benefit impoverished children in Haiti and the Caribbean.  A relationship between Itiah Angels for Learning…

As we shift into the fall, it is essential to remember that being thankful is not just for Thanksgiving or other holidays. Having gratitude and being appreciative of what you…

Itiah Angel for Learning’s (IAFL’s) networks are growing, featuring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics) professionals and students pursuing various majors in their undergraduate education. The 1st annual gala…

The amazing volunteers at Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) are fostering a loving relationship with New Jersey Angels. The team will donate a holiday gift basket known as a Love…

“I am enjoying my time at Rutgers University. I am a part of the Douglass Residential College (DRC), which helped me get into technology. I have always liked STEM (Science,…

As we enter the fall season and our friends and family return to school, we must remember that there are others whose lives are not so easy. It is easy…

In a world often focused on the pursuit of success and personal gain, there are those who use their influence and resources to give back to their communities and beyond.…

Harnessing the power of social media and technology to promote charitable giving, the social movement of GivingTuseday started on November 27, 2012, at the Belfer Center for Innovation & Social…

Happy birthday to ITIAH Angels for Learning! On September 14th, the organization officially turns 5 years old. We are so incredibly proud of our achievements and the work we continue…

As a young, Black woman, I understand that hair is integral to one’s identity, culture, and confidence. Hair differs from relatives and friends but can sometimes be a focal point.…

August is National Black Business Month and I am honored to highlight TropicalOrigin.com A Black and woman owned, luxury hair care and bath & body company.  With this promo code:…

The IAFL first “5th Year Gala of Angels” was a history-making event for the Organization. We owe special gratitude to many sponsors, donors, volunteers, guests, and participants for the success…

We couldn’t have achieved this monumental feat without you, our sponsors! Words cannot express the depth of our gratitude for the support we received. Thanks to our gala event sponsor,…

We would like to show our appreciation to the volunteers from Robbinsville High School for their help in making our “Gala of Angels” a great success. Student volunteers from the…

“Six Facts about Haitian Education System” was my first article contribution to IAFL’s Monthly Newsletter in the Fall of 2020. I never thought I would be a writer for an…

We live in a world that innovates rapidly. What gets discovered today becomes part of our lives almost instantaneously. For example, ChatGPT – once it was introduced to the world,…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) would like to give a special shout out to the businesses and organizations that support our A Gala of Angels fundraising event. We are so…

Upon receiving the vibrant red envelope covering my acceptance letter, I realized I could do more than my short-lived science research project in my senior high school. As a proud…

Barry C. Certner, Ph.D. was a trained psychologist and one of the nation’s leading applied behavioral scientists. Having earned his doctorate in clinical psychology and in community psychology from the…

I am a first-generation Jamaican-American, pursuing information technology and technical writing at Rutgers University-New Brunswick. My beliefs and academic motivations are rooted in my immediate family’s background and hard work.…

We are beyond excited to announce the keynote speaker for our Gala of Angels on July 29th, will be the Professor of Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Development at Rochester Institute…

Written by Krutarth Trivedi Imagine waking up every morning and not knowing if you will have enough food to eat that day. For many Haitians, this is their reality as…

Written by Serina Bernardo In observance of Arbor Day this past April 28th, we celebrated nature and recognized the need to plant more trees. Haiti was once covered in lush…

Written by Jennifer Shu-Ping Chen Haitian communities around the world celebrate National Flag Day on May 18th of every year, which is a day for Haitians to celebrate the original…

Haiti, a country located in the Caribbean, has been facing an environmental crisis for many years, with deforestation being one of the main culprits. Deforestation is the removal of trees…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) is ecstatic to announce that the donation shipment was received at the Ecole Mere Louise school this March. After months at sea and unable to…

Founded in 2018, the non-profit, Itiah Angels For Learning is turning 5 years old! This summer on July 29, happening in the heart of Princeton, New Jersey, we are celebrating…

Dear Friends, We hope that you are enjoying the warm weather of spring as we enter a new season. As we continue to make our way through the year, we…

Stacy Hunt is a professionally trained classical singer and mother of two budding pianists. A few months after beginning to teach her own kids, she subscribed to Piano Marvel hoping…

We are excited to announce that the winners of Piano Marvel Christmas Challenge 2022 have launched a program to be Pen Pals with Students from École Mère Louise (EML)! When…

Haiti’s political and social problems have been bubbling under the surface, rarely making international news. Gangs now control over 60% of the capital city and all of Haiti’s major highways,…

Haiti is well known for their rich culture, flavorful foods, and the resilient spirit of their people, but did you know about their role in the fragrance industry? Haiti’s connection…

Dear Friends, As we prepare for the wonders of spring and say goodbye to winter, it is a nice time to take a moment to reflect on the first months…

Imagine a 6-year-old American or European child waking up in the morning to get ready for school. One parent may prepare a meal, ready the child for school, and wait…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) is planning a shoe drive for the students at the Ecole Mere Louise elementary school in Haiti. Many students walk several miles to school. Their…

Fact 1: Economic decline, reduced agricultural production, rising inflation, recurrent natural disasters, persistent political instability, and insecurity continue to limit populations’ access to essential commodities and contribute to worsening food…

Dear Friends, In the spirit of American heart month that is filled with love and compassion, we are grateful to spotlight those who have made an impact on Itiah Angels…

In Haiti, many high-achieving individuals were born. Here is a list of a few individuals who have made a great contribution to Haitian excellence. Dr. Carole Berotte Joseph: During her…

According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cholera is an acute, diarrheal illness caused by infection of the intestine with the toxigenic bacterium Vibrio cholerae serogroup O1 or O139.…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) has a mission to empower our young students in Haiti with a holistic education. But why is education especially important for Haiti?  Haiti’s economic and…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) is so grateful for our partnership with Café Du Pain Bakery. Our partnership first began in early 2020, right before the start of the pandemic.…

We thank you, our generous donors for your generosity throughout the year. Your support makes the success of our mission possible. We are excited to share with you some highlights…

Since the resurgence of cholera in October 2nd 2022, as of 14 December 2022, there have been 15,000 suspected cases with a 2% case fatality rate, which is a 67%…

Dear Friends, January is a time for renewal and refreshment. It is also a time to reflect on what we have accomplished and to launch our 2023 plan. Itiah Angels…

It’s the end of 2022, and the season of giving is upon us. This year, in addition to giving thanks to our donors, we also conducted a survey to better…

Heidi Garner, Piano Marvel Chief Marketing Officer There is an excited buzz among all of us here at Piano Marvel as we prepare for the Christmas Challenge this year! It…

On Saturday, February 11, Itiah Angels for Learning’s first annual “Meet & Greet IAFL” event will be hosted at Café Du Pain bakery located in Lawrence, New Jersey. This is…

Written by Hope Neis from Robbinsville Farmers Market Hydroponic Farm Coordinator Robbinsville Division of Recreation and Parks Education and helping students grow to their fullest potential has always been very…

Dear Friends, December is a time to celebrate generosity and to thank you for your continued support of our organization. In a special edition of the ITIAH BULLETIN newsletter, we would…

On October 14, the United Nations warned of an unprecedented level of hunger recorded in Haiti. According to the latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification index (IPC) analysis, a record…

On the third day of October this year, it was the official first day of the 2022-2023 academic year. Instead of the hustle and bustle of parents purchasing school supplies…

On Saturday, October 1, Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) founder Marie Thadal participated in the Christiana Foglio DC ’84 Douglass Career Conference at Rutgers University. With her background in chemistry,…

GivingTuesday, also known as #GivingTuesday, takes place the Tuesday right after Thanksgiving. This year #GivingTuesday falls on November 29.   What is GivingTuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing…

Dear Friends, November is a time to remember what we are thankful for and to show gratitude for all the blessings that have come our way. It is a month…

Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) would like to give a special shout out to the Smith Family Foundation for their College Care Package initiative this past August! In their 6th…

Food insecurity is a real and pressing issue worldwide. Globally, 828 million people suffer from food insecurity, and the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warns that over 45 million people…

On September 28th, President Biden convened the first White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health – the first of its kind since 1969. The conference came amid rising food…

Dear Friends, October is an important month here at Itiah Angels for Learning. It is the time when we host our annual month-long fundraising event. The students at Mère Louise…

Throughout the past year, your generous donation has helped the children at École Mère Louise (EML) elementary school gain access to improved health care, education, and community empowerment. We would…

This summer was a time of fun and cheer at the Robbinsville Farmers Market, celebrating local businesses and nonprofits in the community! During the months of July and August, Itiah Angels for…

Dear Friends, We have missed you during our two months hiatus. But we are back to keep you informed on our impact and upcoming activities. As the higher summer temperatures…

When Marie Thadal founded ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) on 09/14/2018, a quote from Anne-Marie Javouhey served as her inspiration: “Leave your country and everything you hold dear, go and…

You are cordially invited to join ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) to celebrate the organization’s 4th year anniversary! Our “4th Anniversary of Doing Good” celebration will be held September 16th…

This summer was a time of fun and cheer at the Robbinsville Farmers Market, celebrating local businesses and nonprofits in the community! During the months of July and August, Itiah…

Dear Friends, Students are resuming their education for another school year despite the chaos occurring around them in Haiti. In the midst of their studies, we rally around them and…

It is that time of the year when we start to think about our commitment to pay the tuition for the 100 students at Ecole Mere Louise School. Keeping our…

It seems that the entire community of Robbinsville came out to participate in the fun. The festival is the township’s most significant event. The forecasted rain did not keep families…

The school year is finally coming to a close! June is the first summer month of the year, which marks the beginning of summer break for many students. During the…

IAFL’s Vice President, Chair of the New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC), and the Chief Scientific officer of Nutrafol, Dr. Giorgio Dell’Acqua, hosted Suppliers’ Day last month on May…

Living in a humid tropical environment, Haitians are well familiar with hot summers and warm weather. Unlike Haiti, for the most part, our weather here in the United States is…

Hi Friends, Welcome to another edition of our newsletter! Summer is quickly approaching, but our work continues for the students at Ecole Mere Louise (EML). The theme for this month’s…

As a country that has been through a long and formidable list of problems, many non-governmental organizations (NGOs) such as ITIAH Angels of Learning have been working locally to support…

The Trenton Farmers Market is kindly donating a table to Itiah Angels for Learning (IAFL) on June 25th! At the Trenton Farmers Market, you can find a variety of baked…

Nemesis Team 2590 is an award-winning FIRST Robotics team and non-profit based in Robbinsville High School, NJ. Although building robots and participating in competitions are an important part of what…

Like the fickle, ever-changing weather, sometimes our moods can swing from contentment to frustration. This emphasizes the importance of maintaining our mental health to keep our emotions stable. An activity…

Hi friends,    It is officially May and with it comes the enjoyment of spring weather. But it is also a time to refresh and renew with spring cleaning and…

Our Dieumima, an orphan and one of our 100 little girls, passed away this month. She was under the care of her loving grandmother and was her grandmother’s hope for…

Haiti’s first flag was conceived by the revolutionary Jean-Jacques Dessalines, who used French flag bits to stick the colors blue and red together. According to local history, red represented those…

ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) attended the Robotic Networking Night hosted by the Robbinsville High School Robotics Team on March 30. Representing IAFL was Marie Thadal,  Magnolia Brown-McGlothen from the…

Haiti’s biggest celebration of the year, Carnival, or “Kanaval” in Haitian Creole, begins every year in late January and ends with a four-day party right before the Roman Catholic holiday…

Hi friends,   Welcome to another edition of the ITIAH Bulletin. Spring has blossomed and Easter is right around the corner, and our world is brimming with color. It is…

  IAFL hosted a fantastic fundraiser at Café Du Pain Bakery in Lawrenceville, New Jersey, with the help of our wonderful volunteers, Magnolia Brown-McGlothen, Sherly Porsana, Giorgio Dell’Acqua, Alinah Thadal,…

  ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) is extremely grateful for the generous donation from The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey. The Children’s Home Society of New Jersey kindly donated…

  On February 16, ITIAH Angels for Learning (IAFL) met with the Deans of Rider University to establish a strategic partnership and provide opportunities for Rider University students. Deans Kutcher,…

  As the pandemic appears to be winding down, this year we begin the journey of recovery. We are learning to live with the virus and with the collateral damage,…

  Hi friends,   Welcome to another edition of ITIAH Bulletin, IAFL’s monthly newsletter! March is all about the start of spring and with it the feeling of rejuvenation. In…

The volunteers of IAFL have planned the sweetest event to introduce friends of ITIAH to Café Du Pain Bakery, our sponsor. “Love is in the Air Fundraiser” was designed to…

Haiti has navigated through many challenges during the past year, especially the devastating earthquake that struck southern Haiti back in August. However, there is still much more to do as…

  The mission of ITIAH Angels for Learning is to promote optimal educational conditions for students in Haiti. One way of fostering learning is by ensuring that the children have…

  Before leading IAFL and managing its humanitarian goals, Marie Thadal had first established a home at Jeen International in 1998 as a sales representative. Jeen International is a privately…