WMI is proud of the entrepreneurial and giving spirit Ralf Etienne radiates within his home community on the island nation of Haiti. Ralf Etienne is a survivor of the earthquake that struck Haiti in January 2010. As a result of the earthquake, he lost his left leg, and at that point, he realized that his life needed […]
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Haiti: Building Begins
Volunteers from the Wells Mountain Foundation, Inc.and Ridgewood YMCA are headed to Caracol, Haiti to begin constructing the fourth YMCA Container Project ONE WEEK from TODAY! We are excited to see this piece of land transformed into a central hub for all ages to gather, obtain knowledge, and work together in advancing their community! We look forward to […]
WMF Online Auction: Items Needed
WMF will be hosting an online auction fundraiser from October 1 – 17! Last year we received 60 donated items for the auction and raised $6532 thanks to generous bidders and supporters! We are currently seeking donations of new items, experiences, gift certificates, etc. Please spread the word! Funds raised will assist in supporting the […]
WMF Outhouse in Bristol, Vermont
Tom Wells, Jordyn Wells, and Carol Wells The Wells Mountain Foundation participated in a unique Fourth of July tradition in Bristol, Vermont this year! On the morning of Independence Day, two runners and one very brave rider participated in the Bristol Fourth of July Outhouse Races! All teams are given the same box structure on […]
$10K Raised by Michael Tagliavia & Jennifer Bennett
WMF is very honored to announce the amazing dedication, planning, and hosting of a tremendously successful fundraiser by Michael Tagliavia and Jennifer Bennett! Together they have raised $10,000 to support the Wells Mountain Foundation, Inc. & Ridgewood YMCA Container YMCA Project! Both Michael and Jennifer will be traveling to Cap Haitien, Haiti in September to begin building the fourth […]
Shipping Container Leaves U.S. Bound for Haiti!
Another shipping container has left the U.S. port and is on the way to Haiti! The container has been filled with building materials needed for the next Container YMCA in partnership with the Foundation YMCA d’Haiti to be built in Cap Haitien this September, equipment for the upcoming Ridgewood YMCA soccer camp, donations for Wings of Refuge which runs an […]
Donated Building Supplies for Haiti Container YMCA #3!
Wells Mountain Foundation, Inc. and the Ridgewood YMCA have begun loading donated doors and windows at the warehouse! Donated building supplies will be used to build a third Container YMCA in Haiti for Fondation YMCA d’Haiti in September 2014! Tom, Phil and Rick are excited for the building to begin!
Ridgewood YMCA & WMF – World Service Program 2014 Video
Tom Wells, Co-Founder and President of WMF and Phillip Wells, Haiti Project Architect stand proudly outside of the the YMCA Centre Communautaire Boutin, Haiti The Ridgewood YMCA and Wells Mountain Foundation, Inc. are gearing up for another exciting year of World Service Programs. Check out this video to learn about the powerful experiences participants have had in Haiti with Fondation […]
Student Initiative in Miragoane, Haiti
WMF Scholar Ralf Etienne from Haiti is pictured on the left. Ralf is a student at Anderson University and has continued to give back to his community in Haiti while studying abroad. Ralf has organized supply drives and has plans to lead a trip of volunteers to his community of Miragoane this spring! The group […]
WMF President Visits Haiti
WMF President, Tom Wells attended the YMCA d’Haiti Board of Directors meeting this past week in Port Au Prince, Haiti. WMF is excited to be headed back to Haiti this summer to construct the third Container YMCA with a dedicated group of 12 volunteers ready to work hard and meet many new friends. Learn of […]
