Our Story

In January 2010, after the devastating earthquake in Haiti that claimed over 300,000 lives, Doodle Cinotti felt a clear calling in her heart to go and help. When she shared this with her husband, Mike, his response was simple: “Let’s see what we can do.”

They had never been on a mission trip before—let alone imagined leading one. But Doodle, who was working at Southpoint Community Church, went to the Missions Pastor to ask if a team could go to Haiti to serve, build, preach—whatever was needed to help.

Through a connection with a group in Jacksonville, a trip was arranged to build shelters from billboard posters and 2x4s. Materials for six shelters were sent ahead in a container, and in March 2010, a team of twelve from Southpoint landed in Haiti.

That first trip changed everything. We had our own plans, but the moment our feet touched Haitian soil, God’s plans took over. He has been directing our steps there ever since.

On that trip, we met Lynn Joseph, founder of Mission of Grace in the village of Carries. We knew immediately we were called to serve this mission. We have returned year after year, also serving in Foundation Guillaume in Plaisance, and in communities like Cité Soleil, Bois Neuf, Fond Baptiste, Montrouis, and Arcahaie.

Over the years, we have launched many ongoing projects aimed at moving Haiti forward. While sharing the Gospel is at the heart of everything we do, we believe education is the key to Haiti’s future. We strive to create jobs, feed the hungry, uphold the sanctity of marriage, improve living conditions, care for the environment, encourage agriculture, and provide safe, healthy places to live.

From one “yes” in 2010 to countless steps of faith since—our mission in Haiti continues, because God is not done yet.