FOUNDER STORY .
Growing up in Haiti, Mikerlande Poliard Adelson knows firsthand how many, unfortunately, struggle with deprivation of food, clean running water, lack of infrastructure and education. From a young age into adulthood, helping others has always been in her heart.
In 2017, she traveled to Marsh Harbour, Bahamas for her church’s women empowerment group’s 12th annual “Women of Compassion Conference.” Seeing how residents lived helped propel Mikerlande’s passion for making a change. There, she decided to put her mission in action.
The following year, she went back to the Bahamas -- this time on her own. In the months leading up to the trip, she collected school supplies and hygienic products to help residents of Hope Town, a small district on the Abaco Islands. Just a few months later, her mission took her to La Romana in the Dominican Republic -- where she also supplied residents with basic necessities. She also got the chance to visit one of the many Bateys -- or shanty-town camps -- where Haitian descendants live and work in deplorable conditions. Day in and out, residents there work in sugar cane plantations for little pay.
Mikerlande also supports a school and church in her native land of Haiti. She not only helps provide food, clothing, school supplies to the island of Tortuga, but she also works to empower women and men by teaching trade.
Through her non-profit organization “Elevate Them” -- founded in 2018 -- Mikerlande hopes to make a difference in the life of others and reach out to even more people, and places, in the years to come.
BOARD MEMBERS
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Jamie F Adelson, President
Jamie grew up watching her mother help others. This helped cultivate her joy for supporting the community and giving to those in need. Compassionate with an innate ability to put herself in the shoes of others; Jamie resonates heavily with Elevate Them’s core value of empowering lives. She believes there is greater value in teaching people how to become a fisherman as opposed to giving them a fish.
Clarice Louis Charles, Vice President
Clarise Louis-Charles was born in Freeport, Grand Bahamas, to Haitian parents. I truly believe that God has blessed me with a heart of compassion, empathy, patience and understanding. One of my dreams in life was to do missionary work; God opened that door of opportunity and has seamlessly and effortlessly brought Mikey and I together to make that dream a reality with Elevate Them
Cherry Smith, Secretary
Cherry is an Elder at New Life In The City Ministry. She is also a Missionary, teacher and counselor. She works at the ministry as Pastor Isaac's secretary. In her spare time, she tutors at-risk kids in mathematics and English. She also teaches children how to read
Delta Lewis, Treasurer
Delta is excited about this new journey and all that is yet to come. She feels there is a critical need in our community, and we are here to address the need. As a Christian she understands the importance of being the hand and feet of Jesus. And belives that we as followers are commissioned and given a directive to spread the Word of God through our actions, our giving, and our invaluable time.
Delson Jacques-Louis, Member
Delson was born and raised in Haiti and moved to the United States in 2011. Delson has explored a variety of educational and professional options over his lifetime that all demonstrate his unrelenting dedication to personal development, public service, and the healthcare industry.
ADVISORY MEMBERS
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Kenson Desinor
Kenson Desinor is the founder and senior pastor of Light of the World Christian Church of Las Vegas for over 10 years. Kenson is also a US Air Force Veteran who served during Iraqi Freedom. Kenson is a philanthropist who is dedicated to helping the poor. In the past few years, Kenson took several mission trips to Mexico and Haiti.
Nelly Joseph
Ms. Nelly is the author of 15 books, founder of the Kingdom Global Advancement nonprofit organization and an Apostle/Overseer of Transforming and Renewing Hearts Ministry. She spearheaded numerous community panels and has been active in mentoring our young people. mother of two beautiful children. Ms. Nelly’s mission is to build, restore and enhance hope in our community.DONATE NOW
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