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R.I. nonprofit leader decries Trumpending temporary protected status forHaitians as ‘utter cruelty and zealotry’
PROVIDENCE — On June 27, the Trump administration announced that it will terminate legal protection for Haitian migrants , setting them...
Bernard Georges
Jul 11 min read


Bernard Georges
Jun 40 min read


Senate Committee on Judiciary: 2-11-2025
Senate Bill No.59 BY Tikoian, Lawson, Britto, Gallo, LaMountain, Gu, Bissaillon, Felag, Dimitri, Burke ENTITLED, AN ACT RELATING TO...
Bernard Georges
Feb 182 min read


In its 20 year ministry, Keep the Heat On has contributed nearly $4.4 million of heating assistance to 17,750 Rhode Islanders
Bernard Georges engages in conversation at the Diocese of Providence event. “Last week, Diocesan Administrator Msgr. Albert A. Kenney...
Laura Kilgus
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Amid challenging adjustment, Haitian immigrants in RI find support in community orgs
Over the past two years, about 1,100 Haitian immigrants have come to Rhode Island, according to Baha Sadr, the state refugee coordinator...
Sanai Rashid
Oct 30, 20245 min read


Dehumanizing rhetoric about Haitian immigrants is unbecoming to America
There has been no worse recent example of spurious anti-immigrant rhetoric than the claims, by Donald Trump and his running mate JD...

Ruth Taylor
Sep 24, 20243 min read


Local Haitian urges Rhode Islanders to attend gala to learn about the culture
CRANSTON, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island is home to a large Haitian population and on Friday they are celebrating their culture at the 11th...
Bernard Georges
Sep 18, 20241 min read


Haitian community reacts to Trump's derogatory remarks in presidential debate
A Rhode Island based Haitian non-profit has shared their thoughts on former President Donald Trump's false claim of Haitian immigrants...
Bernard Georges
Sep 12, 20241 min read


NB4HS Mourns Missionaries
The NB4HS community expresses their deepest condolences to the families of the three missionaries killed in Haiti: Americans Davy and...
Bernard Georges
May 28, 20241 min read


For Haitians who built a community in Rhode Island, dreams of returning home fade
As violence and chaos rages on in Haiti, R.I. advocates speak out By Alli-Michelle Conti - BOSTON GLOBE
Bernard Georges
May 28, 20241 min read


Immigrant challenges
Bernard Georges | New Bridges for Haitian Success Inc. executive director When I founded New Bridges for Haitian Success, I did so to...
Bernard Georges
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Haitian immigrants hopeful as prime minister plans to resign
Haitian immigrants looking for meaningful change after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced he will be stepping down once a transitional...
Bernard Georges
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Haiti needs robust and healthy leadership. Haiti’s affairs must be determined by its people.
And as more Haitian people arrive in the US to avoid violence at home, we should welcome and support them, as we always have in Rhode...
Bernard Georges
Apr 14, 20241 min read


Migrant families worry about housing amid lawsuit against Taunton shelter
New Bridges for Haitian Success' Case worker Roland Martial said they have been called on to provide assistance, and have listened to the...
Bernard Georges
Apr 14, 20241 min read


New Bridges for Haitian Success Creates Pathways
For many immigrants, including the more than 150 new Haitian refugees that recently arrived in Rhode Island, the transition to American...
Bernard Georges
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Gov. McKee at New Bridges for Haitian Success: 'We stand with the Haitian community'
PROVIDENCE — Gov. Dan McKee joined New Bridges for Haitian Success founder Bernard Georges and other leaders on Saturday to seek support...
Bernard Georges
Sep 25, 20211 min read


Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee and Town of Lincoln donate ambulance to Haiti
Ambulance donated to NB4HS by Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee and the Town of Lincoln Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee, Lincoln Town...
Bernard Georges
Oct 3, 20181 min read
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