Vital Steps Haiti was born from a journey of pain, purpose, faith, and a deep calling to serve. For our founder, Roody, the desire to help others began long before Vital Steps Haiti existed. After losing close family members due to a lack of medical resources—losses that could have been prevented with proper care—Roody made a promise to himself: to dedicate his life to being a source of support for people who don’t have access to the help they deserve. This promise led him into nursing, where he spent years caring for others, easing suffering, and becoming a steady hand for those in need. Nursing shaped his heart for service even more, but it also opened his eyes to a bigger truth: To create lasting impact, he needed to reach people not just one patient at a time—but entire communities at once. With this realization, Roody stepped into the world of business, becoming a first-generation business owner. Entrepreneurship created new opportunities, widened his reach, and strengthened his ability to provide resources and support where it was needed most. But even then, he knew God was preparing him for something greater. Together, Roody and his wife Rosie felt a calling placed on their hearts—a spiritual nudge that they could not ignore. God had opened their eyes to the struggles facing countless families in Haiti: children lacking educational support… neighborhoods without proper nutrition… families facing hardships that mirror the pain Roody once lived through. They realized their purpose wasn’t just to succeed for themselves, but to be a bridge—a connection between resources and the people who desperately need them. And so, Vital Steps Haiti was created. This organization represents their commitment to give back to the land that shaped them. It is the expression of their faith, their gratitude, and their determination to help struggling Haitian communities take vital steps toward stability, education, nourishment, and long-lasting hope. Rooted in compassion, built on lived experience, and driven by a calling greater than themselves, Roody and Rosie are dedicated to pouring their knowledge, resources, and hearts into Haiti—one child, one family, and one community at a time. Vital Steps Haiti isn’t just a charity. It’s a mission. A promise. A bridge of love, faith, and opportunity. And this is only the beginning