ABOUT THE HAITIAN CENTER OF EVANSVILLE
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Haitian Center of Evansville was founded to help the Haitian community thrive and grow. We partner with other community organizations to meet the needs of the blossoming Haitian population in our area.
United Way of Southwestern Indiana is serving as the fiscal sponsor of The Haitian Center of Evansville. Donations to support The Haitian Center of Evansville should be made payable to United Way of Southwestern Indiana, with The Haitian Center of Evansville noted. All charitable gifts will be used for the sole purpose of supporting The Haitian Center of Evansville. None of these donations are retained by United Way of Southwestern Indiana.
THE MISSION OF THE HAITIAN CENTER OF EVANSVILLE
Our mission is to provide resources to the Haitian population of Evansville and the surrounding area in one central location. These resources will help them achieve independence, increase overall well-being, and enhance future community development.
THE VISION OF THE HAITIAN CENTER OF EVANSVILLE
Our vision is the successful integration of the Haitian population into the Tri-State area while maintaining their cultural identity.
MEET THE TEAM OF THE HAITIAN CENTER OF EVANSVILLE
The board is made up of a diverse group of individuals from a variety of backgrounds who are dedicated to providing resources to help the Haitian community in Evansville grow and thrive.
Gelina Mascoe: FC Tucker Emge
Elysse Ruggles: Lumiere D’Education Foundation
Margaret Stuckey:
United Way of Southwestern Indiana
Guillermo Guevara: ECHO Community Healthcare
Dr. Pearl Quartey: Deaconess
Lisa Peter: Community Advocate
Moise Duge: Haitian Association of Indiana
Sarah Jenkins: Deaconess
THE HAITIAN CENTER OF EVANSVILLE
Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM – 4 PM
Phone: 812-437-5285
WHAT IS “TEMPORARY PROTECTED STATUS”?
The Secretary OF HOMELAND SECURITY may designate a country for TPS due to the following temporary conditions in the country:
- Ongoing armed conflict (such as civil war)
- An environmental disaster (such as an earthquake or hurricane), or an epidemic
- Other extraordinary and temporary conditions
During a designated period, individuals who are TPS beneficiaries or who are found preliminarily eligible for TPS upon initial review of their cases (prima facie eligible):
- Are not removable from the United States
- Can obtain an employment authorization document (EAD)
- May be granted travel authorization
Once granted TPS, an individual cannot be detained by DHS based on his or her immigration status in the United States.
TPS is a temporary benefit that does not lead to lawful permanent resident status or any other immigration status. However, registration for TPS does not prevent you from:
- Applying for nonimmigrant status
- Filing for adjustment of status based on an immigrant petition
- Applying for any other immigration benefit or protection for which you may be eligible
PLEASE NOTE: To be granted any other immigration benefit you must still meet all the eligibility requirements for that particular benefit. An application for TPS does not affect an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit and vice versa. Denial of an application for asylum or any other immigration benefit does not affect your ability to register for TPS, although the grounds of denial of that application may also lead to denial of TPS.
Posted without editing, bias or opinion
