Miami's Notre Dame d'Haiti Catholic Church has become a crucial gathering point for the Haitian diaspora as they face mounting challenges both in their homeland and the United States. The church serves Florida's half-million strong Haitian community amid escalating crises [1].

According to recent UN reports, gang violence in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince has displaced over one million people, with a record 60,000 displaced in March alone [1][3]. The deteriorating situation has driven increasing numbers of Haitians to seek refuge in the US.

However, two major US humanitarian programs are set to end in 2025. The Department of Homeland Security announced it will revoke the humanitarian parole program affecting over 200,000 Haitians in late April. Additionally, temporary protected status for approximately 500,000 Haitians will terminate in August [1][2].

Notre Dame d'Haiti, founded nearly 50 years ago, has expanded its community support through the Pierre Toussaint Leadership and Learning Center, offering free daycare, job training, and language classes to help immigrants integrate [3]. Recent immigration advisory sessions have drawn crowds until 1 AM, highlighting the community's urgent need for assistance [1].

'It's never been this bad for Haitians in the U.S. and on the island,' said Jean Suffrant, who leads the church's social services hub [1]. Many community members face losing work permits that provide crucial support for families still in Haiti.

Despite these challenges, the church continues to serve as both a spiritual and practical resource for the community, maintaining regular services and support programs while adapting to the growing needs of new arrivals [4].