About The 509 Foundation
Meet our Co-Founders
Mike & Jeannie Cunnion, and Donken Andre
Our History
Donken Andre's journey from Haiti to founding The 509 Foundation is a testament to resilience and faith. After losing his home and family to a flood, he was raised in an orphanage where he ultimately became a house parent and dreamed of attending college in the United States to become an agent of change for Haiti. While facing challenges in pursuing his dream after he graduated from high school, a heartfelt prayer led to a life-changing opportunity when Jeannie and Mike Cunnion offered to host him and support his studies in the U.S.
Andre came to the U.S. in 2018 and attended Lipscomb University, where he was inspired by courses in pastoral leadership and missional entrepreneurship to create opportunities in education and job creation for his fellow students who remained at the orphanage in Haiti and were also hoping for a life-changing opportunity. This led to co-founding the The 509 Foundation, alongside Jeannie and Mike Cunnion, in 2022.
Our Mission
The 509 Foundation exists to create opportunities for high school graduates from Haiti to pursue lives of impact.
Our Vision
Through higher education, employment, and entrepreneurship, we can empower them to break the poverty cycle, develop their God-given gifts, and become outstanding leaders in their community.
Our Board of Directors
Donken Andre
Laura Boone
Mike Cunnion
Jeannie Cunnion
Julia Eberwein
Jeff Eberwein
Fredelin Germain
Angela Kilcullen
Blaze Robertson
Desiree Robertson
Lindsay Snedeker
Rob Touchstone
Financial Transparency
The 509 Foundation is committed to financial transparency, ensuring that all donations are responsibly managed and directed toward supporting these Haitian graduates.
For questions and information regarding our financial and accountability policies and practices, please contact us.
