About Us
It takes a full community to transform one life!
Our Story
Where It All Began
The Haven was officially founded in 2021 by four Christian businessmen from Deer Lake, Newfoundland, Darren Compton, Robert Curtis, Troy Rumbolt, and Clarence White. Today they, along with Dawn Park and Tammy Curtis now compile the Haven’s first board of directors.
The Haven was largely established because of the many ways that these four men—and the larger Deer Lake community—helped one broken and addicted man recover his life and embark on a new journey that is marked by God’s grace in each and every step he takes.
Recognizing the miracle that had taken place in this man’s life, the founders determined to establish the Haven of Rest for other men who fell on hard times and then landed in the grips of addiction.
Board of Directors
Developmental Director
BOARD OF DIRECTORS (left picture):
Clarence White, Rob Curtis, Darren Compton, Troy Rumbolt, Dawn Park, Tammy Curtis, Tyrone Wheeler (not pictured).
DEVELOPMENTAL DIRECTOR (right picture): George Coles is our first staff member with The Haven of Rest. He graduated with a BA and BED from Memorial University of Newfoundland, and also graduated from EPBC with Ministerial Training. George has served on various committees and boards, and comes with 10 years of experience working as a Teacher and Administrator with The Pentecostal Board of Education, as well as 35 years as a Pastor with the PAONL, and 2 years as Administrator of the Deer Lake Seniors Manor. George’s Role as Developmental Director for The Haven of Rest includes fundraising, organizing events, and doing presentations. As we enter into Phase 2, George will also be coordinating planning and projects moving forward for the Haven of Rest. If you would like more information or to receive a presentation for yourself, your church, organization, or business, please contact George at info@thehavenofrest.ca
Grace
The Haven is a place away from temptation, where men can be at peace, surrounded by a community of concern, so that lives could be renewed and restored through the grace of Jesus Christ.