From The Ground Up Farms, located in Chico, California, is a non-profit organization founded in 2013 after realizing how critical good nutrition, organic food and access to education was. We realized that our community has a serious food security issue. 

The organization’s mission is to heal our community by feeding them healthy nutritious food and teaching them how to grow their own. The food we grow is distributed at no cost to our community. 

They educate them by offering free nutrition education, cooking, gardening and various Life Skills workshops, which will all lead to self-reliance and food security.

https://fromthegroundupfarms.org/

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The City of God is a 90 minute documentary by filmmaker Nate Sheppard. It explores the story of a Haitian community and their unusual approach to poverty alleviation. It focuses on Lemuel Ministries and its founder Manis Dilus as they seek to develop their community with dignity.

https://www.haitidocumentary.com

We are enthusiastic Isla supporters who are dedicated to the betterment of Islenños in times of crisis.  Being that we are actively involved in the Isla community, we know where the needs exist, and we work diligently to fill the gaps.  The money donated to Lean On Me Registered Charity Corporation is used for community development initiatives to build a better place to live, to work, and to raise their families.  Ultimately, we work to make sure the funds provide the greatest impact for those who need them the most.

https://www.leanonmeislamujeres.com

Mason is a 9 year old making the world a better place through is action and inspiration of others. Make sure to follow Mason on instagram @maselocal

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Benefits of Rammed Earth Construction

• Natural beauty of the rammed earth material
• Structural walls with large load-bearing capacity
• No maintenance
• High insulation rating (R33)
• Fire proof
• Engineered for earthquakes
• Uses subsoil (not topsoil)
• Saves trees from our valuable forests
• High sound resistance – inside and outside
• Insect proof – termites, carpenter ants, etc…
• Rodent proof
• Thermal mass – stabilizes air temperature
• Sustainable for 1000+ years
• Free of fungicides and pesticides
• Thickness of walls gives a solid feeling to the building
• Shields from harmful electromagnetic fields and radiation
• Lowers cost of heating
• Uses local materials for walls
• Cost comparable to conventional construction
• Indoor air quality
• Green building for health of future generations

At the Homes for Children, we provide hope and healing to troubled youth who are at-risk, abused, neglected so they can become independent, productive adults.  We play a significant role in helping children heal while helping them reach their full potential.

https://www.thehomesforchildren.org

Friends of San Lucas supports development in San Lucas Tolimán, Guatemala. Our seven programs impact the lives of more than 25,000 people each year.

Healthcare Our hospital and health promoter program served more than 24,000 people on a pay-what-you can basis last year.

Education Our primary school provides quality, Montessori-style instruction for over 600 students. Almost all students receive scholarships.

Coffee Café Juan Ana supports small growers and compensates them at above-market rates. This Direct Trade Program supports families and strengthens communities by providing a dependable income for their best coffee.

Construction We build block, wood, and hybrid (a combination of block and wood) homes with fuel-efficient stoves and concrete floors. These homes impact families for generations. In 2019 we will build over 75 units of housing.

Charity This program provides monthly assistance for those identified as having the greatest need, including the elderly, disabled, and widows. The charity program also manages our school scholarship program and solicits and maintains the list of families who will receive stoves and/or homes.

Women’s Center A visitor favorite, this program promotes women’s advancement through classes and workshops. It also provides a safe place to gather and share experiences and dreams.

Visitor Program In 2019, more than 1,200 people visited to walk alongside the people of San Lucas. Groups come to San Lucas from all over the United States and range from small family groups to parishes, schools and medical groups.

https://sanlucasmission.org

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The Valley Community Pantry was established in 1965 by Reverend Roy Schippling of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd located here in Hemet. As its mission grew and the needs of the local community increased, the Valley Community Pantry became an important resource in this valley and to the County of Riverside. In 1992, the Valley Community Pantry received its certification as a non-profit 501(c)3, providing charitable tax deductions to our supporters. Some research was done by Mike Schippling, the son of Reverend Roy Shippling, and his research showed that the Valley Community Pantry may have been the first or second food pantry in Riverside and possibly Southern California.

• 12,025 families registered – 37,112 people almost an average of 3 people per family, averaging 131 new families per month
• Average annual income for our registered families is $13,718.00
• Average Federal Annual Poverty Level for a family of 3 is $ 21,960
• Services we provide are: Emergency Food, Utility and Rental Assistance. We also provide new and/or used refrigerators for Veterans and seniors when they are in need or homeless and put into housing.
• We serve 49 registered Homeless Veterans at our pantry
• We serve 437 registered Inactive Veterans at our pantry
• We serve 217 registered Disabled Veterans at our pantry
• We serve 2,726 registered Disabled senior families at our pantry
• We serve 2,989 who live on social security income only
• We serve 2,311 seniors 60 years and older
• We deliver twice a month to 19 Homebound/Disabled Seniors who have no family or a means to get to our pantry
• We serve 3,339 Single Mom families at our pantry
• Less than 1/4 of 1% of the people we serve or have served are homeless on the streets (Referred as Street Residents)
• The break down of age groups for our pantry:
  • 34% of our clients are children under the age of 18 years old
  • 39% of our clients are between the ages of 18 and 54 years old
  • 27% of our clients are between the ages of 55 and 93 years old
• We average an annual income for our clients of $13,178.00 per year. The National Poverty Level annual income is $21,960.00. Our clients are 33% lower annual income than the National Poverty average.