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PROVIDING CLEAN DRINKING WATER
Access to clean drinking water is critical for human survival and is an essential ingredient for improving the lives of those living in poverty in developing countries. And yet more than one billion people worldwide do not have access to clean water. A life-changing and life-saving invention - the PlayPump water system - can provide easy access to clean drinking water, bring joy to children, and lead to improvements in health, education, gender equality, and economic development.
The PlayPump systems are innovative, sustainable, patented water pumps powered by children at play. Installed near schools, the PlayPump system doubles as a water pump and a merry-go-round for children.
To date, PlayPumps International has successfully installed nearly 900 PlayPump systems in South Africa, Mozambique, Swaziland and Zambia which has benefited approximately two million people.
By 2010, the combined efforts of PlayPumps International and its partners will bring the benefits of clean drinking water to up to ten million people through the installation of 4,000 PlayPump water systems in schools and communities in 10 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Visit www.playpumps.org for more on this program.
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Since its founding in 1982, Food For The Poor (FFP), a Christian international aid organization, distributed more than $3 Billion in food, medical, educational, building and samll business supplies to 16 countries in the Caribbean and Central America. The organization maintains an average administrative overhead of 4 percent - ensuring the poor receive 96 percent of all donations.
Food For The Poor follows the principle that education and self-help must fortify charity work so recipients learn to break the cycle of poverty. FFP supports programs to teach recipients how to raise livestock, develop small businesses and provides agricultural assistance to independent farmers.
Food For The Poor was founded in 1982 by Ferdinand Mahfood. His vision was instrumental in guiding Food For The Poor as it became the most significant relief organization in the Caribbean and Central America. Robin Mahfood, who has extensive experience in business management and an in-depth knowledge of the Caribbean, assumed the Presidency in 2000 and provides the leadership for Food For The Poor during this time of explosive growth.
Created to help destitute people in Central America and the Caribbean, Food For The Poor has forged a spirit of cooperation between churches in the First World and churches in the Third World. Established as a 501(c)(3) charity, FFP collects funds from North American and European benefactors, purchases goods cost-effectively on the world market, ships the items duty-free and arranges for their distribution to the poor through churches, missionaries and charity organizations in 16 countries.
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Who we serve
Through your donations World Vision helps transform the lives of the world’s poorest children and families in nearly 100 countries, including the United States. Our non-profit work extends assistance to all people, regardless of their religious beliefs, gender, race, or ethnic background.
Why we serve
World Vision is a Christian relief and development organization dedicated to helping children and their communities worldwide reach their full potential by tackling the causes of poverty.
How we serve
Relationships are the starting point and the end goal of World Vision’s work. Through relationships with community leaders, World Vision’s staff help communities set goals that families can achieve by working together. By our demonstration of God’s love through our work, we hope that people will experience life in all its fullness.
Community Development
- Helping people to discover and use their own vision, skills, and resources to move from abject poverty to abundant living
- Targeting critical needs: clean water, reliable food supplies, access to basic health care, access to education, and income-generating microeconomic development
- TPartnering with churches, governments, local organizations, and international agencies
Disaster Relief
- Responding to sudden natural disasters and slow-building humanitarian emergencies around the world
- Saving lives and reducing suffering by tracking crises, pre-positioning emergency supplies for immediate response, and remaining after the crisis to rebuild and restore communities
Global Issues
- Your donations enable us to engage in a worldwide AIDS Hope Initiative of prevention and care, especially for widows, orphans, and vulnerable children, that brings a compassionate Christian response to the HIV and AIDS pandemic
Visit us at www.worldvision.org
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Redwood Gospel Mission
Serving Sonoma County and the Santa Rosa metropolitan area, the Mission has been offering help and hope for the homeless, hungry, and those caught in addictions since 1963. More than just a 'soup kitchen', we are located on 4 sites in Santa Rosa, which encompass a Men's Mission and Homeless Shelter, a Women's Mission, a Women's Homeless Shelter, and our administrative offices, the Ministry Support Center. In addition, we have a thrift store, open six days a week. We employ approximately 25 people at the various locations and we depend on hundreds of volunteers serving year round and at our community outreach events. Our services include:
10 to 12 month Drug/Alchohol Recovery Program for Men and Women
Addiction education and counseling
Academic classes and GED preparation
Life skills education and anger management
Relapse prevention and aftercare planning
9-Month Transition Housing for Program Graduates
Clean and Sober living environment
Counseling and weekly 12-Step meetings
Jobs Development Program
Up to six months free housing
Job referral and placement
Financial management coaching
Resume preparation
Hispanic Ministries
Block Parties in poorer neighborhoods
Immigration Assistance
ESL classes
Bilingual Counseling
Jail Ministry
Sunday Services
Bible and Life Skills Classes Counseling
Visit www.srmission.org for more information
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