My Philosophy
“Our kids have had a rough time before they came to us, and chances are they will have a rough time after they leave – maybe for a long time. Somewhere down the road, they are going to remember that there was a period in their lives when life was good when people cared...
“About 20 years ago I began volunteering at Outreach Community Ministries (OCM). I had gone on multiple missions trips but wanted to find a way to give back locally. Over time I was asked to join the board of Outreach Community Center (OCC) in Carol Stream. OCC is where the Christmas...
Kachin State is the most northern and central province in Myanmar (Burma). The Burmese Army is relocating many Kachin people (98% of them are Christians) off of their lands so that the government can sell the land to Chinese businesses. The Kachin people are not left with much, and they lose...
This is not your typical grocery store. Joseph Store House is a ministry and an integral part of New Vision Community Church that has become known as “The Little Store of Hope.” By God’s grace we are able to offer high-end gourmet and organic foods to the public...
KeHE Cares and our employees support Mission Lazarus in assisting people in need in Honduras and Haiti. Projects have included building schools, and providing latrines for individual families. Individual development begins with providing a safe place for meaningful connection, vulnerability and...
“We traveled to Kenya with Growers Alliance Coffee co-founder, Purity Gikunju. While there we visited her village and were welcomed with open arms."
“We played with the kids and learned about the water well project that Growers Alliance sponsors in the village. We also...
The mission of The ARK is to help Chicagoland Jews who are facing adversity navigate toward self-reliance. ARK professionals, volunteers, and donors provide free, comprehensive services within a framework of Jewish values and laws.
“The mission of Hungers End is to End Hunger in America, one community at a time. Located in Bradenton, Florida, they operate a food pantry and Blessing Closet serving 500-600 families each month. Hungers End partners with many great organizations to provide free groceries, clothes, and...
“Truth Outreach Ministries Inc. and KeHE employee Phoebe Williams, are committed to meeting immediate needs to those who find themselves homeless in the Jacksonville Florida community. No Sleep on Streets is one of seven active programs of Truth Outreach providing aid to different...
Mission Statement
Sisters Fighting for a Change is a non-profit organization that is a community-based program looking to collaborate with the community and empower the youth through information, advocacy, and services to pursue their creative goals and dreams.
Why Did You Start This...
“Initially my thoughts were, ‘Well, why get involved? There are so many victims… how can I really make a difference?’ Then, I remembered a story I heard long ago:
There was a little boy walking down the beach, and he noticed there were thousands of starfish that washed up...
“I have visited the kids of All God’s Children in Honduras around 14 times. Over the years, I have gotten to know many of the children. Each and every time I go my heart grows bigger for them. My aha moment came on my second trip. Upon my arrival, a child had a picture of me...
