Angel and Oslyn Rodriguez - Backpack International
Release Date: 05/22/2020
Hap Hathaway - From The Ground Up Farms
My Corner Of The Universe
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...
info_outline
Tosha Tharp-Gaitanis - Pawsitive Friendships
My Corner Of The Universe
Pawsitive Friendships therapy dogs, cats, birds, horses, and pigs provide the encouragement that kids need; especially children with special needs who are not engaging, complying, or progressing in a traditional therapy session. https://www.pawsitivefriendships.org
info_outline
Nate Sheppard - The City of God
My Corner Of The Universe
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.
info_outline
Tammy and Mae - Lean On Me International
My Corner Of The Universe
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.
info_outline
Mason Martinez - maselocal
My Corner Of The Universe
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
info_outline
Matthew Trumm 2021 Addition
My Corner Of The Universe
Connect with Matthew and his projects
info_outline
Cliffton Schooley - Rammed Earth
My Corner Of The Universe
https://www.rammedearth.info/cliftons-rammed-earth-blog/
info_outline
Kristen Vincent - The Homes For Children
My Corner Of The Universe
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.
info_outline
Bill Peterson - Friends of San Lucas
My Corner Of The Universe
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.
info_outline
Jim Lineberger - Valley Community Pantry
My Corner Of The Universe
12,025 families registered – 37,112 people almost an average of 3 people per family, averaging 131 new families per month
info_outlineBackpack International Inc. is a U.S. based, 501(c) (3), nonprofit organization. Our mission is to share the love of Jesus with children in need around the world by ministering to their spiritual, academic, social, and physical needs.
Established in 2015, Backpack International's founder, Oslyn Rodriguez visited Guyana, South America after
14 years, to celebrate her grandfather's 85th birthday.
Her family held an outdoor gathering and invited children from the local village to share in the celebration. About 50 children arrived. As everyone sang songs and enjoyed food and drinks, Oslyn began to look around the village. She didn't see a playground or park. There was no community center or positive outlets for these children. She jotted in her journal that she needed to do something to make a difference in the lives of children and youth in Guyana.
Backpack International also provides various volunteer opportunities for students, families, and groups throughout the year.
Another component of Backpack International is Educational/Adventure Travel. Through their partnerships with organizations in Guyana, South America, students and individuals are able to experience another part of the world.
https://www.backpackinternational.org