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YOUTH WITH A MISSION PITTSBURGH INC
Youth With A Mission Pittsburgh was founded in 2001 by Doug and Debra Tunney. They dreamt of an opportunity for the church of Pittsburgh to be prepared for and mobilized towards the mission field. Their vision was to reach the world for Christ by equipping believers with a relevant message and an effective tool set. YWAM Pittsburgh has since developed into a movement of missionaries passionate to see God’s desire for all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC.
Restorative Justice Community Action (RJCA) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing community-based restorative services throughout Hennepin County. Restorative justice is an approach that focuses on the needs of the victims, the wrongdoers and the involved communities to identify solutions that promote repair, reconciliation and rebuilding of relationships. RJCA brings residents and victims of Hennepin County and Minneapolis together with adults and youth who have committed crimes in their area. Together they participate in a “community conference”, an alternative sentencing option and restorative justice process that strengthens accountability and opens a line of communication between the offender and those harmed.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
BIG CATS OF SERENITY SPRINGS INC
Serenity Springs is home to over 100 rescued and retired lions, tigers, leopards and others. We are open for guided tours on weekends to teach the public about the plight of these animals in general and tell each resident's story in particular.
Calhan, Colorado
PDX DIAPER BANK
PDX Diaper Bank provides no cost diapers and diapering supplies to low-income and houseless families with children, older adults, and individuals with disabilities residing in the Portland metro area. We achieve our mission in collaboration with a growing network of nonprofit and government partner agencies.
Portland, Oregon
KENDALL OPTOMETRY MINISTRY INC
ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION STATEMENT With primary emphasis in underdeveloped countries, Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc. was established in 2003 to spread the Word of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is accomplished by providing glasses to improve the vision of people living in many underdeveloped countries. These impoverished people can now see to read their Bible, and also improve their standard of living. Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc (KOM) is a 501-3c non-profit organization formed to provide optical equipment and training to Christian optical mission teams traveling all over the world. The equipment and training is provided at no cost and supplies are provided at a break even price. Teams are responsible for building their own eyeglasses inventory but much assistance (in the form of training and software) is provided by KOM to assist in the building of this inventory. KOM also has a limited supply of barcoded glasses (prescription in barcode) which can be used to quickly build an inventory. A testimonial by the President. (Revised: 9/8/2018) I grew up in a Christian family. My father, M. H. Kendall , was a college professor and head of the religion department at Mars Hill College, Mars Hill, N.C. for nearly 40 years. I worked for 29 years for General Electric Appliances in Louisville, Ky. During the last 4 years I averaged several hundred thousand miles each year on international travel installing computer systems. All of this travel went flawlessly. God blessed me in everything that I did. It was something that I found to be obvious that God had a hand in my work. In July, 1999 I decided I would take one mission trip to Honduras working through an organization called "Baptist Medical Dental Mission International" (BMDMI.ORG). My intent was to "pay back the Lord" with this one mission trip. When I arrived in the village, I asked the team leader what he wanted me to do. He said he had several boxes of used prescription glasses to hand out. These glasses were dirty, broken, and not measured. As you can see in Figure 1 to the left (scroll down a bit), we just set them out on a table and people came by and tried them on until something helped them. I immediately knew this was wrong but it was the best we could do then. I came back from that trip with a God Given passion to do it better. Since 1999 I have gone to Honduras 27 times and Nicaragua 3 times. Each time something would be improved. The use of the autorefractor was introduced into Honduras in 2003 (to see Figure 2 scroll down a bit) and another one into Nicaragua in 2004. A special series of computer programs were developed to manage and build the inventory. You can review these programs at http://eyeglasses-Inventory.com/. Since 2003 of the 51 BMDMI mission teams more than 95% of these teams use the equipment and software developed by Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc. In 2003 Kendall Optometry Ministry was incorporated as a 501-3c non-profit company. Using donations provided by several churches and individuals this company purchased a set of equipment which could be loaned out to Christian mission teams going all over the world. Later in 2005 a 2nd kit was purchased and in 2006 a 3rd and a 4th kit was purchased. In the beginning of 2007 a 5th kit was purchased. At the end of 2007 a 6th and 7th kit including a Retinomax 3 was purchased. By the end of 2009 the company owned 10 kits. In 2010 the company purchased two more kits. In 2011 the company purchased 1 more kit bringing the total to 13. By 2017 the company had purchased 18 kits. In 2018 KOM purchased kit number 19. See the growth of the company at this link. 2018 is only part of the year on this graph. Other teams will participate. The teams use this equipment to not only allow people to read their Bible but to also to help them improve their standard of living. You can read about some of these teams in the Teams Supported area of this web site. Tell us about your Christian mission team. Let us help you be more effective in your work for the Lord. If you would like our help send an E-Mail to: HollandKendall@kendalloptoministry.org Holland Kendall, President Kendall Optometry Ministry, Inc.
LOUISVILLE, Kentucky
Narratives of Hope
Narratives of Hope is dedicated to destigmatizing issues of mental health through the sharing of personal stories. Narratives of Hope provides young people from all walks of life with a powerful space for sharing, listening, and healing.
San Francisco, California
Variety - the Children's Charity International
Through the provision of imperative, relevant and practical equipment, services and experiences Variety – the Children’s Charity and its supporters serve children who may fall through the cracks of government funding or other aid.
Los Angeles, California
Community Teamwork
Our organization provides programs and services that provide help in creating or re-establishing a bridge to independence. From day care to job training; emergency housing to home modification loans to keep seniors in their homes; providing a small business center that launches and support entrepreneurs and programs for youth through age 24 to receive mentoring and job training, our programs touch the lives of clients across the lifespan helping to break the cycle of economic inequality by giving them the tools to set and achieve significant goals.
Lowell, Massachusetts
Stardust Startups
Stardust Startups inspires and enables creative solutions to sustainability, health, and learning challenges by providing micro-grant funding and support for the innovative work of emerging entrepreneurs and early-stage startups making positive social and environmental impact.
Morehead City, North CarolinaKIDS AGAINST HUNGER-GREENWOOD
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
GREENWOOD, Indiana
HELPING HANDS FOR GAND
To support individuals and families affected by GATAD2B-associated neurodevelopmental disorder (GAND), to increase awareness, and to work toward research and treatment opportunities to enrich the lives of those with this rare genetic condition.
Huntsville, FloridaWomen in Progress/ Global Mamas
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
Minneapolis, Minnesota