Stories of Impact

Big Gumdrop Outdoors connects underserved youth to nature with help from their first-ever grant

Navigating the path to college in the United States is challenging enough as is, but even more so for students who are the first to travel that path in their families. That’s why, since the organization’s founding in 2019, ROSS (Republic of South Sudan) Leaders has taken high school juniors and seniors on college tours and offered college preparation programs.

Established almost half a century ago in 1975, Open Harvest is an authentic co-op grocery store that boasts, “Real Food. Real Local. Real Community.”

Voices of Hope has been a vital part of our community, providing services and empowering individuals who have experienced domestic violence, sexual assault, and other forms of abuse for more than 48 years.

Founded in 1864, Girls Inc. focuses on the development of the full girl by providing a combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming to equip girls for fulfilling and productive lives – empowering them to become role models in their community.