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Stepping Stones Network
We are a network of trained professionals and compassionate individuals who partner with adults and nurture children impacted by commercial sexual exploitation as they take steps to interrupt the cycle of trauma, develop life skills and build a safe circle of support. Our mission is to educate and engage the community to prevent domestic (US-based) commercial sexual exploitation and to provide comprehensive, restorative care to survivors. Our vision is to create an engaged and compassionate community where sexual exploitation is not tolerated, human rights and dignity are valued, and the lives of both victims and perpetrators are being restored through God-centered relationships.
Chicago, Illinois
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
Empower Mali
Our vision is a prosperous Mali with citizens having access to basic rights like education, healthcare and clean water who are able to overcome poverty
Sandy, Utah
Austin Sunshine Camps
Our mission is to engage and empower youth through outdoor and education experiences.
Austin, TexasNational Domestic Violence Hotline Foundation
We answer the call to support and shift power back to people affected by relationship abuse.
Austin, Texas
Blue Planet Network
Blue Planet Network, a program of Thrive Networks, connects funders, NGOs, the public and communities in need to improve the planning, selection, management and monitoring of water and sanitation programs. This leads to more lasting impact at lower costs.
Redwood City, California
Joe Joe Bear Foundation
Around the clock comfort is offered to children in the form of a teddy bear; educational resources and support are offered to their family to give information they need during the challenging time of caring for their sick child.
Katy, TexasMuslim Community Of Knoxville
Making a difference in communities through dedicated service and impact.
Knoxville, Tennessee
CHILD RESCUE INC
To feed, house, protect and educate the innocent, underprivileged, disabled, distraught, and displaced child. To give hope, help, and direction through education, training, assistance, and love. Although "child" implies the young and the largest portion of our work is with the young, we are all someone's child and if in crisis, "Child Rescue" will assist where they can. Child Rescue will provide the necessary items that we take for granted. Our goal is to provide food, shelter, protection, education, love, and hope for as many orphaned children living in Cambodia as possible.
Aurora, Colorado
WORLD MISSIONS ALLIANCE
To cultivate a culture of global involvement among the Christians by fulfilling Acts 1:8: “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” To create a community of individuals of different ages, social and cultural backgrounds who are united by the passion to spread the Gospel and see lives transformed. We are the catalyst of change through the power of Christ’s love in the spiritually dark and devastated nations, meeting the spiritual and physical needs of the people. Our mission is to change lives – in the nations and in our own country. The Great Commission transforms not only the mission field but the missionaries as well.
BRANSON WEST, Missouri
SHARED SCIENCE
Our mission is “to build on children’s science, technology, engineering, and mathematics learning experiences through constructive, creative, and playful programs while fostering learning communities.”
Long Beach, California
SWOP Behind Bars, Inc
SWOP Behind Bars is a national grassroots social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers, victims of trafficking, and their communities with a focus on those currently incarcerated or seeking re-entry. SWOP BB centers the voices of sex workers and trafficking victims as we work to end violence and stigma by providing resources, community-building projects, educational programs, and advocacy.
Apopka, Florida