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 self-reliance and food security. https://fromthegroundupfarms.org/ https://www.facebook.com/fromthegroundupfarms https://www.facebook.com/hap.hathaway https://www.facebook.com/jenny.lowrey https://lakeconcowcampground.net/

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    

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. https://www.haitidocumentary.com

We are enthusiastic Isla supporters who are dedicated to the betterment of Islenños in times of crisis.  Being that we are actively involved in the Isla community, we know where the needs exist, and we work diligently to fill the gaps.  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.   https://www.leanonmeislamujeres.com

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

Connect with Matthew and his projects Email treetoppermaculture@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/ttpermaculture treetoppermaculture.org https://www.facebook.com/CFRP530 http://campfirerestorationproject.org/

https://www.rammedearth.info/cliftons-rammed-earth-blog/ https://greendynastyarchitect.com Benefits of Rammed Earth Construction Natural beauty of the rammed earth material Structural walls with large load-bearing capacity No maintenance High insulation rating (R33) Fire proof Engineered for earthquakes Uses subsoil (not topsoil) Saves trees from our valuable forests High sound resistance – inside and outside Insect proof – termites, carpenter ants, etc… Rodent proof Thermal mass – stabilizes air temperature Sustainable for 1000+ years Free of fungicides and pesticides Thickness of walls gives a solid feeling to the building Shields from harmful electromagnetic fields and radiation Lowers cost of heating Uses local materials for walls Cost comparable to conventional construction Indoor air quality Green building for health of future generations

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.   https://www.thehomesforchildren.org

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. Healthcare Our hospital and health promoter program served more than 24,000 people on a pay-what-you can basis last year. Education Our primary school provides quality, Montessori-style instruction for over 600 students. Almost all students receive scholarships. Coffee Café Juan Ana supports small growers and compensates them at above-market rates. This Direct Trade Program supports families and strengthens communities by providing a dependable income for their best coffee. Construction We build block, wood, and hybrid (a combination of block and wood) homes with fuel-efficient stoves and concrete floors. These homes impact families for generations. In 2019 we will build over 75 units of housing. Charity This program provides monthly assistance for those identified as having the greatest need, including the elderly, disabled, and widows. The charity program also manages our school scholarship program and solicits and maintains the list of families who will receive stoves and/or homes. Women’s Center A visitor favorite, this program promotes women’s advancement through classes and workshops. It also provides a safe place to gather and share experiences and dreams. Visitor Program In 2019, more than 1,200 people visited to walk alongside the people of San Lucas. Groups come to San Lucas from all over the United States and range from small family groups to parishes, schools and medical groups. https://sanlucasmission.org

vcpcares.org The Valley Community Pantry was established in 1965 by Reverend Roy Schippling of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd located here in Hemet. As its mission grew and the needs of the local community increased, the Valley Community Pantry became an important resource in this valley and to the County of Riverside. In 1992, the Valley Community Pantry received its certification as a non-profit 501(c)3, providing charitable tax deductions to our supporters. Some research was done by Mike Schippling, the son of Reverend Roy Shippling, and his research showed that the Valley Community Pantry may have been the first or second food pantry in Riverside and possibly Southern California.   12,025 families registered – 37,112 people almost an average of 3 people per family, averaging 131 new families per month Average annual income for our registered families is $13,718.00 Average Federal Annual Poverty Level for a family of 3 is $ 21,960 Services we provide are: Emergency Food, Utility and Rental Assistance. We also provide new and/or used refrigerators for Veterans and seniors when they are in need or homeless and put into housing. We serve 49 registered Homeless Veterans at our pantry We serve 437 registered Inactive Veterans at our pantry We serve 217 registered Disabled Veterans at our pantry We serve 2,726 registered Disabled senior families at our pantry We serve 2,989 who live on social security income only We serve 2,311 seniors 60 years and older We deliver twice a month to 19 Homebound/Disabled Seniors who have no family or a means to get to our pantry We serve 3,339 Single Mom families at our pantry Less than 1/4 of 1% of the people we serve or have served are homeless on the streets (Referred as Street Residents) The break down of age groups for our pantry: 34% of our clients are children under the age of 18 years old 39% of our clients are between the ages of 18 and 54 years old 27% of our clients are between the ages of 55 and 93 years old We average an annual income for our clients of $13,178.00 per year. The National Poverty Level annual income is $21,960.00. Our clients are 33% lower annual income than the National Poverty average.

Refuge for Women is a non-profit, faith based organization providing specialized long-term care for women who have escaped human trafficking.   With multiple locations across the U.S., Refuge for Women offers up to twelve months of safe housing, at no charge to the resident, with around the clock care as clients progress through evidence-based, trauma-informed programming. The compassionate staff is trained to help residents work through the program to reclaim their identities and reach their goals to overcome addictions, heal from trauma and develop life skills leading to healthy, balanced living and financial independence. Refuge for Women strives to help each woman complete the program with a vision for her future, equipped to succeed and sustain a life marked with dignity and hope. https://www.refugeforwomen.org/

We collect gently new or used sneakers, giving these shoes to other individuals in need. Americans throw away an estimated 300 million pairs of shoes each year. These shoes end up in landfills, where it can take 30 to 40 years to decompose. The midsole of shoes is made of ethylene vinyl acetate, which lasts up to 1,000 years in a landfill. By collecting shoes we keep them out of landfills and make the world a better place for generations to come. It is estimated that around 1.2 million students drop out of high schools in the USA every year. Shoes are a requirement to attend school, putting up a barrier to those that want to get an education. Kids without shoes often can’t attend school and adults can’t work. Without shoes, people are vulnerable to scrapes, cuts, bacteria and parasites that can lead to infection and other serious illnesses. https://www.unitedsoles.co

Open Arms International Providing HOPE to Kenyan children who have been abandoned or orphaned. Unemployment, substance abuse, and lack of education contribute to countless problems in Eldoret, Kenya. This leaves thousands of children vulnerable to hunger and malnutrition, medical problems, lack of education, and more. At Open Arms International, we have a mission of H.O.P.E. to advocate for children and break the poverty cycle https://www.openarmsinternational.org/donate    

https://unifyimpact.com What is ESG? Sustainable investing strategies consider environmental, social and governance factors as part of a stock’s performance. ESG is an acronym for environmental, social and (corporate) governance: factors that pertain to the impact a company is having on the world. Historical context on Sustainable Investing In the past, ESG factors were considered non-financial. An “exclusionary” investing strategy meant avoiding sin-stocks (such as alcohol, firearms, cigarettes and large polluters), companies that engage in harmful activities. Companies like Phillip Morris and Remington were recommended as “good” based on the return on investment, but ethical investors not to include those stocks in their portfolio. Later, “exclusionary investing” gave way to “socially responsible” investing strategies. Where investors measured success based on a company’s mission rather than financial returns. “Sustainable investing” strategies consider ESG factors alongside financial returns to achieve BOTH values-alignment AND returns on investment. UnifyImpact focusses on Sustainable Investing. How to understand ESG data and Sustainable Investing Every company has an ESG story to tell. Companies can be strong in one area and weak in another. Defining what goes into each category of E, S and G is not simple, but overall, data is beginning to show a strong correlation between a company’s performance in ESG factors and financial performance. Companies with high ESG scores don’t always grow faster in the short term, but these companies are better able to plan for the future, navigate crises and manage an effective workforce. These behaviors reflect the very real-world issues that affect all of us. Every issue affecting our reality – the unbridled growth of the pandemic, the wild fires, race and gender equity – have been mirrored in company performance – from hiring practices, unabated pollution, fracking, even cryptocurrencies. Every company has a sustainability footprint. UnifyImpact is an ESG education and investing digital platform. We offer Millennials and Gen Z natives the power to align their investments with their values by seeing the ESG scoring of individual companies in eight areas of impact. Until now, this company-specific scoring was available only to institutions and financial analysts. Through UnifyImpact, everyone can have access to the data that can inform us on a company’s sustainable footprint. Our platform is data rich with partnerships in both sustainable and financial market data providers. Our app educates users on individual company performance in areas of environmental, social and governance. Users choose from eight impact values in order to tailor their in-app experience to their passions. Our 8 Impact Values are: ● Climate Action ● Resource Use ● Pollution Management ● Human Rights ● Public Health ● Gender Equity ● Corporate Responsibility ● Collaboration and Transparency

We own our ranch, so every penny of your donations are used to support these horses. We treasure your donations and work hard to earn them. We are able to rescue dozens of horses each year thanks to you! Our mission is, where possible, to rehabilitate, train and prepare our rescue horses to become the well-loved family members they are meant to be. If a horse can be saved and live without pain, we are willing to do what it takes to make that happen. We also have horses on site that are sanctuary horses and are permanent residents due to their special needs and the high maintenance that they require. https://wildathearthorserescue.org

We are a vegan farmed animal sanctuary located in northern Connecticut. Our focus is on rescuing, caring for, and providing a lifelong home for neglected, abused, and abandoned farmed animals. website: https://elliemaefarmsanctuary.org/   instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elliemaefarmsanctuary/

Rob is a 41 year old innocent person on Death Row.  He is set to be executed by the state of Texas for a crime he didn’t commit. He is an artist, poet, published writer and a deeply spiritual man, with an integrated practice of yoga and meditation. Despite the depravity of inhumane conditions he has endured, Rob has taken this opportunity to not only better himself but the lives of those he is incarcerated with.       Website: FreeRobWill.Org Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freerobwill/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/freerobwill Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreeRobWill Now This Wrongful Conviction Episode: https://www.facebook.com/341163402640457/videos/253889265834849 Petition: https://www.change.org/p/free-rob-will-innocent-on-texas-death-row?recruiter=8898572&recruited_by_id=5bddd1a0-cd08-012f-5069-4040af38c10c&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard Donations: https://fundrazr.com/31Xy7b?ref=ab_d8N2k9_ab_AgrrkHcr6UZAgrrkHcr6UZ   "On top of considerable evidence supporting Will's innocence and the important errors in the trial court, there must also be addressed the absence of eyewitness testimony or strongly probative forensic evidence ... only circumstancial evidence supports Will's conviction and death sentence." - U.S. Federal District Judge, 2012

A student-focused educational nonprofit that provides free motivational presentations, scholarships, and resources to high schools. Our mission is to cultivate a new generation of leaders, creators, and achievers by narrowing the achievement gap between poor and minority students and their more affluent peers through inspiring young people in those underserved groups with the courage to pursue their dreams.  Being brave enough to risk failure is a NON NEGOTIABLE REQUIREMENT for success in any venture. https://www.braveenoughtofail.org

https://geoship.is/ Live in community, in harmony with the land. Geoship is a regenerative village building platform, owned by the people, in service to the Earth. Our vision is a revolution in affordable regenerative architecture to reconnect human communities with the natural world. BIOCERAMIC DOMES Affordable Energy Efficient Carbon Sequestering Biophilic 100% Non-Toxic Fire Resistant  Disaster Resilient  500 Year Design Life Low Embodied CO2  EMF Harmonizing  Passive Solar Heating Chemical Free Packed In Container Installed In Days  Near Zero Waste Recyclable   

Eileen Day McKusick is a pioneering researcher, writer, inventor, practitioner, educator and speaker in the fields of therapeutic sound, the human biofield and electric health. She has an MA in Integrative Education and has been studying the effects of sound on the human body and its electromagnetic system since 1996.   ​She is the originator of the sound therapy method Biofield Tuning (with over 2000 students trained worldwide since 2010), the founder of the Biofield Tuning Institute (which conducts grant funded, IRB approved and peer reviewed studies on the human biofield), and author of the award winning, bestselling book "Tuning the Human Biofield: Healing with Vibrational Sound Therapy", as well as the upcoming book “Electric Body, Electric Health” due out with St. Martin’s Press in January 2021.   As an inventor, Eileen has created a line of weighted tuning forks and tuning fork accessories based on her own clinical research. Recent inventions include the much-loved Sonic Slider, and the uniquely effective Fibonacci Pair. These forks, when paired with the patent-pending Circuit Boot, are introducing thousands of people to the power of sound to improve our electric health.    https://www.biofieldtuning.com/ https://www.mycorneroftheuniverse.com