Basic Human Needs – Page 14 – Civic Engagement Clearinghouse

Blessings Under the Bridge

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Gus Nollmeyer

The mission statement of Blessings Under the Bridge is this: “Through God and unconditional hope, we endeavor to reach, bless, and offer love to the homeless and less fortunate by restoring purpose and dignity to the hearts of the homeless in our community and the community around the world.” The purpose of this is to plant the seed that God loves these people. Since our Heavenly Father has shown grace and love to us, we are able to extend the hand of love to others who need it too. Every single Wednesday during the year, rain or shine, this organization provides a (usually hot) meal to their friends.

Bite 2 Go

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Gus Nollmeyer

2nd Harvest partners with schools and community partners to create the organization of Bite 2 Go. This is a program that supplies weekend food supplies to children in need during the school year. Their mission is to provide healthy food and hope to children in need during the school year.

Art With Heart

November 19, 2019September 17, 2019 by Gus Nollmeyer

Art With Heart helps children who have experienced trauma express and deal with their emotions through creative expression. This organization provides tools and resources for children, adults, and even communities that need healing. Through artistic expression, this organization helps children in need of a therapeutic, healing experience.

2nd Harvest

November 19, 2019September 16, 2019 by Gus Nollmeyer

The second harvest food bank wants to tackle hunger one person at a time. They bring community resources together to feed people in need by empowerment, education and partnership. They provide more than 2.5 million pounds of donated food in the Pacific Northwest. The 2nd Harvest Food Bank is fighting hunger and feeding hope.

Blessings in a Backpack

November 19, 2019September 16, 2019 by Gus Nollmeyer

Blessings in a Backpack mobilizes communities, individuals and resources to provide food on the weekends for elementary school children across America who might otherwise go hungry. They reach out to over 100+ organizations that are willing to contribute to feeding local families all around America.