DAA Northwest

Spring of Hope International

Urgent Initiatives:

• Food Security – Poverty and hunger are a way of life for many in Africa. We believe we can change this by offering new techniques of farming, and we require resources for training.
• Humanitarian Assistance – Many families in Africa are in crisis because of the global high cost of living and drought.
• Spring of Hope International Transformation Center – We are in the final phase of completing this project! Now we need to equip the Center so we can empower families to stand on their own.
• Well Drilling – Water is still one of the greatest needs in Africa. Providing wells that deliver water to families remains at the core of our organization.

Union Gospel Mission

Urgent Initiatives:

• Expanding services in the LC Valley (Lewiston/Clarkston) requires an investment to train staff in the Genesis Process (a trauma-informed, relapse prevention program).
• Aftercare Housing is utilized for long-term recovery residents transitioning out of the program.
• Renovating the Men’s Shelter and Administrative facilities on Trent Avenue is required after decades of use—including the kitchen, classrooms, offices, and warehouse storage.
• Breaking the cycle of addiction through UGM’s recovery programs offers individuals a pathway out of homelessness and a healthier community.
• Employment training and opportunities are provided through job coaching, computer access and assistance, GED support, and classes.

Vanessa Behan

Urgent Initiative:

At Vanessa Behan, our number one priority is to say “Yes” to every child and their parent in need. This means reaching capacity in our new home. We designed our new, larger space because we were turning away one out of every three requests for help. While our new space allows us to triple the number of children served and provide additional programs that support parents, it also requires us to double our revenue. Your support means a child receives the loving and nurturing support when they need it most.

Young Life

Urgent Initiatives:

• Funding for 2 DFL’s (Developing Future Leaders) – This is a New Initiative to help fund 2 College Age Young Life Leaders who aspire to become Young Life Staff after Graduation. Young Life is seeking $10,000 to match funds raised by the students.
• Capernaum Ministry – Capernaum is Young Life’s ministry to Special Needs kids. Funds are needed to help pay for gas, food, supplies, and any other varied events that leaders do with their Capernaum Friends.
• The Young Life Whitworth Training Program $5000 – This program helps fund the Young Life College Training Program at Whitworth University. This program develops and launches college leaders into Young Life Ministry across this city!