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Education And More is a tax exempt charitable organization by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) public charity.
Contributions are tax deductible according to tax code.
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2007-2012
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Education And More
is a Christian, Fair Trade charitable organization providing assistance to artisans and their families through educational opportunities and Fair Trade
is a Christian, Fair Trade charitable organization providing assistance to artisans and their families through educational opportunities and Fair Trade
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About Us
Education And More is a Christian nonprofit organization working to help alleviate poverty and
increase educational opportunities in rural Guatemala. The Gospel of Jesus Christ is what
moves us to reach out and help our neighbors in Guatemala in their daily lives as well as in
their future.
Our Sponsorship Program is in partnership with churches so that students may receive an education and well as the spirtual foundation of the Gospel. Students of all ages - children through adult - are welcomed into the program to advance their education from first grade through their university studies.
We are a Fair Trade organization and assist disadvantaged artisans in marketing their handcrafts thereby creating economic opportunities for artisans who are otherwise unable to earn an income. In addition to earning a fair wage for their work we strive to improve the lives of the families through educational opportunities for the artisan as well as their families, help women develop and improve technical skills to grow their businesses, give interest free micro-credit loans and grants to help their businesses, and give product materials for handcraft orders in advance. We develop long term relationships with the artisans so they have a stable souce of income and assistance.
Our Sponsorship Program is in partnership with churches so that students may receive an education and well as the spirtual foundation of the Gospel. Students of all ages - children through adult - are welcomed into the program to advance their education from first grade through their university studies.
We are a Fair Trade organization and assist disadvantaged artisans in marketing their handcrafts thereby creating economic opportunities for artisans who are otherwise unable to earn an income. In addition to earning a fair wage for their work we strive to improve the lives of the families through educational opportunities for the artisan as well as their families, help women develop and improve technical skills to grow their businesses, give interest free micro-credit loans and grants to help their businesses, and give product materials for handcraft orders in advance. We develop long term relationships with the artisans so they have a stable souce of income and assistance.
“If anyone has material
possessions and sees his
brother in need but has no
pity on him, how can the love
of God be in him?”
1 John 3:17
1 John 3:17
Board of Directors
Karen Pickett is the founder and executive director. A
retired business owner who has the passion and skills to
direct the organization in its goals of helping the women
and families in Guatemala.
Adriane Ohlde - Adriane became involved with Education and More after learning about
the role they play in helping women's groups market their products thereby improving the
quality of life for their families and communities. She helps provide insight into product
trends and ways to expand the customer base.
Coleen Perry -- Coleen's interest in Education and More started after several mission
trips spent building houses in Guatemala. As a weaver and builder she wanted to
become more involved in improving the lives of the families she met. Her experience as
a weaver helps to develop new ideas into patterns and colorways that can be woven on
a backstrap or a simple floor loom.
Clara Ayres - a lifelong educator with children and a passion to help the
disadvantaged in the world.
Jennifer Lance-Peimann is the associate director. She has a background in grant
writing and works towards finding potential funding for projects in the artisan
villages. As a weaver, she gives valuable insight into new projects with the weaving
groups.
If you would like more information on pending projects, needs or to make a donation please contact Jennifer.
If you would like more information on pending projects, needs or to make a donation please contact Jennifer.