FUNDED PROJECTS 2009

BWB is spreading its wings even further with projects stretching over 4 continents.  Not only is the geography expansive, these projects provide a wide variety of assistance ranging from solar powered DJ spaceships for kids to permaculture in Botswana.  Please check out the individual projects to see how you can get involved.   

Cantu Animal Rescue Effort (C.A.R.E) Ensenada, Mexico - $400

CARE is a volunteer led organization that helps sponsor monthly sterilization clinics and adoption events for homeless and injured dogs and cats in Baja California North. BWB's partnership will provide sterilizations to over-sized dogs for 6 months. 

www.carebaja.org

Community Chest  Virginia City, Nevada - $250

Community Chest provides a variety of services to Storey County including a food closet, thrift store, counseling, before and after school care, and more.  BWB partnered with Community Chest to protect the productive community garden from unwanted critters. 

European Disaster Volunteers (EDV)  United Kingdom -$500

EDV is a volunteer driven, non-governmental organization which aids disaster affected communities worldwide by providing initial relief and helping them achieve sustainable recovery. EDV is run by three long term BWB Pisco volunteers visit them online at www.edvolunteers.org.    BWB's partnership will provide the seed money needed to respond to the next disaster.  

Growcology Riverside, California -$600

Growcology is an educational facility focused on inspiring local leaders to start growing their own food and to eventually create community gardens in their own neighborhoods. Housed on a 5 acres, Growcology hopes to provide food to over 2,000 people a year.  BWB's partnership will provide funds for a greenhouse and the initial investment for organic and heirloom seeds to fill it. 

Koipound  Cincinnati, OH -$500

Koipound's 8,000 sq. feet of indoor outdoor space will allow the greater community to share the vision, art, and way of life through neighborhood clean-ups, workshop weekends, and a performance space.  BWB's partnership will provide the finishing touches to Koipound's darkroom. 

Mana Food Gardens

Pensacola, FL -$250

In 2005 a Category 4 hurricane offered a unique opportunity to take food distribution to the next level by leaving an empty concrete lot where a food warehouse once stood.  The initial 15 raised beds that were built have led to a huge demand for gardens throughout the Pensacola area.  BWB's partnership will help expand this important school garden project.  

Above and Beyond All Across Canada -$200

Benjamin Jordan is attempting a 10,000km paragliding flight across the entire country of Canada.  Along this flight Ben and crew will stop at numerous youth camps giving presentations on flight and encouraging kids to pursue their own dreams.  BWB is sponsoring Benjamin in this amazing quest to support kids in going to camp. Check out their latest Blog post here.

www.aboveandbeyondcanada.com

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Above-Beyond-Canada/94329033009?ref=ts#/pages/Above-Beyond-Canada/94329033009?ref=ts

Petaluma Phoenix Center Petaluma, CA -$300

The Petaluma Phoenix Center is a teen center that is home to a youth run arts committee and several free after school arts and music programs.  They partnered with Petaluma Bounty to create a 12'x24' mural / sign to advertise the bounty farm to the general public. BWB's resources were used to purchase the

                                     necessary materials.  The project is completed and you can

                                     read about the impact it is making at BWB's Blog.

                                      www.petalumaphoenix.org

Sowing the Seeds of Permaculture (S.S.P)  Gaborone, Botswana -$700

This amazing project is bringing the benefits of Permaculture to one of the most needed areas in the world!  S.S.P. is creating a permaculture partnership with the students of the secondary school in the Maru a Pula community, providing fresh local produce through sustainable means.  BWB's grant money will be used to create a permaculture garden at the secondary school.  Read their latest Blog here.

Pisco Sin Fronteras  Pisco, Peru -$500

Pisco Sin Fronteras is a new, non-profit organization formed on year anniversary of the massive earthquake which devastated the city.  They provide assistance to the people who most need it by helping to build houses, schools, sanitation units and helping with other community-based projects. BWB's partnership will allow for the purchase of much needed tools for the ever growing volunteer force. 

www.piscosinfronteras.org

Starma Circus  Somerville, MA -$500

This summer Starma Circus will be providing !Suddenly Circus! Interactive Circus Experiences FREE of charge in parks located in lower income areas throughout Somerville, Massachusetts. BWB's partnership is assisting with performance costs and props.  

www.starma.org

Trash to Treasure  Fort Lauderdale, FL -$500

Trash to Treasure is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing waste by collecting clean "scrap" from the community and redistributing the materials for art and education purposes.  The demonstration garden, allows them to extend their 4-R's education by showcasing conservation in the garden. BWB's partnership will provide water spigots, the ONLY non donated or reused item in the garden.

www.trash2treasurefl.org

Washburn Farm to School Program  Washburn, WI -$500

This 40'x80' garden is generally grown and cared for by families of students and community members.  The resulting produce is integrated into nutritional education programs as well as supplying fresh local foods for healthy school meals and snacks. BWB's partnership will provide the strawbales needed for a 'green design' storage shed.

Solar DJ Spaceship for Kids  Park City, UT -$500

This out of this world functional art piece will be gracing its presence at youth events.  Not only will this creative piece bring art and music to kids, it aims to empower kids to believe in their dreams.  BWB's partnership will assist with travel costs associated with bringing the solar saucer to kids.

www.thesolarsaucer.com