Current Charity Recipient
Shifting Gears United provides adaptive sports programs to wounded veterans, first responders, children, and adults with varying disabilities. We aim to empower, educate, and enable the disability communities we serve to train and participate in mainstream sports.
We offer multi-adaptive sports programs to assist in rehabilitation through wellness and health. We encourage and welcome anyone to contact us and participate in our six programs.
Charities that will present at our February 2026 meeting
We believe in education and connection to our food which is why we offer tours and volunteer opportunities. Our farm is open to the public, allowing you to see firsthand how we care for our cows and other livestock and produce top-notch dairy products. Everything we do here at the farm solely relies on the support of our local community. With your donations, generous volunteer days, and support of our events and educational opportunities, we can continue to thrive, grow our community, and connect with our food.
Our mission is to provide customized services aimed at empowering individuals to make positive changes through intervention and unique opportunities for personal growth and development. Our vision is to create a world where every individual has the opportunity to thrive and achieve their full potential. We are committed to making a meaningful impact on the lives of those we serve.
Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles Foundation's Mission: Hope. Giving hope to those that need it most. #StrongerTogether The Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles Foundation exists to provide financial, emotional, and spiritual support to parents and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The Foundation also lends a helping hand to families with children who are born with a cleft lip and/or palate like Brianna was.
Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles Foundation's Mission: Hope. Giving hope to those that need it most. #StrongerTogether The Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles Foundation exists to provide financial, emotional, and spiritual support to parents and families who are grieving the loss of a loved one. The Foundation also lends a helping hand to families with children who are born with a cleft lip and/or palate like Brianna was.
Vita Nova, Inc.
Vita Nova empowers young adults (ages 18–25) who are experiencing homelessness to reclaim their futures by providing safe housing, transformative education, career readiness, and a nurturing community.
Let us tell you a story about a starfish.
One day, an old man was walking along the beach when he noticed a boy picking something up and gently throwing it into the ocean.
Approaching the boy, he asked, "What are you doing?". The youth replied, "Throwing starfish back into the ocean. The surf is up and the tide is going out. If I don't throw them back, they'll die."
"Son," the man said, "Don't you realize there are miles and miles of beach and hundreds of starfish? You can't possibly make a difference!"
After listening politely, the boy bent down, picked up another starfish, and threw it back into the surf. Then smiling at the man, he said...
"I made a difference for that one."
