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Benj and Jessica launched a nonprofit. Follow our journey as we built a 501(c)(3) and a web site, and now usher in an endless stream of worthy charity nominees and monthly grant winners!

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December 2021 winner Woodwell Climate Research Center

Charitocracy's 64th check to December winner Woodwell Climate Research Center for $1050

We have good news about December winner Woodwell Climate Research Center, right after this quick update...

Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe we've been doing this Charitocracy thing for over 5 years, and just concluded our 6th "giving season!" I love these charities you're picking as winners, and so many of the recent nominees as well. Keep up the great work with your donations, nominations, invitations, and, of course, votes! Let's make 2022 the best year yet. ❤️

December 2021 winner Woodwell Climate Research Center

Last night as the ball dropped we named Charitocracy's 64th monthly winner. Congratulations to Woodwell Climate Research Center, nominated by donor RoamX. They advance scientific discovery and solutions to address the world’s climate challenges. You can find their website here.

Now you have a week to further sweeten the pot with a special one-time donation of any amount, which we'll add straight to the check we write to WCRC next week. (We've received one nice juicy one already, thanks!)

So finally check out this quick holiday wishes video from Woodwell Climate Research Center. Then feel good about your part in our collective $1050+ grant to support WCRC's ongoing work.

Have a great January and be sure to log into Charitocracy to update your votes or nominate a new cause!

Spotlight on nominee Tree of Hope Haiti

Nominee Tree of Hope Haiti

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Tree of Hope Haiti, nominated by donor Maggie. They spread the gospel of Christ to Haitians through community development rooted in God’s love. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post (see social sharing icons at top of post) and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Tree of Hope Haiti

4 Main Branches of Ministry

Child Sponsorship

~ Providing Education
Education in Haiti in not guaranteed and can often be inaccessible or incomplete. TOHH has a vision to see every child in our community enrolled in school.

Building Homes

~ House Building Projects
TOHH is working towards the goal of every family in our community having a permanent, dry, and secure place to call home. Join us in raising funds to help those in need of shelter.

Community Water Tower

~ Providing Clean Water
Most homes in our community do not have running water. Families must then carry back a minimum of 25 gallons of water - per day, to complete the most basic of tasks for the survival of a family such as cooking, cleaning, drinking, bathing and laundry. Thanks to our TOHH donors we have been able to give clean water to our community since November 2014 and currently support up to 800 families with clean water.

TOHH Pavilion

~ Community Outreach
Pavilion Ministry was a natural outgrowth of the relationships we've built in the community. Adult bible study, school supply distribution, birthday parties, Christmas giving, Easter program, financial peace (micro loan training), medical clinics, summer camp and sports tournaments are just some examples of how we spread the love of Jesus, through community outreach in our Pavilion area.

So please visit the page of nominee Tree of Hope Haiti to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out this short 2021 thank you video from TOHH's sponsored children and recent graduates.

Spotlight on nominee Soccer Without Borders

Nominee Soccer Without Borders

Next in our series of posts about new Charitocracy nominees, we have nominee Soccer Without Borders, nominated by donor Elinora. They use soccer as a vehicle for positive change, providing under-served youth with a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and personal success. You can find their web site here.

A few words on Charitocracy

Firstly, for newcomers: here's how it works. Donors pool their monthly contributions, as little as $1. The cause with the most votes each month wins the pot. No matter how much or how little you contribute, each donor at Charitocracy gets one vote. This is where charity meets democracy. So please share this post (see social sharing icons at top of post) and ask your friends to join us and vote! That's how we spread the word and, as a result, grow the monthly pot. The bigger the pot, the bigger our positive impact on the world!

About nominee Soccer Without Borders

We use soccer as a vehicle for positive change

We believe in the power of soccer, the world's universal language, to create positive change for individuals, families, communities, and the world.

We envision a more inclusive world where all young people have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

We contribute to this vision through innovative youth-development programs for under-served youth in the United States and around the world that create avenues for growth, inclusion, and personal success.

Our values

AUTHENTICITY
When building an SWB program, we value all voices, particularly those of youth and members of the communities we serve.

WHOLE PERSON
We believe in a whole-person approach to youth development. Our programs help young people come into a greater understanding of their bodies, minds, and voices.

PROCESS-ORIENTED
We believe in the learning that comes from a quality process that focuses on what is within our control: creating a culture of acceptance, addressing obstacles to an inclusive environment, and supporting progress toward individual, team and community goals.

EQUITY
We aim to advance equity in ourselves, our structures, our systems, our partners, and our communities. We value and seek best practices for equitable access and opportunities, investment, representation, power, and voice.

So please visit the page of nominee Soccer Without Borders to vote for, like, or discuss this cause! And check out their short film about their powerful work with Ethan Hawke narrating their story.