Refugee Giving Groves
Project focus area
Partner with the local chapter of givinggrove.org. to plant fruit trees, one quarter acre a year on land offered, with volunteer help from refugees, schools, faith communities and secular organizations
Demographics
Racial and ethnic groups
Evidence
a. This information provides the context in which the project is developing within an already invested KC for Refugees:
b. - $13,223 assistance given in the last month and a half.
c. Through November, 2025 - 497 acts of assistance covering 321 families with 326 members. - Clear tracking allows accurate grant reporting to landlords/funders. - Treasurer’s report indicates: - $5,100 available in Kansas Health Foundation grant. - $46,900 in Shoemaker grants. - $71,700 total account balance, with $19,700 available for general operations. - Average monthly expense around $6,000 vs income closer to $4,500 resulting in a burn rate of about $1,586 monthly. - Large donation recently helped offset expenses, but sustainable fundraising needed
Progress
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Set your project focus and actions, who you’ll engage, and how you’ll measure success—plus a simple timeline. Submit this setup to kick off.
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Share what’s done, what you’re learning, and any course corrections. Note any support needs to stay on track.
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Collaborators
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William Rose-Heim
Dashboard
- Collaborators
- 1
- New partnerships
- 8
- Total investment
- $1,000
- People impacted
- 45