Pledge Per Mile Total To 10/29/12

Don Sheppard with Sherryl Broverman

Sherryl Broverman is one of my heroes and I admire and respect WISER! Check out their story. I'm dedicated to helping them fulfill their mission.

A 15-years-old inspiring poem of the plight of women in Mahuru Bay. Watch the video...

Partnership with UNICEF-WASH providing clean drinking water for 20,000 community members

The Wiserbridge primary school program, serving over 700 students, is a co-educational enrichment program working with all 14 schools in the district that builds capacity in local teachers via professional development seminars. In two years WISERBridge has improved the passing rate of girls on the KCPE, the Kenyan national exam, from 6% to 40% passing.

The WISER secondary school for 120 girls.

Because of WISER more girls are in school than ever before. Beyond academics, becoming a student at WISER means you get to eat three meals a day, sleep in a bed, have clean drinking water, and the first regular access to health care. With your help we can impact the lives of many more girls.

Why are these girls smiling?

Because with your support they are in school. Because with your support they have beds, clothes, and shoes. Because with your support they can, for the first time in their lives, learn in safety and be taken care of when they are sick.

Don Sheppard with Amy and Austin

"I am honored and thrilled to support Young Life Capernaum and the amazing work Amy and Austin are doing. Please check them out and make a pledge per mile to help them continue their selfless and loving work.".

Young Life Capernaum

Investing in the lives of kids and young adults with special needs worldwide, particularly in Greater Pasadena and throughout Los Angeles.

The special needs community is one that can be easily missed in our world, but once noticed, will likely impact your life significantly. It is my privilege to know many families in our local community that have kids with special needs. I was once uncomfortable around people with disabilities but now I see how alike we are, and am so grateful to be involved in their lives.

Capernaum Prom

An annual event highlighting our friends and honoring their hopes. A simple, but otherwise often missed opportunity.

Offering an unforgettable and life-changing experience at camp. With one-on-one help and attention from their Young Life leaders, at a top-notch camp in picturesque surroundings, these young people with special needs get to experience as many of the camp activities as possible.

Young Life leaders are committed to building lifelong relationships with kids when they need it most, modeling leadership skills and fostering personal and spiritual growth.

Don Sheppard with Brice Gumpel

I'm so happy to support Brice Gumpel, an accomplished and gifted alum of the LAFC Academy, and Project Goal. I believe in soccer as a vehicle or platform for change, and that education is the key to individual opportunity.

Global Initiatives in Africa: Mpilonhle — Partly funded by Charlize Theron's Africa Outreach Project (CTAOP), Mpilonhle is dedicated to improving health and social development in the Umkhanyakude District, one of South Africa's poorest communities.

Global Initiatives in Africa: The Shepherd's Home — Providing a safe haven for Kenya AIDS orphans.

Global Initiatives in Africa: LAFC Partners with WISER — WISER sees soccer as a powerful way to connect with the community, particularly in encouraging gender equality and girls’ empowerment.