Program areas at Project 52
Dominican republic mission - Project 52 partners with compass point school and lighthouse school in los alcarrizos, dominican republic. Project 52 organizes projects to raise funds for numerous building projects to support the community and youth in the dominican republic. In addition to raising funds, individuals go on mission trips to help with the construction of these projects. Past projects have included single family homes, dormitory rooms, kitchen equipment, gymnasium, pool, recreation facility, church classroom floor and baseball field. 2020 projects included work on new lighthouse villa altagracia.
Adopt a family - we adopt 3-5 families each year for 52 weeks. Most of our families are single parent families or families with major medical conditions that require additional resources. We assist families with expenses such as food, gas, household supplies, car repair, transportation assistance, home repair, holiday gifts, rent assistance, daycare or medical expenses.
"the branch" is an outreach center in sioux falls, south dakota. The branch helps young men grow in faith, realize their purpose, and discover the gifts they can share with others. It is a safe place that provides mentors and resources at no cost. In 2020 10-15 men who are struggling with addiction were mentored to each week. There were 2 events in 2020 to clean up trash in the neighborhoods. Hygiene items, bibles and devotion books were distributed. Most programs were paused in 2020 due to the covid-19 pandemic. At the end of the year the branch program split off from Project 52 to it's own non- profit organization, fifteen five ministries.
Tree planting - as a living memorial, we donate and plant trees to families who have lost a loved one. While our focus is on families who have lost children, we also donate and plant trees for children who have lost parents. Each family receives a 10-14 ft maple tree and an engraved marker for the tree. 55 trees were planted in 2020.