International Service Support - Our aim here is to Bridge the need for assistance internationally with those feeling called to provide assistance and grow in their service and stewardship capabilities.

• Leprosy Hospital Mission Trip - Guayaquil, Ecuador:  We are providing some planning and financial assistance to a group partnering with Rivers of the World (ROW) to build homes for cured patients integrating back into society.  This project will shift into high gear during April, continuing at least through the summer.  Visit ROW to learn more about the mission.
• Amazon Villages Mission - Brazil:  Jeff is teaming with ROW and the Presbyterian Church in Manaus, Brazil to take a group of College students and others from Smyrna Campground and Presbyterian Church in Conyers, Georgia down the Amazon River.  The group will be providing Medical, Construction, and Spiritual assistance to remote villagers along the river.  This project will take place in June. Visit ROW to learn more about the mission.

Families of Children Under Stress (FOCUS)

• Jeff and Preston Small(Board of Advisors member) are assisting FOCUS in creating a new Fund Raising Program aimed at expanding the number of families FOCUS can provide services to.  Currently, FOCUS servers approximately 1,100 families who have medically fragile and/or special needs children.  We believe there are thousands more who could benefit, but it requires significant skilled resources and sustained financial support to do so.  As a part of this effort, The Beech Foundation will assist in creating an Endowment to help with the long term financial needs associated with reaching more families.
• We are also exploring possibilities to help FOCUS link with other organizations to enhance its offerings.

Rivers of the World (ROW)

• We continue to work with Ben Mathes (ROW President and Board of Advisors member) in exploring new missions and opportunities to grow the important work they do around the world.

Dream House Organization Assistance

• Jeff will begin acting as an advisor to the Executive Director and Board this year in an effort to help this important organization fulfill its mission. Please click here to learn more about Dream House.