PROGRAMS
INVESTING IN HUMAN FUTURES THROUGH STAFF-LED PROGRAMS
ER operates staff-led programs that are changing the lives of people in extreme situations around the world.
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Location: Ecuador, Philippines, South Africa
Each year ER celebrates Christmas with thousands of people living in extreme situations. These celebrations bring hope to the hopeless, build trust and cultivate relationships that we and our volunteers have developed with those who have been forgotten by society. Christmas Outreach Teams help us put on these celebrations.
FISH HOEK DREAM CENTER
Location: South Africa
In developing countries, the cost of an education is out of reach for families struggling with poverty. These expenses are small by North American standards, often consisting of the cost of uniforms, books and school supplies. In response, we accept scholarship funds from donors who want to invest in the future of these children and help them stay in school.
Learn more about Fish Hoek Dream Center Around the World >
GOLDEN HANDS LIVELIHOOD
Location: Manila, Philippines
ER’s desire to help women led to the formation of the Golden Hands Sewing group, which evolved into the Golden Hands Livelihood Educational Program one year later. We changed the name because the program was accomplishing far more than teaching sewing skills.
L327-FITNESS
Location: Fish Hoek, South Africa
ER invests in the futures of vulnerable youth with life skills programs designed to help them grow spiritually, physically and emotionally. We are excited to launch the L327-Fitness program geared for at-risk youth by combining cross-fit type exercise with mentoring, accountability and biblical teaching.
LEADER DEVELOPMENT
Location: Global
Leader Mundial brings together leaders from around the world – including many from our partner organizations – to receive training, resources, mentoring and peer support. Through global summits and regional gatherings, these leaders become part of a community in which they can learn, share and ultimately become more effective in leading their respective organizations’ vision, objectives and impact.
PATHWAY FOR HOPE
Location: Manila, Philippines
In 2018, ER and Grace Church of Glendora (California) launched a new community development program that focuses on helping women and families extricate themselves from economic hardship, low education and a lack of opportunity. The program is called Pathway For Hope and seeks to provide a community in Manila, Philippines, with “holistic opportunities for people’s empowerment”.
QUITO PROGRAMS
Location: Quito, Ecuador
The Quito Dump is where Extreme Response began. It is now a transfer station where garbage is trucked in, dumped in a roofed area, sorted through and then reloaded into trucks to be taken to a location outside the city. We operate the Quito Family Resource Center where we run the Quito Dream Center After-School Program and Women’s Program. We also operate a men’s Bible studies and family events. Most recently, we’ve added entrepreneurial training.