WMF will be hosting an online auction fundraiser from October 1 – 17! Last year we received 60 donated items for the auction and raised $6532 thanks to generous bidders and supporters! We are currently seeking donations of new items, experiences, gift certificates, etc. Please spread the word! Funds raised will assist in supporting the […]
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WMF Outhouse in Bristol, Vermont
Tom Wells, Jordyn Wells, and Carol Wells The Wells Mountain Foundation participated in a unique Fourth of July tradition in Bristol, Vermont this year! On the morning of Independence Day, two runners and one very brave rider participated in the Bristol Fourth of July Outhouse Races! All teams are given the same box structure on […]
Happy Holiday Greetings from WMF!
We are thankful for our courageous Empowerment Through Education Scholars worldwide, our partners in Haiti who continue to bring great joy into the lives of those in their communities each month, our WMF Board of Directors, and 100s of individuals who make our local and international programs possible. Thank you for believing in the importance […]
Shining Hope: Update from Kenya
Can’t believe it’s been seven months since I arrived in East Africa! After spending 3 months working in Uganda with Educate!, who is empowering Uganda’s future leaders through leadership and social entrepreneurship training, I moved on to Nairobi, Kenya in early March. Since arriving, I have been working with an amazing organization, Shining Hope for […]
Jordyn is heading to Uganda and Kenya
After 4+ amazing years working at Do Something, I decided it was time for a change. While at Do Something, I managed the Do Something grants program (distributing over 150 grants a year) and the Do Something Awards which honors the best world-changers under 25 (and was televised on Vh1 this past July). I will be […]
Last stop – Ghana
(Katherine’s words) The last leg of the trip had us in Accra, Ghana. For several years now, the Junior Art Club, a youth arts organization and recipient of WMF support, has organized an annual “Theater Spectacular” – a sort of talent show and exhibition for youth involved in JAC. Jordyn and I were excited to […]
