The Genesis Project RIDirector of Community Outreach
Apr. 2016 - Aug. 2017Providence, Rhode Island AreaThe Genesis Project RI is a 501(c)(3) non-profit food share program located in Lincoln, RI and serves those in the Northern Rhode Island community. Currently a food pantry and food share program. I help with the expansion of their services to a "Mobile Meals" program TGP delivers lunches to those in immediate hunger need every Saturday. I stepped in prior to the summer of 2016 to help re-build the program that almost had to close it's doors due to insufficient funds. My summer and continued work included:
• Quickly familiarized and immersed myself into the program run by just a few head members. • Created a database of prospects throughout the community and continually reaching out to businesses, organizations, and individuals for sponsorships and donations. • Gained a sponsorship from Stop & Shop, a large grocery store, receiving over 50 bags/week, each including $5.50 of food. Raised over $2,000.00 in these donations so far. • Planned and coordinated various events- recently raised $800.00 through a Pampered Chef fundraiser. • Increased advertising through community outreach in newspaper interviews and articles, local restaurant profit-shares, flyers and ads, donation forms/letters, and website design.