In response to the devastating tsunami of December 26, 2004, the citizens and faith communities of the City of Frisco and other communities are joining with others to make a difference in the province of Aceh, Indonesia, as reflected in the vision, mission and values of Compassion Frisco. Compassion Frisco will focus on individual community needs and engage Partners, both Domestic and International, to assist in delivering aid.

VISION

A five-year intense involvement in recovering a future for people of Aceh, Indonesia

MISSION

• Connecting people and resources with survivors of the tsunami to rebuild community and restore hope.

VALUES

• Empowering individuals
• Mentoring leaders
• Catalyzing cooperation
• Networking intentionally
• Modeling flexibility/spontaneity
• Applying love holistically
• Embracing a servant mindset
• Praying specifically

TASKS

• Develop and help staff community training centers (as hubs of hope)
• Capitalize micro-loans for small businesses (as engines of economic recovery)
• Equip trainers in trauma counseling (as a coping mechanism with grief)
• Engage partners intentionally in agreed-upon projects (as a model of collaboration)

Compassion Frisco is seeking funds for multiple projects in Aceh, Indonesia.

Funding priorities will focus on the development of community training centers, capitalizing small businesses with loans and grants, livelihood kits helping men and women get back to work, the training of trainers for dealing with trauma, children and youth activities, and restoring the central park in the heart of the city of Banda Aceh.

7548 Preston Road #141-172
Frisco, Texas 75034
469-287-2901
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