The creativity of nonprofits and charities shines in haiku form.
MissionBox is inspired by the beautiful and inspiring haikus submitted by our MissionBox registered organizations for our September 2019 grant.
American Foundation for Children with AIDS
Suffering surrounds us
But a glimmer of hope shines
We dare not, can’t rest
American Near East Refugee Center
Forced from home and land
Palestine and Syria
Turn to us for help
Alameda County Meals on Wheels
Growing old is dark
The sun sets forevermore
Wrinkles everywhere
Appetite for Change
The Youth are the Truth!
Harvesting produce and fruit...
Real People, Real Food!
AzuKo
Roaring winds beat down -
But from the rubble rises
hope, we can rebuild.
BRIDGES
Meet us where we are
Access and choices, we soar
Independence gained
Bags of Hope
end childhood hunger
feed tomorrows mind’s today
do it all for kids
Beads of Courage, Inc.
Little colored
Worn by courageous children
Fighting big battles.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas
Youth flowers with warmth,
understanding and care---and
knowing someone's there.
C.R. Beehives
I am a honeybee keeper.
I provide safe beehives for my honeybees.
I love teaching people about life of a honeybee.
CASA of Pueblo
Abuse, foster care
CASA, a heart, a voice, hope
Change a child's story
Casting or Recovery
The water breathes life
into spaces we can't touch.
Thankfully, we give.
Catholic Diocese of Evansville
Need security
Handy Helpers job trained me
Hope is mine again
Coalition to Combat Human Trafficking in Texas
Human trafficking
No one should be a victim
Regardless of who
Colors Plus
We are the rainbow
Finding the strength to be you
We are family
Day One
End dating abuse.
Day One gets us to healthy,
safe relationships.
Dayle McIntosh Center
Disability
Is no barrier to me
Thanks to DMC
Eatbeta International Foundation
No dirty water!
Not again whatsoever,
Because help is here.
Feeding GA Families
We're Feeding Georgia
50,000 people served
Food, veggies, and fruits.
Friends of the State Street Family
Dignity for friends
Essential resources to
Provide help and hope
Generation Hope-Kenya
Fight for survival
Cries of fear, cold, and hunger
God’s purpose for me
Guide Dog Users of the Empire State
Canine eyes to guide
Trust, Autonomy and pride
Together we go
Global Youth Food Project
Food to a landfill
Diverted! Feeds our children
World's hungry served well
Great Vallley Community Organization
Families Connect
Empower Community
Something for Everyone
HUG Hearts Foundation
I'm Thirsty For Love,
Animals are God's Creatures
quenching my Heart's Thirst.
Habitat for Humanity Inland Valley
Wood sprouts from the earth
Nails build houses, love makes homes
Families grow roots
Harriet Tubman Movement
From slave to freedom
Rescuers give all to see
Hope and life restored
Hegira Health
On the wellness path
Embrace all on their journey.
Share their joy of health.
Hispanic Alliance
we teach and we think
the singing notes save their souls
they save us instead
Hope Community Services
Poor hungry homeless
HOPE provides to all who come
Seeking help at our door
Kansas City Quality Improvement Consortium
Living Healthier
Through Self-Management and goals
Leads to better life
Ladies in Full Effect
OUR PASSION IS LIFE
YES WE ARE ON A MISSION
OUT OF THE FOUR WALLS
Life of Hope
Shame silences voices…
these broken need connection,
to live beyond pain.
MissionYear
Expand and deepen
the ways you engage the world
with love and justice.
Mother's Home
Homeless, Pregnant, Young
A chance to heal hearts.
Hold her hand and rock her child.
Make her laugh out loud!
Native American Fatherhood & Family Association
Positive leaders.
Sacred mothers and fathers,
families are safe.
Operation Underground Railroad
Children must be freed
From the daily living hell
Of sex trafficking.
Rugby Tackling Life
Watching them transform
From timid and submissive
To confident girls.
SOAR Inc.
No money, need help.
Stigma, shame from sex abuse.
SOAR takes pain away.
Statewide Organizing for Coommunity Empowerment
Organize and Harmonize
The land and the people - the world
Justice is for all
Seabury Resources for Aging
Aging's part of life
Seabury is here to help
Resources that rock!
Sedona Area Homeless Alliance
the ground is my floor
and because I am feral
the sky my ceiling
Selfless Love Foundation
There once were sisters
Each living in foster care
But different homes
Skateistan
Educate children
Is what we say, skateboarding,
Is the special sauce
TERF Project
A helping hand is
A way to help those in need
Get what they should need
Trees Knoxville
Holy Forests Sway
Joy, a World Without End
Green Roots of the Heart
The HOPE Program
An uphill struggle
With no job prospects in sight
But then, HOPE brings flight
The Inland Ivy Foundation
We empower youth
By funding their college dreams
Hope personified
The Lucas Project
Special needs parent
I see you. I am you too.
Take a break on us.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center
Challenges abound
But community prevails
Together we thrive