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Highland Support Project

Org #45850
Vetted since 2018 Top Ranked Effective Nonprofit Site Visit Verified
1994
year founded
$187,806
raised on GlobalGiving
5
years fundraising
3
projects funded
* Amounts in US Dollars

Mission

The Highland Support Project (HSP) fosters agency and empowers indigenous communities by providing opportunities for education, community organization, supporting social entrepreneurs, and addressing health and poverty in the face of shifting political arenas and environmental changes. HSP uses a direct aid model to reduce the separation between donors and community-based representatives to help Indigenous communities stay on their land, in the community, and with their culture. Our approach is based on hope, not dependency; opportunity, not charity. We support the development of social capital and community leaders that can identify opportunities and make the most out of them for their ... read more

Project Leaders
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
BENJAMIN EDWARD BLEVINS
Guadalupe Ramirez
Guadalupe Ramirez
Muna Hijazi
Muna Hijazi
Rebecca Andrews
Rebecca Andrews
Alyssa Ondarza
Alyssa Ondarza
Sam Kemp
Sam Kemp
Team
Guadalupe C Ramirez, Ben E Blevins
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467
Organization Information
700 W Franklin
Richmond, VA 23220
United States
(804) 464-3467

Project Reports

Each of GlobalGiving’s nonprofit partners is required to send quarterly donor reports detailing the impact of their work. Here are some of their recent updates:

Mar 31, 2023
Process of Wellbeing and The Good Life: A New Year
First and foremost, HSP wants to express our heartfelt appreciation to all the donors and supporters who have played a vital role in the continuation of women's circles. These circles have provided a...
Mar 20, 2023
Investing in The Common Good
Philanthropic organizations have become increasingly prevalent in the United States in the 2000s.  In 2016, the U.S. nonprofit sector employed 12.3 million people, roughly 10% of the...
Feb 27, 2023
Happy Marketing
HSP’s partnership with AMA in the Online Merchants program is gaining speed! Since the program's initiation in September, we have provided nine different workshops in four locations. The...
 
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