Third Avenue Charitable Organization, a social ministry born out ofξFirst Lutheran Church,ξprovides a safe and welcoming place where healing of mind, body, and spirit can happen for any and all who come. In operation every week of the year, it welcomes all people in need, regardless of religion, for free meals, medical and dental care, and mental health services.
1440 Multiversity is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit philanthropic campus in the Santa Cruz Mountains committed to creating hope for living well through curated learning events, philanthropy and employee community engagement. Named by co-creators Joanie and Scott Kriens for the 1440 minutes we are gifted in each day, the campus is a destination for people and organizations to gather in community to explore, learn, reflect, connect and re-energize while discovering new approaches for how to live, lead, love, work and wonder. Since opening in May 2017, the campus has established itself as a premier learning destination in the world, having welcomed more than 100,000 guests from over 54 countries. Proceeds from all campus package bookings support 1440’s philanthropic initiatives, community-building efforts, Helping Hands volunteer committee, and grants/scholarships program.
Founded in 1990, the 1990 InstituteŒËs mission is toŒæbroaden the understanding and build trust between theŒæpeople of the United States and China throughŒæeducation, philanthropy and collaboration.Œæ