My Nonprofit Reviews

One of the most gratifying experiences is the privilege of working with the original Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, Lincoln IL, on the Harvest Ministry Team, now in its 31st year after having raised nearly two million dollars for hunger relief in Jesus' name in 26 countries, including the USA, and inspiring several other Harvests to begin across the country. Key scriptures for the Harvest ministry are: I Peter 4:10, Matthew 25:35, and Galatians 6:9. It is very humbling, precious, and magnificently worthwhile. Since its inception, the Harvest has given 100% of funds raised to I.D.E.S. for distribution to accountable Christian missionaries who give full measure for food where it is needed most for hunger relief, and it has always been given in Jesus' name. While working together to share our prayers, talents, time, and resources is wonderful, the fact that we can count on every penny we raise going where it is desperately needed and turned into nourishing food while giving God the glory is all thanks to I.D.E.S. They make the tough decisions, and they make them prayerfully. We treasure our relationship with I.D.E.S. as trusted partners in this ministry. I have only the highest respect for the executive director, board, staff, and the history on which they stand. Prayer, faith, dedication, and compassion are at the heart of everyone at I.D.E.S., and we could not be more secure in our partnership with I.D.E.S.

As Chairperson of Harvest of Talents for World Hunger, now in its 28th year, I can attest to the integrity of I.D.E.S. because of personally knowing the staff and a board member (both past and present). The dedication of the staff and board to the I.D.E.S. mission is without question. The Harvest ministry entrusts every penny raised to I.D.E.S. for their discretion in distributing the funds around the world for hunger relief in Jesus' name; last year the Harvest raised over $93K in Lincoln, IL alone, in addition to sister Harvests elsewhere.

I.D.E.S. staff is excellent with communication, outreach, support, and stewardship. It is a prayerfully managed charitable organization with leadership integrity from the top down. The Harvest is proud to partner with I.D.E.S. in hunger relief; the missionaries are accountable for funds and reporting.

We appreciate the various ways (in addition to hunger relief) that the Christian community can help people in need around the world through I.D.E.S.

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