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Cyclists of Gitchee Gumee Shores (COGGS) was established in 1994 as a nonprofit 501-c3 organization dedicated to building, maintaining, and advocating for mountain bike trails in the cities of Duluth, MN and Superior, WI (the Twin Ports). Our trail network was recognized by IMBA as a Gold Level Ride Center, one of only six on the planet. A lot of people, and a lot of hard work, helped us get here. Our trails are multi-use, free and open to everyone to use.

Bridge of Hope is a 12-24 month program designed to assist families facing homelessness (typically a woman with children under 18) achieve family stability. We believe this includes safe and sustainable housing, strong and resilient families and supportive relationships with Neighboring Volunteers. There are many locations including Kansas City.

Kiva is an international nonprofit, founded in 2005 in San Francisco, with a mission to expand financial access to help underserved communities thrive. We do this by crowdfunding loans and unlocking capital for the underserved, improving the quality and cost of financial services, and addressing the underlying barriers to financial access around the world. Through Kiva's work, students can pay for tuition, women can start businesses, farmers are able to invest in equipment and families can afford needed emergency care. By lending as little as $25 on Kiva, you can be part of the solution and make a real difference in someone’s life. 100% of every dollar you lend on Kiva goes to funding loans with the recipient paying you back as they are able to.

The gifts ordered in the “Gifts Inspiring Change” catalog are unique and life-giving. They are gifts of peace and justice, gifts that are sustainable and that build stability for those suffering. These alternative gifts multiply and grow, sometimes exponentially, and offer hope and new life to people facing grace crisis and need. A water well to a family in South Sudan, a book to a child in Ethiopia, a gift of freedom to those trapped in slavery — these gifts challenge the trivia of our modern culture of consumerism. These are authentic gifts that will change lives. They are always the perfect gift.