Annual Report 2021

New Normal: Turbulence & Disruption

In 2022, the world witnessed a whirlwind of global events that left an indelible mark on history. As war ensued globally, nations grappled with a complex web of challenges and opportunities as navigating a mixture of hope and despair, progress and setbacks became a way of life.

In our tiny corner of the world, we started 2022 with great hopes of strengthening family access to fresh, affordable nutrition through a new farm partnership. In January, we hosted our first farmer-to-school market at SouthTech Preparatory which sold out! Just as new families rushed to reserve their orders for next month's market, our hardworking farm partner announced the need to take the rest of the season off to rest and recharge their change-making batteries.

We could relate; So could the teachers and administrators we worked with.

Thankfully, Palm Beach County was spared the massive destruction of Hurricane Ian in September 2022. However, this Category 4 hurricane still impacted some of our biggest plans for the 22/23 school year. We had a big volunteer day scheduled with Home Depot’s volunteer corps to conclude our outdoor learning classroom at SouthTech Preparatory Academy the same week Ian made landfall. It wasn't until late Spring in 2023 that we were able to reschedule Home Depot’s volunteer efforts because their focus turned exclusively to supporting the residents of the Gulf Coast and southwest coast of Florida to rebuild their lives. This hurricane also caused additional supply chain shortages, a curveball we thought was behind us.

The biggest obstacles facing everyone in education were youth learning loss, mental health, and increasingly chaotic school environments. STEM was intended to be foundational to the outdoor learning classroom so that students could experience learning science, technology, engineering, and mathematics in an innovative setting via hands-on learning activities. However, given the level of learning loss facing middle school students, it was clear that our STEM plans were too ambitious.

The foundation that made the outdoor learning classroom possible, Impact 100 Men PBC, understood our challenges and agreed to revise this project, with the well-being of youth, educators, and families as the foundation.

Wellness & Nature

Our Highlights

With your support, WiseTribe accomplished a lot.

540 students and 65 staff from SouthTech Preparatory Academy gained the opportunity to learn, teach, relax, reflect, and connect with each other and nature thanks to an outdoor learning classroom Impact 100 Men PBC and Home Depot made possible.
286 hours went to educating approximately 320 middle school students on Food Citizenship principles and actions, such as growing food, reading food labels, food is medicine, composting, and local food systems.
56 sixth-grade Medical Academy students received 146 consecutive hours learning about holistic health practices for longevity.
A middle school parent joined us as an advocate and facilitator of youth wellness.
10 high school students got cooking at home with their families using crackpots, whole food ingredients, in-person learning sessions, and a WhatsApp health coaching collective as part of our five-week Food Citizenship learning contribution to Love, Hope, and Healing's awesome inaugural summer camp.
Key supporters gathered for a Wisdom Exchange on Mental Health to hear the Co-Founder of the charlie fund, Shelly Himmelrich, share the story of suddenly losing her son, Charlie, to suicide

Thank you to all our supporters -donors, volunteers, partners, parents and youth. We are forged together in a shared vision of a healthy, wise future.

Keep going to learn what else you helped accomplish this year!

Food Citizenship

WiseTribe, united for a healthy and wise food future

We empower schools to strengthen their ability to cultivate Food Citizenship, using food as a tool to address key challenges that impact our future.

Our youth-driven programs emphasize sustainable food production and the role of food in creating a healthier future.

Through practical experiences, we connect learning with science, math, and civics standards, fostering the development of students as future leaders.

Check out just some of our successes:

12,300 lbs of food used to produce hands-on lessons, whole food kits, and food security.
2,332 people received food through our Food Citizenship learning programming
455 lbs of food waste composted, bringing our total to over 27,455 lbs of food rescued to date
286 hours devoted to Food Citizenship principles and actions, such as gut health, healthy eating, growing food, building soil, and regenerative farming
119lbs of food harvested

Learning: Jr. WiseTribers Unite

WiseTribe - United for a healthy and wise Learning future

We support youth, schools & volunteers who seek personal growth.

WiseTribers receive forward-thinking learning experiences that lead us toward a sustainable future.

Check out (some) of our results:

$10,000 first-ever scholarship awarded to a graduating Jr. WiseTriber. The teenage Haitian immigrant heading to Middlebury College said our programs help "define her values system."
413 hours from 42 volunteers to support youth training & education. Topics included: Financial literacy and mindfulness-based relaxation practices, Wisdom Exchange events, and more.
16 Wisdom Exchanges (community-based conversations and visioning sessions).
One 8-week virtual robotics club for 15 students who discovered the fundamentals of Arduino boards and regenerative agriculture.
6-week virtual, volunteer-led "Walking With Nature" camp collaboration with Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge to help youth connect nature with well-being.
4 educator visioning sessions addressing work/life balance for greater school well-being.

Well-being

We collaborate with schools, students, and volunteers to encourage personal growth and promote opportunities to build a culture of health and wellness.

We offer hands-on learning experiences that promote wellness practices, addressing a range of well-being concerns, challenges, and the influence of our environments.

Check out (some) of our results:

4 professionally led yoga Nidra sessions for 57 educator participants.
6-week nature-based learning series and pollinator garden creation.
4-week Camp for a Health Future for 22 middle and high-school-aged students from low-income backgrounds.
1 handful of lifelong well-being skills taught: mindfulness, cooking, journaling, and more.
22 "investor" pitches from students as they built leadership skills and selected projects to commit to progressing during camp.

Community, Fueling a Healthy & Wise World

WiseTribe is a small and expanding nonprofit organization that pledges growth and transparency.

We are always examining our organizational and operational excellence and remain committed to continually learning. The following financial details reflect what was recorded in 2021, and we anticipate continued — and even greater — transparency in 2022.

Operating Income	Events - $5419	Donations - $146,114	Grants - $60,986
Operating Expenses	Administration - $21,862	Fundraising - $45,611	Programs/Grants - $73,206
In-Kind Services & Contributions	Volunteer Services - 5.5%	Food/Supplies - 7.3%	Professional Services - 87.2%

2021 Financials

Covers 12 months ending 12/31/21

Besides cash donations received by our donors, WiseTribe also received in-kind contributions for professional and volunteer services, food, and supplies. Receiving these needed resources in kind allows us to use our cash to implement program services. Although these in-kind donations are not shown in our financials, they add significant value to the organization.

18 Months in Review