"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
Donations & Fundraising
Individuals or organizations who wish to make tax deductible
donations to support Earthways efforst in the Playa de Oro community
may send donations to the US 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, Earthways
Foundation (tax ID 65-402-1351). Earthways covers all overhead
expenses, so that 100% of donated funds go directly to the project
designated by the donor.
Please send Donations to:
Earthways Foundation
20178 Rockport Way
Malibu, CA 90265
Please indicate on your check exactly what project your contributions
are to be used for. All donors are welcome to visit the project
to see that their donation was used as designated.
If you would like to discuss what specific needs are for any
certain projects, or get more details as to funding needs, please
feel free to contact Tracy
Wilson.
OTHER WAYS TO PARTICIPATE
Fundraisers and Promotions are needed on an ongoing basis to
raise money for various aspects of all listed projects. This ranges
from funds needed to care and house injured wildlife in Playa
de Oro, Playa de Oro's school and teacher costs, funding for Sustainable
Food Projects in local communities, conservation education work,
and habitat protection. We encourage more groups and individuals
to get involved and help support our efforts to protect the Chocò
Rainforest. If you or your organization would be interested in
doing a fundraiser, please contact Tracy
Wilson for more information and promotional materials.
LIVE EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS
Santiago, a resident ocelot at Tracy Wilson's
federal and state licensed wildlife facility in the United States,
volunteers as an Ambassador for Touch The Jungle to educate the
public and raise funds for needed projects in Playa de Oro. Santiago,
an endangered species, was named in honor of the beautiful river
that flows through the Playa de Oro Reserve,
the Rio Santiago. If you would like Santiago to attend your event
to help promote and fundraise for our efforts, please contact
Tracy Wilson for
details. Plenty of advance notice is required to obtain all necessary
permits if required.