Stage Cares is how Golden Pond turns community generosity into practical help for people facing real need, both close to home and through long-standing mission partnerships.
Mission
After the strain of the pandemic, our teams saw how isolation, financial stress, and sudden hardship were affecting residents, families, and staff. Stage Cares was created so we could respond with more than words.
Working with Rev. Dr. Hugo Venegas, international mission partners, and Helping Hands, we direct support to efforts where a relatively small gift can create tangible, visible impact.
Current Giving Priorities
Yorkin, Costa Rica
Goal: $5,000. Fund 3,000 organic cocoa plants for the village of Yorkin so families can build longer-term income and stability.
Kaimosi, Kenya
Goal: $15,000. Help Deanna's Kids School replace its aging kitchen so students and staff can be served more safely and consistently.
Helping Hands
Ongoing local support. Keep emergency resources available for team members facing unexpected life challenges through the Helping Hands nonprofit.
By the Numbers
Stage Cares at a Glance
A focused giving program works best when families and team members can see exactly where support goes.
3
active giving priorities spanning global missions and local staff support
$10,000
annual ownership match available per community
1
shared goal: turn community generosity into visible, practical help
Why Stage Cares Exists
Stage Cares grew out of seeing how quickly hardship can compound for residents, families, and caregivers. Instead of treating giving as a seasonal campaign, we built a standing program that lets each community respond with speed, clarity, and follow-through. That means pairing local generosity with trusted partners, defined goals, and updates families can understand.
Highlights
Current Giving Priorities
The current Stage Cares focus stays intentionally narrow so each gift supports a concrete outcome.
$5,000 goal
Yorkin, Costa Rica
Help purchase 3,000 organic cocoa plants so the village of Yorkin can strengthen long-term economic stability.
$15,000 goal
Kaimosi, Kenya
Help Deanna's Kids School replace its outdated kitchen so meals can be prepared more safely for students and staff.
Ongoing local support
Helping Hands
Keep emergency support available for team members facing unexpected life challenges at home.
How Participation Works
Ownership matches community donations up to $10,000 annually for each community, and team members can participate through micro-donations that add up over time. The goal is simple: make it easy to join, easy to explain, and easy to see the impact once funds are deployed.
