Mission:

The Red Balloon Project is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization that was created to serve the community in the following ways:

• Bridging gaps between people in need and those with a heart to give and serve others
• Collaboration with local organizations supporting those in need
• Partnering with restaurants to feed the homeless and food insecure when food kitchens are unable to operate at their normal capacity
• Fundraising to support core programs for the homeless
• Identifying mental health resources for our homeless community

Vision:

Blossoming amid a global pandemic, the Red Balloon Project was founded on the idea of circularity – the reciprocal effect of serving others and thereby receiving service. By taking a leap of faith on another person, the Red Balloon Project uplifts individuals out of their own circumstances by fulfilling basic needs and creating opportunities for self-nourishment.

Why RED?

Red is significant for the Red Balloon Project because we believe it represents our love for our brothers and sisters in need of a helping hand.

Why the?

Balloons are symbolic for freedom and release. When a balloon is let loose, it rises to the heavens above and tension no longer exists. Our mission at the Red Balloon Project is to help those suffering in any way that we can, with the goal of releasing them from the confines of their current situation, while in the care of our community helpers.

Our Collective Call to Community Action

Through the love and kindness of many, we can start a fire in our community to help others rise up from their circumstances. We will come together as a collective and share our resources and time to help those that are suffering feel less alone. We will honor these individuals in a myriad of ways so that their internal light can begin to glimmer again, as it was intended to do. Our prayerful vision for the Red Balloon Project is that when needs arise in the world and people are struggling mightily, we will serve by quickly calling on our communities to rise up and take action with their donations, resources or time.