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RECENT ANNOUNCEMENTS
VINEYARD COMMUNITY CHURCH ---
SSE and SSE-Nigeria are pleased to announce that Vineyard Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, has joined with SSE to develop a water well drilling enterprise in Plateau State, Nigeria. This significant development will help to bring a sustainable answer to the clean water needs of the people in villages in this region. The people of Vineyard have made a major commitment in human and financial resources to drive this project forward. We are grateful for their heart and vision for helping the people of Nigeria.
Together we hope to be providing clean water and other ancillary services by the end of 2007. The first people to be served will be the Rukuba tribe mainly located in the Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State. Through the exceptional leadership and commitment of Chief Adamu Adiwu, a number of future well sites have already been surveyed in the villages in his area.
Clean water is a basic foundational need for self sustainability, through this project many people will soon have it!
SACRIFICE WITH A PURPOSE (SWAP) --- SSE is pleased to announce the release for distribution of the SWAP program. What is SWAP? It stands for "Sacrificing With A Purpose"; an innovative program designed to encourage people and organizations to help the less fortunate and poverty stricken domestically and internationally. Pilot SWAP programs have provided significant help to Katrina victims, started microbusinesses in Africa and India, provided water wells, helped children in Liberia go to school rather than become child soldiers, provided for orphan children in Mexico to complete high school and go on to college, and other projects.
The basic premise of SWAP is to encourage people to give up something they want to provide someone less fortunate with something they desperately need.
You can find out more about the SWAP program and how to get the material at www.swapworldwide.com. Check it out and consider what you might SWAP to make a difference in the lives of people around the world!
SSE RELATED BUSINESSES --- SSE is pleased to announce new developments in the businesses that have been created to support SSE and its mission to bring hope through sustainable projects and programs to people in dire circumstances around the world.
NEW2YOU THRIFT STORES --- New2You Thriftstores has expanded in 2 new locations. A new store in Hamilton, Ohio and a franchise store in Cincinnati, Ohio have been added to the original store in Mason, Ohio. The stores in Mason and Hamilton are led by Mr. Bobby Owens. The franchise in the Clifton area of Cincinnati is led by Mrs. Sheryl Beard and her team from First Christian Assembly church.
Donations and shoppers are welcome at all three locations! For directions and information about the stores go to www.new2you.org.
SPECIAL T SHOP --- Special T Shop is now led by Mr. David Lawless, General Manager. At Special T, we produce customized imprinted items such as apparel of all types, hats, coffee mugs, commemorative plates, plaques, buttons; just about anything you would like to personalize for your family, business, school, church, or other organization. We specialize in quick turnaround service on spiritwear, team uniforms, corporate logoed items, and one-of-a-kind items with no minimum order size.
STEADFAST STUDIOS --- Through our relationship with Steadfast Studios, a professional graphic design firm, we can assist you in the design of your organization's identity and provide a wide range of creative ways to communicate it. Steadfast, a supporter of SSE, specializes in branding, marketing collateral, signage, and displays. For more information about Steadfast Studios, contact Mr. Mike Stretch at 513-967-9758 or check out their website at www.steadfaststudios.com.
For more information on Special T or to get a quote or place an order, call Dave Lawless at 513-344-4002.
100% of the profits generated by these businesses go to support the mission of Self Sustaining Enterprises.
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OTHER SSE NEWS SSE is pleased to announce that it has formed a strategic alliance with Iya Technology Laboratory (ITL) based in Fairborn, Ohio. ITL specializes in the development of ink transfer technologies for a vast range of applications. SSE is working to assist ITL in the commercialization of ITL's technology innovations. In return, ITL will partner with SSE to help achieve our mission.
Mr. Brian Hitchcock, formerly Chief Financial Officer for Ellison Group, LLC has joined SSE as Executive Director. Brian will guide the day-to-day operations and development of SSE and its related business and mission efforts.
LOCAL NEWS SSE has formed a close working partnership with Best Products Available LLC to promote the ITL transfer paper to the Internet audience through the www.BestProductsAvailable.com web site. This full service web site allows corporate and individual customers to order ITL transfer paper as well as other printing related materials such as t-shirts, mouse pads and coasters. SSE is providing the shipping and handling through its New2You Thift Store facility. This is just one example of how SSE is leveraging its partnerships to generate profitable businesses that help to provide critical funding to SSE's operations.
NIGERIA NEWS In association with Back2Back Ministries, SSE is excited to announce new staff additions who will be residing in Jos, Nigeria. Jason and Emilee Munafo will move to Nigeria in the first quarter of 2007. Their purpose will be to coordinate and host group visits to Jos to work on SSE projects and to build relationships with the people whom we are serving there. They will be living and hosting groups in the SSE house that has been completed.
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Macroeconomics Thrift Stores Internet Commerce Businesses |
Microeconomics Corn Grinders Water Supply Sewing Machines Computer Training Equipment Poultry, Goats, Pigs Fruit Trees |
Healthcare Life Saving Operations Medical Supplies |
Pictures of SSE Trips and Operations
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Recent Nigeria Trip
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Our Nigerian Office
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Nigeria Property
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The Concept
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"SSE's Vision is to provide food, education, and healthcare for millions of people around the world through Self-Sustaining campuses designed to equip them to fulfill their purpose in the world in which they live."
- Jeff Greer
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There are many governmental and international humanitarian programs that are targeted at assisting developing countries. These programs are typically focused on: food distribution, loans to build infrastructure, quality healthcare, and educational training. Although many of these programs provide initial success they often fall short in sustaining their long-term objectives. This occurs for many reasons including: lack of on-going funding, poor staffing, improper or missing training, minimal technology transfer, or a change in government or political climate.
The goal of Self-Sustaining Enterprises Inc. (SSE) is to develop a holistic, repeatable model for launching self-sustaining campuses around the world. "Self-Sustaining" means that the commercial aspects of the program will fund the ongoing operations and humanitarian components of each project. Additionally, surplus funds from profitable projects are being reinvested back into SSE global operations where they are being used to continually stimulate growth and insure success. SSE's objective is to identify and partner with countries and local governments that demonstrate the willingness to invest in their people, encourage economic competitiveness, and provide a safe, fairly ruled social environment.
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"Our goal is not only to feed the individual, but to empower them to dream again, by equipping them with the knowledge and skills for an unlimited future."
- Jeff Greer
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These self-sustaining campuses will be focused on leveraging new technologies and techniques to deliver: superior healthcare, quality nutritional products, primary and secondary education, job training, and technology transfer. The result is that people will be equipped to fulfill their purpose in the world in which they live. Our goal is not to provide just a handout to the individual, but to empower them to dream again, by equipping them with knowledge, skills and the opportunity for an unlimited future. SSE programs promote the efficient use of existing natural resources, products and labor forces to involve as many people as possible in the program. Small business development and entrepreneurship are also supported. This holistic approach contributes to building a sustainable local economy while promoting good environmental stewardship.
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"When we talk of sustainable development, we are talking about the means to unlock human potential through economic development based on sound policy, social development based on investment in health and education, and responsible stewardship of the environment that has been entrusted to our care by a benevolent God."
- Colin Powell - Former
U.S. Secretary of State
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Where there is no hope, there are no dreams! SSE programs will give thousands of people hope to impact their own life, their family's future and the future of their country.
Self-Sustaining Enterprises Inc. - Cincinnati, Ohio - (513) 520-4422
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"When we talk of sustainable development, we are talking about the means to unlock human potential through economic development based on sound policy, social development based on investment in health and education, and responsible stewardship of the environment that has been entrusted to our care by a benevolent God."
- Colin Powell - Former
U.S. Secretary of State
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