Agathos Foundation seeks to provide healthy living communities for the 14 million children in Africa orphaned as a result of the AIDS crisis.

Description:
Agathos Foundation purchases productive and healthy farms, which serve as a source of funds to sustain an orphan village built on the farm property. Agathos is a Christian organization, and works with many different churches in Africa and in the US. After the initial capital investment, the orphanage is self-sustaining, with operational support provided by a local church, and back-up financial support provided by a partner US church. Our goal is to be an organic part of the local community, supporting families as they deal with the consequences of AIDS.

History:
Agathos was founded in 2002 by Everett resident Rob Smith, a cabinet maker and former South African farmer. We have so far established orphanages in South Africa and Zambia, and hope to establish many more.

Contact people:

Dan Harder, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email) Marc Fulmer, Chief Operating Officer, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (360) 474-1560

Address:

PO Box 778 Everett, WA 98206 This location is NOT handicap accessible

Web Site: http://www.agathosfoundation.org

Directions:

This is the main office. Volunteer oportunities are at other locations

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	No
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes