Preparing servant leaders of all ages for service in community, including our K-8 school, college students, and adults serving in all sectors of society.
Promoting mutual relationships and service to the common good through neighborhood development, work readiness, and the Collegium Cafe.
Providing financial and social support to global partners investing in safe, healthy families, mindful leadership and sustainable livelihoods.
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Our founding story
Broetje Family Trust was birthed out of a visionary call to grow place-based communities of practice rooted in mutual healing, connection, and holistic transformation.
We hold in trust the legacy of Broetje Orchards and Vista Hermosa community, which, by serving as our learning lab for over 50 years, endowed us with the teachings and resources to grow our vision into the future.
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Young Advocates
At NELA, we encourage our students to be leaders who serve and love others—to speak out for what is right and against inequity.
Salt of the Earth
Sojourners impacts local communities across the country including here in Tri-Cities. Like our partner, we seek ways to be salt and light in this world to support the development of healthy and vibrant communities and bear fruit that will last (John 15:16).
Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award Ceremony
On May 4th, friends, family, and co-workers gathered in the Leo Center auditorium amidst flags and flowers, and a playlist of Joe’s favorite music for the announcement of the second annual Joe D. Shelton Memorial Award.