The CREER "Believe" Service Organization

CREER Global Service Programs

hobe2001 — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 02:29:10 +0000

Over the past decade CREER has provided global service opportunities for our volunteers around the world. During this period our volunteers have completed over 15,000 service hours, contributing to communities and helping to expand our international bridge of support. In 2017 CREER is offering 5 more international programs. 3 of the programs will be in Costa Rica, and we are excited to announce two new international programs, one in Peru, and one in Italy.

Testimonials from Past Participants:

There are no words to describe how beautiful everything is. Costa Rica takes my breath away. I was surrounded by life, felt closer to the Earth than I have ever felt before. More than that, True Nature and everyone have been so supportive. I have never felt to unselfconscious.
-Allison Waters, San Antonio, Texas

Life is a journey, every pebble on this Earth has its place. Sometimes those pebbles create a stepping stone-something with time , concrete, and strength. This experience was another stepping stone to my life-my personal journey, and I am grateful.
-Nola Heller, Plover, Wisconsin

2017 CREER Service and Adventure Trips:

June 17-24, 2017 - Costa Rica
July 22-29, 2017 - Peru
July 29-August 5, 2017 - Costa Rica
August 5-1, 2017 - Italy
December 9-16, 2017 - Costa Rica

2014 Costa Rica Service and Adventure Programs

hobe2001 — Wed, 18 Dec 2013 16:56:24 +0000

Following the incredible success over the past years, CREER is excited to be teaming up with again with True Nature Educatio n for a series of Costa Rica Service and Adventure Programs in 2013. If you are interested in joining us or organizing a Costa Rica Service and Adv en t u re Program for your community please email us. Please click here for all information. We hope to see you in Costa Rica soon!!

TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE COSTA RICA SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM CLICK HERE.

Come share in an exciting and unique travel and service opportunity to Costa Rica with True Nature Education! Ideal for groups of all sizes, we have coordinated with individuals, couples, schools, religious and spiritual organizations, businesses, and more. It’s an exciting new way to experience the authentic rich culture of this incredible country while also doing work to support its people and communities through preservation of the land and the environment.

Throughout the program you will have an unforgettable experience, full of adventures through the Costa Rica landscape, connections with the local people, and outreach work. In a time where our world is becoming more and more of a global family, what better way to be part of the bridge of support we are creating?

Check out the new article in the Huffington Post where Karina Mirsky discusses Service, CREER, and True Nature Education. Click Here.

2013 Costa Rica Service and Adventure Programs with True Nature Education

hobe2001 — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:20:06 +0000

TO WATCH A VIDEO ON THE COSTA RICA SERVICE AND ADVENTURE PROGRAM CLICK HERE.

Check out the new article in the Huffington Post where Karina Mirsky discusses Service, CREER, and True Nature Education. Click Here.

JOIN CREER ON FACEBOOK

hobe2001 — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:50:46 +0000

CREER is excited to now be on facebook. Join the CREER Team as we work together to continue our mission of building a global bridge of support. This is a great new tool for the International CREER Team to connect via this online community. Click on the icon below to become a "Fan" on the CREER Facebook Page.

Service and Adventure Program Builds a Bridge of Support from the US to Costa Rica

hobe2001 — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:10:15 +0000

This past March, 18 participants from the United States traveled to Costa Rica to take part in the CREER Costa Rica Service and Adventure Program. The program took part in two villages in the Southern Pacific Region of Costa Rica. Site #1 was in the Beach Village of Matapalo. While in the village The CREER Service Team worked hand in hand with the local villagers painting a mural , building a beach volleyball court, cleaning the beach, and creating a new Welcome Sign for the village. In addition to service work, the group, which consisted of people from ages 15 to 72, spent time at the incredible Matapalo Beach, learned to surf, made jewlery with a local jeweler, went horseback riding, and visited Manuel Antonio National Park.

The second half of the program took place in the mountain village of La Florida. The main mission at Site #2 was to renovate the La Florida School. The CREER Service Team painted the school, sanded and varnished desks and chairs, repaired windows, and worked in the school garden.

One participant shared, "This is the most meaningful trip I have ever been a part of. I have been on vacations all over the world, doing service in Costa Rica has changed my life."

CREER has three Service Programs planned for 2010. There will be one program in January (TBA) followed by two programs in March 20-27 and March 27-April 3.

CREER Education Program Graduates First English Students

hobe2001 — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 02:25:23 +0000

The CREER Education Program completed its first English course this past Saturday, graduating 8 students from the village of La Florida. The CREER Education Program provides affordable education and courses to rural villages in Costa Rica. CREER is currently writing a grant proposal, that if accepted would provide funding for 20 courses throughout 10 villages in Costa Rica in 2009.

CREER Expands its Bridge to EARTH

hobe2001 — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:13:46 +0000

CREER has begun to expand its bridge by beginning a new relationship with EARTH University. EARTH University is one of the most progressive, service oriented universities in Costa Rica. EARTH has been known to be at the cutting edge of education, environmental science, and community service work in Costa Rica for several years. In the past 5 years EARTH has received 95% of grants from international donors for the work it does, mostly in the Carribean Region of Costa Rica, near, Guacimo, where EARTH is located. CREER has created an alliance with EARTH, providing assistance with EARTH's work in the southern pacific region of Costa Rica. CREER representatives recently met with Director Mario Piedra, and discussed a plethora of ideas and concepts that hope to begin being implemented in 2009.

For more information on EARTH University visit: http://www.earth.ac.cr

GREETINGS FROM CREER

hobe2001 — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 13:12:05 +0000

The CREER Service Organization would like to welcome you to our website. So far, 2008 is an exciting year for CREER as we continue to pursue our vision of building a bridge of support to the rural villages of Costa Rica. In this site you can explore the many projects CREER is affiliated with along with finding our vision, our history, and how to support the organization.

We want to thank you for visiting creerbelieve.org, and wish you a wonderful 2008!

CREER Fundraiser in Prescott, Arizona

hobe2001 — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 17:40:10 +0000

Thank you to the students of Prescott College who brought Joshua and Luna to Prescott in spring 2007 for an incredible CREER fundraiser, and an opportunity to share with the community about the organization. 11 Prescott College students spent three weeks at The True Nature Education Center in La Florida, Costa Rica in Feb. 2008 in a Community Building Course where they learned about and experienced directly those who CREER works to serve. While in Prescott, there was a campus bake sale and a fundraising Full Moon Community Celebration. CREER would like to express our deep appreciation for Prescott College and all involved in the events…

Sunflower Clothing Blossoming

hobe2001 — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 22:53:29 +0000

The Sunflower Clothing Company was founded and activated in La Florida, Costa Rica by Mixi (age 15) and Angela Flores (17). Sunflower Clothing is the pilot project of CREER's Sustainable Contribution Program (SCP). The SCP helps local Costarican's start there own local businesses by providing financial support and consulting. You can see more photos of Sunflower clothing on this site by going to programs>sustainable contribution program>Sunflower Clothing.