Maranatha Volunteers International
Tammy Priest, M.Ed, has extensive experience in education and community service. Currently serving as a Kindergarten First Grade Teacher and Vice Principal at Foothills Adventist Elementary since January 2003, Tammy dedicates time to imparting God's love to students. As co-owner and Secretary of Ron Priest Construction, Inc. since January 2000, Tammy has played a key role in various aspects of the construction business. Tammy has been a foster parent in Napa County since January 1999, providing a loving home to youth and successfully adopting one child. Additionally, as an International Volunteer with Maranatha Volunteers International since January 1998, Tammy has contributed to building churches and schools worldwide while organizing community outreach programs. Tammy holds a Master of Education degree from Pacific Union College, acquired between 1989 and 2014.
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Maranatha Volunteers International
The impact of Maranatha’s mission is two-fold as we provide desperately needed buildings, but also offer opportunities for ordinary people to make service a part of their lives. Maranatha receives requests from all over the world to construct various buildings. While our primary construction involves churches and schools, we have also built clinics, orphanages, homes, and hospitals. When a project is confirmed and scheduled, Maranatha announces the opportunity to volunteers through Maranatha print publications, membership email newsletters, and the website. Everyone is invited to volunteer, and there are specialized projects available for various types of groups, such as families, teenagers, or young adults. Each year, an average of 3,000 people sign up on a Maranatha project. The result of a single trip is an unforgettable experience of cultural and spiritual growth. Maranatha's operation is divided into two segments: mission project costs and non-mission related costs. Maranatha's construction projects are funded by donations. Any donation designated for a specific country or project are applied to those projects. Our non-mission related costs (such as marketing, employment, office space) are funded by independent business investments, private donors who give specifically to our operations, and the Maranatha Fund.