Our Team
Seamus Simmons
Founder and Executive Director
Seamus says, "Every year I am blessed to travel the globe in search of new adventure. However, every single year I look forward to one thing above all. The smiles, the giving, the laughter and the relationship between the members of the organization and the children we meet during our adventures. I was first inspired to help when I saw how gracious this African village was even though they had close to nothing. When I came home I saw how much we take for granted and how much that affects our earth on the items we waste. This was the foundation for the Re-Pack Project and, later, The Re: Help Organization."
Nathan Simmons
Founder and Board Member
Nathan says "It's amazing to see what can be done when people, especially young people, come together and work for something greater than themselves - there is no greater experience than to do so. I'm so proud of what we've accomplished and I'm beyond excited to see this organization take off, and see how many lives we can change. When I see the smile come across the face of a child we help, I can't help feeling such an overwhelming sense of gratitude to all who help us reach our goal every year. It's truly amazing how great of an impact children from the other side of the world can impact my life, and for that, I am forever grateful."
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Annie Caris
Board Member
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Miranda and Mallory
Board Members
Miranda says, "Contributing to the Re: Help Organization changed my life. When I saw the looks on the children's faces, when I gave a backpack to a student, I couldn't describe the pride I felt knowing I was helping support education for these kids."
Mallory says, "I think being part of Re: Help Organization has changed how I think of the world. It helped me understand that we are very fortunate. In the United States, we have so many things that the people in other countries don't. I think the Re: Help projects help children of this country understand this about the world and realize that we are very lucky."
Kate Thone
Board Member
Kate says, "I am honored to serve on the board for Re: Help. I've worked in the non-profit sector my entire career and I've never seen a group of young people come together and work so selflessly to impact those less fortunate around the globe. Re:Help has a powerful mission that not only inspires our youth but also gives them the opportunity to directly contribute and improve the lives of others."
Karen Morris
Board Member
Karen says, "I was Seamus' 6th-grade teacher and went on my first Re-Pack Project trip in 2014. While it was amazing to see so many students from our school donate their school supplies, nothing can compare to seeing the smiles on the faces of the students in Africa who received the items. These students have very little and they were so appreciative of what we brought them. This is an amazing organization that brings smiles and joy to students all over the world. I am so thankful to be a part of this organization and help it grow!"
Melanie Asp-Alvarez
Board Member
Melanie says, "It is such an amazing experience to take part in the Re-help Organization projects with my family. We have sorted, stuffed and delivered school supplies and backpacks to school children in Peru, Thailand, South Africa, and Fiji. Seeing the gratitude and joy in the kids we help, and the grace and understanding in my own children, it is truly an honor, a privilege and a life-changing experience to be a part of the Re-help Organization."
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