Our History

Our Founders

In 2003, Bob and Julie Mendonsa started taking yearly trips of one to two months to Kijabe, Kenya where Bob worked as a volunteer orthopedic surgeon in a mission hospital. During that time, they developed a vision and plan to move to Kenya and build a children’s home.

The Mendonsa’s moved to Kenya in 2008 and broke ground on Naomi’s Village Home in 2009. Bob and Julie retired from their full-time jobs as surgeon and teacher in July 2010. They now work together full-time at Naomi’s Village in daily administration, the holistic care of children, team member training, and directing fundraising efforts. Bob and Julie plan to live in Kenya indefinitely to help raise the children of Naomi’s Village as future leaders of their nation.

Our Initiatives

Naomi’s Village is a holistic care organization that positively impacts every stage of life for the children we serve. Our all-Kenyan staff works together to bring change, hope and redemption to children living full-time at Naomi’s Village Home, and also to children and families in the community we serve through education and community outreach.

In the past 10 years, we have established the following 5 initiatives to best serve the children of Naomi’s Village:

Naomi’s Village Home

We are a holistic children’s home with every amenity necessary for a happy and healthy childhood.

MTOTO Program

Our vision is to empower mothers with the knowledge and resources to raise healthy babies and toddlers, who will one day grow into the leaders Kenya needs to thrive.

LEAP Preschool

At the age of three, toddlers from Naomi’s Village Home and the surrounding community merge at LEAP Preschool, where they enter into a literacy-rich, play-focused environment daily for the next two years.

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy

We exist to provide a holistic education to Kenyan children, both from Naomi’s Village Home and from community families struggling with the burdens of generational poverty.

Maendeleo Initiative

We partner with surrounding communities to help further their development and enhance their vitality.

Basics Provided at Naomi’s Village Home

Water & Security

Our water comes from two sources: a 7.5 mile-long spring-fed line from two separate intakes in the mountains (40,000 L/day) and a rainwater catchment system. Drinking water at Naomi’s Village is triple filtered to make it safe for consumption. 3-phase electricity and a backup generator provide power consistently. The facility is protected by an electric fence, security alarms, night watchmen, dogs, and CCTV cameras.

Food

We grow fruits and vegetables on site for daily meals. A drip irrigation greenhouse produces tomatoes for use at Naomi’s Village and to sell to the community as an economic sustainability measure. An aerobic septic system produces treated water from the facility, used to irrigate the fields and fruit trees through underground pipes.

Other Facilities

In 2013, we added a 29-person capacity guesthouse to accommodate visitors to Naomi’s Village.  Click for more information.

Our 3-year-old LEAP Preschool building shares a roof with a game room for older children at Naomi’s Village. In 2019 we built a 4-year-old LEAP classroom building with bathrooms and a large playground.

In 2017 we constructed boys’ and girls’ teen houses, each capable of housing 20 teens and 2 caregivers.

Our History

Our History

Our Founders

In 2003, Bob and Julie Mendonsa started taking yearly trips of one to two months to Kijabe, Kenya where Bob worked as a volunteer orthopedic surgeon in a mission hospital. During that time, they developed a vision and plan to move to Kenya and build a children’s home.

The Mendonsa’s moved to Kenya in 2008 and broke ground on Naomi’s Village Home in 2009. Bob and Julie retired from their full-time jobs as surgeon and teacher in July 2010. They now work together full-time at Naomi’s Village in daily administration, the holistic care of children, team member training, and directing fundraising efforts. Bob and Julie plan to live in Kenya indefinitely to help raise the children of Naomi’s Village as future leaders of their nation.

Our Initiatives

Naomi’s Village is a holistic care organization that positively impacts every stage of life for the children we serve. Our all-Kenyan staff works together to bring change, hope and redemption to children living full-time at Naomi’s Village Home, and also to children and families in the community we serve through education and community outreach.

In the past 10 years, we have established the following 5 initiatives to best serve the children of Naomi’s Village:

Naomi’s Village Home

We are a holistic children’s home with every amenity necessary for a happy and healthy childhood.

MTOTO Program

Our vision is to empower mothers with the knowledge and resources to raise healthy babies and toddlers, who will one day grow into the leaders Kenya needs to thrive.

LEAP Preschool

At the age of three, toddlers from Naomi’s Village Home and the surrounding community merge at LEAP Preschool, where they enter into a literacy-rich, play-focused environment daily for the next two years.

Cornerstone Preparatory Academy

We exist to provide a holistic education to Kenyan children, both from Naomi’s Village Home and from community families struggling with the burdens of generational poverty.

Maendeleo Initiative

We partner with surrounding communities to help further their development and enhance their vitality.

Basics Provided at Naomi’s Village Home

Water & Security

Our water comes from two sources: a 7.5 mile-long spring-fed line from two separate intakes in the mountains (40,000 L/day) and a rainwater catchment system. Drinking water at Naomi’s Village is triple filtered to make it safe for consumption. 3-phase electricity and a backup generator provide power consistently. The facility is protected by an electric fence, security alarms, night watchmen, dogs, and CCTV cameras.

Food

We grow fruits and vegetables on site for daily meals. A drip irrigation greenhouse produces tomatoes for use at Naomi’s Village and to sell to the community as an economic sustainability measure. An aerobic septic system produces treated water from the facility, used to irrigate the fields and fruit trees through underground pipes.

Other Facilities

In 2013, we added a 29-person capacity guesthouse to accommodate visitors to Naomi’s Village.  Click for more information.

Our 3-year-old LEAP Preschool building shares a roof with a game room for older children at Naomi’s Village. In 2019 we built a 4-year-old LEAP classroom building with bathrooms and a large playground.

In 2017 we constructed boys’ and girls’ teen houses, each capable of housing 20 teens and 2 caregivers.

Our History

First Annual Naomi's Village Golf Tournament

The first Annual Naomi’s Village Charity Golf Tournament will be held at The Cliffs at Mountain Park, a Gary Player Signature golf course located outside of Greenville, South Carolina.

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Major sponsors are invited to a Founder’s Reception and Dinner at 6:00pm on Tuesday prior to the day of the tournament.

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

The tournament will be a one-day, 18-hole, Captain’s Choice Scramble format for 4-person teams.

Breakfast and an Awards Luncheon will be provided with a 10:00am shotgun start on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. In addition, there will be other competitions throughout the day for all attendees.

Golfer signup

Please contact lori@naomisvillage.org to add your foursome to the waitlist for golfing.

 

Sponsorship Opportunities

 

Title Sponsor - $15,000 - One Available
  • 2 Foursomes
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and in event marquee
  • Extensive logo visibility at event with logo on all event materials including tournament banner, tee-signage, and title location on sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of two promotional items in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 4 Attendees at Founder's Dinner with reserved seating at Founder’s Table
  • Reserved seating at Founder's Table at Awards Luncheon
  • Podium Introduction, brief speech as title sponsor, and assistance with award presentation
  • Promotional video included in continuous loop video played during event
Founder’s Dinner Sponsor - $12,500 - One Available
  • 1 Foursome
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Founder's Dinner
  • Extensive logo visibility at event with logo on all event materials including tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 4 Attendees at Founder's Dinner with reserved seating at Founder's Table
  • Reserved seating at Founder's Table at Awards Luncheon
  • Welcome and opening introduction and brief speech as dinner sponsor
  • Promotional Video included in continuous loop video played at Founder's Dinner
Awards and Luncheon Sponsor - $10,000 - One Available
  • 1 Foursome
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Awards Luncheon
  • Extensive logo visibility at event with name and/or logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 2 Attendees at Founder's Dinner
  • Reserved seating at Founder's Table at Awards Luncheon
  • Welcome, opening introduction and brief speech as luncheon sponsor
Hole-In-One Sponsor: Hole 16 - $7,500 - One Available
  • 1 Foursome
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Promotional Tent on Hole 16 tee box
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 2 Attendees at Founder's Dinner
  • Reserved seating at Founder's Table at Awards Luncheon
Long Drive Sponsors: Holes 9 & 18 - SPONSORED
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Promotional Tent on Hole 9 or 18 tee box
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 2 Attendees at Founder's Dinner
Straight Drive Sponsors: Holes 4 & 15 - $5,000 - Two Available
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Promotional Tent on Hole 4 or 15 tee box
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including on tournament
  • Banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company name and/or logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 2 Attendees at Founder's Dinner
Closest to Pin Sponsors: Holes 2, 7 and 17 - $5,000 - 3/4 Available
  • Company logo included in all promotional materials and prominent display of company information at Promotional Tent on Hole 2, 7, 11 or 17 tee box
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Inclusion of one promotional item in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
  • 2 Attendees at Founder's Dinner
Hole Sponsors: Holes 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 13 and 14 - $3,500 - 7/9 Available
  • Company logo included in tournament program
  • Tee Signage with company name and logo, and logo included on sponsor board signage
  • Extensive logo visibility at event with name and/or logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
Putting Contest Sponsor - SPONSORED
  • Company logo included in tournament program
  • Prominent Signage with company logo at Competition Putting Green
  • Extensive logo visibility at event with name and/or logo on all event materials including on tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
Swag Bag Sponsor - SPONSORED
  • Inclusion of two promotional items in golfer swag bags
  • Company logo included in tournament program
  • Company logo imprinted on Golfer Swag Bag
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
Cart Sponsors - SPONSORED
  • Company logo included in tournament program
  • Signage with logo included in all carts
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement
Practice Facility Sponsors - $1,000 - 1/4 Available
  • Company logo included in tournament program
  • Signage with logo in multiple locations throughout the Practice Facility
  • Extensive visibility at event with logo on all event materials including tournament banner and sponsor board signage
  • Company logo on all outgoing materials including press releases, event digital media blasts, and linked logo on event webpage
  • Press Release and Media Announcement

Thank you to the following sponsors for making this event possible!

 

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