Giving Hope to Children at Risk
We Exist to Help Children at Risk Worldwide. Together, we can give hope to these children. Around the world, children are living in extreme neglect and poverty. The children we support in Africa, Haiti, Honduras, India and here in the USA need food, education, medical care, shelter, freedom from sex trafficking and the knowledge that someone cares. Our hearts are broken over the needs of these children. We feel that it is our calling to help them.
Board Members
STEVE SIEWERT
Co-Founder, Board Member
Founder and designer for Thirst creative, a small design firm in Waconia MN, Steve is passionate about graphic design, photography, and video. He is also has a passion for helping children at risk around the world. Together with his wife Brandy, they formed this non-profit Java Relief. “My heart was broken seeing the overwhelming need and sadness of so many of these kids and I know I had to live life differently” Whether they are orphans, slave/sex-trafficking victims, or living in an unsafe and impoverished environment, Steve wants to bring these children light in a dark place and give them hope and a future.
Brandy Siewert
Co-Founder, Board Member
Brandy is the cofounder of Java Relief. She was born and raised in Wisconsin and at age 21 realized that Jesus was calling her to follow Him. Brandy was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom and her son is known to say that her children are the things she wanted most in life.
Brandy and her family have a passion for missions. They’ve traveled to different parts of the world but for the past 10 years have been focusing their time in Haiti and Colombia. In fact they were so impacted with the needs in Haiti that they started a coffee company and they give all the profits back to children at risk. She enjoys bible study, gardening, family time and friends.
Dan Mans
Board Member
After spending years chasing the American dream, Dan achieved it, only to realize that no level of business success would measure up to the beauty of Christ’s Love. Now Dan’s pursuits are focused on “serving the least of these.” Dan’s story includes amazing ways that God has come beside him with encouragement and support. In 2017, Dan was healed of a malignant brain tumor. As he describes it, “There is no way to experience God’s direct intervention in your life and walk away unchanged .” Dan has two lovely daughters, the pride of his life. He lives in Minneapolis, MN and has a cabin in NW Wisconsin where he spends as much time as possible with family and close friends in pursuit of fireside chats, adventure sports, and lumber-jacking.
Leah Winter
Board Member
Leah is full of life and love. She shows encouragement to everyone she meets. An energetic mother of two beautiful, grown daughters, and one granddaughter, she models what a Christian should look like at home and in her community. Her skills are in the hospitality arena, where she has managed, marketed and motivated countless employees. Leah is always looking for opportunities to serve the needs of others and brings energy and excitement to any given situation. Her love for Jesus is contagious. She loves to drink tea, dine with friends and spend time in community..
