Artisan, entrepreneur, and proud working mother Makilene Velnis stands with her family in the home she purchased with the income she earned working at the Apparent Project.

“Giving power to the parents is exponential in how many kids you can help,” says Apparent Project founder Shelley Clay. “I've estimated with 250 employees.  We are helping at least 750 children - possibly 2000 people if you think they’re supporting their whole families.  There is no orphanage to be sustainable to take care of 750 children.”