Dear friends,

After the passing of my precious daughter, I asked God to grow something beautiful out of the grief—something that could bring healing, hope, and life to others.

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📚✨ What He gave me is Easy as Pi: A Christian Homeschool Co-op, held here at Upward Way Homestead in the peaceful mountains of Shingletown, CA

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This is not a traditional school—it’s a faith-based educational support program where homeschool families gather to nurture their children’s hearts, minds, and bodies through hands-on, Christ-centered experiences.

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🌿 WHAT WE OFFER

At Easy as Pi, children enrolled by their parents in home-based education enjoy:

• Support in learning to read well, think clearly, and grow in biblical character

• Hands-on cooking experiences with farm-to-fork meals using garden-grown produce

• Daily time outdoors to explore, move, build, and connect with God’s creation

• Participation in animal care, a weekly farmstand, and practical skill-building

• A nurturing, whole-child environment rooted in faith, health, and community

 

And now, with a certified teacher, a dedicated missionary mentor, and a farm-based learning leader joining us, families receive an extraordinary level of educational enrichment and support—while maintaining the freedom and responsibility of home education.

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🚨 THE CRISIS OUR CHILDREN FACE

What I see in our community reflects what’s happening nationwide:

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📖 The Literacy Crisis

• Only 32% of 4th graders in the U.S. are proficient in reading (NAEP, 2022)

• Over 60% of children read below grade level by age 9

• Struggling readers face increased risk of mental health issues, academic failure, and lifelong hardship

 

🌳 The Nature Deficit Crisis

• Kids spend less than 7 minutes a day in unstructured nature (National Wildlife Federation)

• Most now have 7–9 hours of screen time daily (NIH)

• The result: rising rates of depression, ADHD, and emotional disconnection

 

⚖️ The Childhood Health Epidemic

• Nearly 1 in 5 children is clinically obese (CDC, 2023)

• 1 in 3 is overweight or obese, placing them at risk for chronic disease

• Most children now consume ultra-processed foods as the majority of their calories (JAMA, 2021)

• Experts warn:

  “This generation may live shorter lives than their parents.”
  (New England Journal of Medicine, 2005)

 

We cannot ignore this.
But together, we can do something about it.

 

✨ THE VISION: A DIFFERENT WAY

At Easy as Pi, our nonprofit co-op is committed to keeping this program accessible to all families, regardless of income.

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It costs about $550/month per child to provide meals, enrichment materials, and a beautiful environment with guided instruction and hands-on learning.

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We do not charge formal tuition. Instead, we invite:

🌻 Suggested family donations and participation
🙏 Community sponsorships
💞 Monthly gifts from generous partners like you

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💖 HOW YOU CAN HELP

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Last week, in a dream, the Lord showed me a number:

$5.75.

That’s all.

If each person reading this gave just $5.75, the needs of this program could be fully met—blessing every child God sends to us.

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🌿 Give $5.75 (or more if you’re led):
 

👉 https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ZNYHCE4PYTGDQ

 

Your donation is tax-deductible through our 501(c)(3):
M.O.R.E. – Moms Organized for Raw Eating
Dedicated to the health, well-being, and spiritual growth of children and their families.

 

📖 Learn more about our nonprofit:
👉 www.EatMoreRainbows.com

 

👩‍🌾 Join the journey or inquire about participation:
 

📍 Upward Way Homestead, Shingletown, CA
 

📅 Sept 3, 2025 – May 22, 2026 | Mon–Wed | 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
 

🥗 Nutritious plant-based meals are prepared and shared during program hours.
 

🌻 Parent involvement & weekly farmstand

 

This is not an educational institution.
It’s a garden of growth, healing, and learning, where parents remain the primary educators and the community comes together to support one another in raising children for the glory of God.

 

🌱 Please pray. Please give. Please share.
Together, we can make room for every child—and plant seeds that will bear fruit for generations to come.

 

With love and purpose,
💛 Charmaine