Shiloah Williams
Shiloah’s accomplishments include her completion of a climate justice fellowship, and writing/co-producing short films on environmental justice awareness. She also has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California Baptist University. Shiloah enjoys hiking, watching musical theater, and writing poetry and thriller short stories.
Through storytelling and implementing creative ways to engage donors, Shiloah hopes to bring inspiration and connection between people and our mission.
All, blog, Photo Essays
A Vision Trip Journey
You arrive in a quiet watershed, tucked between green hills. The air is rich with the scent of fresh earth, and as you step out, you're welcomed by warm smiles and outstretched hands. Here, change is happening in real-time in front of your eyes. This is the beginning of a Vision Trip with Plant With […]
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About Our Work, Environmental Restoration
Community Designed Restoration Works
How our locally-led model is changing lives and land around the world True or false? It’s possible to alleviate poverty while restoring the environment. The answer: TRUE. At Plant With Purpose, we envision a world where all of creation thrives. This goes beyond plants and wildlife; it includes the people who live here as well. […]
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Haiti
A Glimpse into Life in Haiti: Stories of Resilience and Hope
Haiti is facing a crisis, with new updates coming out of the country almost daily. The country director of Plant With Purpose in Haiti recently provided us with a deeper understanding of how the situation is unfolding. He explains, “Life in Haiti because of the security situation has worsened. Currently, we don’t know who is […]
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Haiti
Haiti: A Nation in Crisis, Yet Resilient and Hopeful
The story of Haiti is one of struggle, resilience, and hope amid often dire circumstances. This Caribbean nation has endured a long history of escalating violence, political instability, economic hardship, and the devastating impact of natural disasters. However, the people of Haiti refuse to succumb to despair even with their nation in crisis. Instead, they […]
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Academic, blog
Biblical Trees: The Significance of Trees in the Bible
Trees hold immense significance in Christianity, intertwined within biblical narratives, teachings, and imagery. From the creation story to the life and teachings of Jesus Christ, trees in the bible symbolize profound spiritual truths and these biblical trees can offer valuable lessons for believers. Creation and Symbolism: The significance of trees in the Bible is evident […]
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About Our Work, Meditations
Would Jesus Be An Environmentalist?: An Examination of The Nature Metaphors in Jesus’ Parables
Mustard seeds, lilies, grains of sand, fig trees, and sparrows. The parables through which Jesus taught were often driven by nature-based metaphors. Jesus was raised in a tradition that had a strong understanding of Earth’s connection to God. Joseph predicted crop failures and droughts through dreams given to him by God. David searched for messages […]
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About Our Work, Environmental Restoration
Trees Are Only Part of the Story
Plant With Purpose celebrates planting 50 million trees and so much more Plant With Purpose celebrates planting of our 50 millionth tree. This represents decades of growth, lessons learned, and lives changed since our first seedling was placed in the ground in 1984, 38 years ago. Planting 50 million trees in 38 years may seem […]
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About Our Work, Academic, blog
Ethical Photography: Upholding the Dignity of Our Partners
Photographs are one of the most powerful forms of communication. They can motivate, inspire, and introduce you to people and places you may have never been exposed to otherwise. But what happens if we publish the wrong photo? You know, the one that catches a subject making an unflattering expression or captures them at their […]
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