#9 Conversations with Gary & Renee VanDyke ~ Leadership vision meets personal vulnerability and serves 8 million meals to the most vulnerable #9 Russell Verhey

Gary and Renee VanDyke, local Colorado leadership influencers and founders of Food For Orphans.

Gary started out in Christian radio which led him to his passion for helping others and also to his wife Renee. His work led him to travel and see true poverty and he knew he had to help. His heart was really touched by the orphans who had no one to go to for the care that they need. He saw that their most pressing need was food and he was inspired to help. To make that happen he knew he would have to invite others to his cause because he could not do it alone.

Renee and Gary have been using their platforms to help international orphans since 1999. Food for Orphans has provided over 8 million meals and has no plans on stopping there.

We learn a few things from Gary and Renee


Courage is important
Allow yourself to fail
Having a direction is essential
Don’t be afraid to ask for help


If you're looking for a practical way to impact kid's lives holistically with food and education connect with Food for Orphans and Vision Trust. 

You can find Gary at http://www.foodfororphans.org/ and Renee at https://www.visiontrust.org/