WHO WE ARE

We use food as a platform to share Christ.

To physically and spiritually feed people and develop stronger communities in some of the most remote regions in the world.

 

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ABOUT US

SERV has used food as a platform to share Christ since 2000.

We build relationships with people who live in some of the most extreme conditions on the planet, and we keep going back, providing clean water, shelter, education, protection from human trafficking and so much more.

OUR TEAM

STATEMENT OF FAITH

SERV International is a non-denominational, faith based non-profit organization that dedicates all of our talents and resources toward serving God.

We live out a personal relationship with Christ, who leads us in our direction, scope, mission and vision. We’re called to love and serve all.

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OUR HISTORY

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  • 1997-1999

    Steve Kasha established teams going to Mexico each year to construct churches and outreach centers as an individual through his local church.

  • 1999-2000

    Led mission team to the jungles of Venezuela where the vision for SERV was given. Steve took multiple trips over a two year period that worked hand in hand with the Yukwana Tribes along the Orinoco river a tributary of the Amazon.

  • 2000-2007

    Continued to lead mission teams to various locations around central Mexico through SERV International. Established and built multiple churches and outreach centers over this time period.

  • MAY 2000

    SERV International was incorporated as a non profit 501(C)3 out of Canton Georgia. Steve Kasha listed as founder of organization.

  • 2002-PRESENT

    In June of 2002, SERV built, established and staffed its own outreach center in Monterrey Mexico called “Pan de Vida” or Bread of Life, which continues today as an every day working ministry under the leadership of Gonzalo Guardiola.

  • 2003-2005

    Led mission trips to Botswana Africa and Russia to try and establish outreach centers in each country. Both countries became very difficult to navigate and SERV agreed as an organization to put them on hold.

  • 2004-2006

    SERV International led multiple teams to the city of Puerto Plata on the northern end of the Dominican Republic. Established “Tent Projects” which was a three day program of meeting basic needs of the people through dental, medical and food outreaches to earn the right to preach to and pray with them at night.

  • MAY 2005

    Was on the ground 24 hrs after Hurricane Katrina hit and continued to have an everyday presence through SERV for 5 weeks.

  • 2006-2008

    Continued to take multiple teams back to Kenya over this time period, along with bringing food on each trip to distribute. Roughly eight trips were taken during this time frame. Millions of meals were distributed.

  • AUG 15, 2006

    SERV took its first exploratory trip to Kenya, Africa with roughly 10,000 meals in army duffle bags for distribution to those in need.

  • NOV 2008

    The House of Hope orphanage was established in the Northwest corner of Kenya near Sudan, Ethiopia and Uganda in the Turkana region near the town of Lodwar.

  • 2016

    SERV International established food outreach programs along with life skill programs to those who are desperately in need in the country of Cambodia. Cambodia established as a new outreach center as SERV continues to send teams to help their people in desperate need.

  • 2017 – PRESENT

    Wanting to make an impact closer to home, SERV Food Local was created to build stronger communities and feed those in need in our own community of Cherokee County. Monthly pack-outs were established and the program slowly grew.

  • 2021

    SERV is thriving! We are continually distributing millions of SERV meals around the world. Locally, SERV food local is making great strides in feeding Cherokee County. We can’t wait to see what the future has in store!

 

OUR STORY

MORE ABOUT US
STEVE KASHA

STEVE KASHA

FOUNDER & CEO

As Founder and CEO, Steve’s focus is on maintaining the overall vision of SERV and directing key decisions for the organization. He works closely with his staff to ensure the direction for the organization. Steve also leads trips several times a year to Kenya, Costa Rica and Cambodia.

Steve deeply believes in radical giving. “I believe that the more we see, the more we become responsible for. In spite of who we are, God continues to use us to affect life-change in people around the world, and that is what drives me daily.”

Canton, Georgia, is home for Steve, his wife Dawn and their children Brian, Blake and Katie. They are members of Revolution Church.

Heather Carmichael

Heather Carmichael

Executive director

Brian Kasha

Brian Kasha

Director of Operations

Sarah Davis

Sarah Davis

Financial Director

Zip Cain

Zip Cain

Local Outreach Director

Jennifer Mulkey

Jennifer Mulkey

Creative director

Dan Brazell

Dan Brazell

Warehouse Manager

Miriam Gonzalez

Miriam Gonzalez

SERV Center Coordinator

Luke Ragan

Luke Ragan

Middle East Project director

Zaid Alsahawneh

Zaid Alsahawneh

Middle East Project manager

MOSES LORUKUDI

MOSES LORUKUDI

Director OF HOUSE OF HOPE, KENYA

THOMAS AGUTU

THOMAS AGUTU

AMBASSADOR / COORDINATOR IN KENYA

Ronald Otieno Odhiambo

Ronald Otieno Odhiambo

Development

REgarn Hope

REgarn Hope

Media