Who We Are

We Believe in Authentic Community

EOE is a 501 (c) 3 organization that is headquartered in Warsaw, Indiana. We strive to make local and international impact through community service and events.

EOE was created to meet the needs of internationals for inclusion, diversity, professional development, and transition to a new community. Our mission is lived out as people come together to help transform lives and bridge the gap between cultures.

LOCAL

Locally, EOE strives to build community and relationships that transform lives. We do this by creating an atmosphere that is welcoming to all.

INTERNATIONAL

Internationally, EOE partners with organizations across the globe to provide for various needs. This collaboration allows us to help improve the quality of life for those undergoing hardship.

AWARENESS

We raise awareness for our cause with our annual fundraisers, newsletter, and social media.

Our Team Makes Our Mission Possible

EOE has a dedicated team of volunteers who share our passion for creating a thriving community atmosphere.

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Abisha Varatharaj
Executive Director

Abisha is the Executive Director and Founder of Ends of the Earth Outreach, and she has served in this role since 2014. After graduating from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology with a degree in Biomedical Engineering, she spent nine years working as an engineer in the orthopedic industry. Abisha also served as an Audio Visual Director for MissionPoint Community Church. In 2019, she began doing non-profit work full-time for EOE. She also runs a small business called Back to Eden.

Abisha resides in Warsaw, Indiana. She enjoys spending time with family, helping others, running, and golfing.

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Anne Young
Board Vice President

Anne has taught English as a Second Language for twelve years, facilitated numerous events, and currently serves as the Lead Safety Coordinator at the YMCA. She constantly seeks to help people grow, feel connected, and be an active part of their community. She is passionate about bridging cultural gaps so that differences do not become obstacles for relationships.

Anne works to encourage and engage her community with compassion. She leverages her experience as an event coordinator to help plan and execute fundraisers and other events for EOE. Nothing brings her greater joy than knowing she has helped even just one person feel more comfortable and connected in a new place.

Anne and her husband reside in Warsaw, Indiana, where they enjoy spending time with their four adult children. She also enjoys multiple aspects of being an amateur cyclist, including the discipline of training, the thrill of riding in new places, and the challenge of racing.

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Angie Folkenroth
Board Member

Angie Folkenroth serves as a Board Member for EOE and is a part of its Fundraising Committee. She has participated in the Warsaw fundraising auctions for three years, and last year, she hosted one in her hometown of York, Pennsylvania! Outside of EOE, Angie works as a manufacturing engineer and enjoys repurposing furniture, and spending time with her fiance and three chihuahuas!

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Adam Turner
Advisory Board Member

Adam currently serves on the Advisory Board for EOE. In 2011, he joined Valentine Law Office and later became a founding partner of Turner Valentine, LLC in 2012. He, his wife Jessica, and his two daughters live in Winona Lake, Indiana, — Adam’s hometown. He is an alumnus of Lakeland Christian Academy.

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Ryan Srogi
Advisory Board Member

Ryan has spent all of his life around aircraft. He fulfilled his childhood dream of becoming a US Navy Fighter Pilot and flew F-18s off aircraft carriers. Ryan continued in the Navy where his leadership, problem-solving, and operational skills were honed through many extremely demanding challenges. He later answered God's call to step away from the military and move to the hometown of his wife, Rachel. Ryan and Rachel have been married for sixteen years and enjoy traveling and other adventures along with raising their three children. Ryan is currently using his skillset to serve EOE as an advisor to promote its many endeavors to serve.

Nothing brings me greater joy than knowing I’ve helped even just one person feel comfortable and connected in a new place.

ANNE
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