Wesley Foundation
A foundation for those who build, care, and believe.
News
Latest updates and resolutions.
Research Initiative: Single-Post Forest Shelters from On-Site Materials
Wesley Family Foundation explores ultra-minimal shelter construction for forest maintenance: single-post structures built from materials harvested on-site (lumber, dirt, rocks) plus what fits in a small trailer. Simple refuges for rest and storage that any forest steward can build.
Candlelight Canoe Event at Private Park Features Teepee, Rock Climbing, and Zip Line
Wesley Family Foundation announces a candlelight canoe event at a private park, featuring a narrow creek with wooden bottom, walking bridge, teepee gathering space, rock climbing, steel rope zip line, and animal day activities.
Wesley Family Foundation Seeks Bilingual Coordinator for Conservation Programs
Wesley Family Foundation is hiring a Bilingual Coordinator to lead conservation initiatives including land management planning, spring planting coordination, ecosystem research, publishing conservation information, managing property-related legal coordination with courts of equity and governmental entities, and navigating zoning, building codes, and permitting for sustainable land development.
Otter Habitat Development Planned for Property Waterway
Wesley Family Foundation announces plans to develop a natural otter habitat at the back of the property, utilizing existing mud and water features to create an ideal environment for these native Ohio mammals.
Inaugural Introduction Event: A Candlelit Evening of Discovery
Wesley Family Foundation hosts its inaugural introduction event, a private candlelit evening gathering to discuss programs, vision, and the future of environmental stewardship and community impact.
New Spelunking Safety Program Launches with Focus on Erosion Testing and Tree Climbing
Wesley Family Foundation launches a new Spelunking Safety program focused on safe exploration of sloped land through erosion testing, tree and root climbing safety, and trail carpentry.
Fox Den and Woodlands Habitat Sanctuary Opens for Wildlife Viewing
New sanctuary program creates viewing habitats for wild animals native to Ohio metroparks, with specialized areas for blue jays, butterflies, praying mantis, wooly bear caterpillars, and pine beetles.
Wesley Family Foundation Enters Contract for 1‑Acre Wooded Haven in Ohio
Wesley Family Foundation has entered into a contract to acquire ~1 acre of fully wooded land in Ohio, adjacent to the Cleveland Metroparks, to steward as a native woodland sanctuary.
Board Resolution Establishing a City Land Bank Acquisition Program (Cleveland)
The Board of Directors of the Wesley Stump Family Foundation, Inc. establishes a program to identify and prudently acquire qualifying City-owned parcels via Cleveland’s Land Bank for ecological restoration,asdfasdfsd environmental research, public benefit, and educational programming.
Our Programs
Discover how we support and empower communities through various initiatives.
Ground
Return to the earth — preserve it, experience it, learn from it
Nourish
Mind, body, and spirit — starting with what we consume and how we care for ourselves