Help us make a difference in the world.

Your recurring donation supports our work with causes and organizations that cultivate traits that were part of Mark’s philosophy of life—love, kindness, and working towards building a better and more equitable world for all people.

WELCOME

 


Mark Baumer was an award-winning poet, committed activist, devoted family member, and compassionate friend to many. He was hit and killed in Fort Walton County, Florida after being struck by an SUV on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

The Mark Baumer Sustainability Fund will honor Mark and help cultivate traits that were part of Mark’s philosophy of life—love, kindness, and taking a direct role in building a better world.

 

OUR MISSION


“It’s amazing how often we all forget this is the only opportunity we are ever going to have to live this life.”
-Mark Baumer

The Mark Baumer Sustainability Fund exists to fund important community projects that raise awareness about the environment, promote social justice, as well as involving under-served populations directly in renewing their communities.

 

YOUR SUPPORT MATTERS


Your gift to the Mark Baumer Sustainability Fund helps build a world for everyone, not just those in power.

MARK STILL WALKING


Mark Still Walking, by Jim Baumer, is a periodic newsletter (three or four times a year) that keeps donors and others interested up-to-date on the work we’re doing in Mark’s memory.

Mark Baumer Sustainability Fund Newsletter (Fall 2023)

  A Board Near and Far It was a year ago in November that Mark’s parents moved to Central Virginia. Perhaps since Mark was born in Indiana, moved to Maine when he was three, and then lived in Los Angeles for a period, while walking across America in 81 days in...

Mark Baumer Newsletter (Winter 2022)

Mark Baumer Newsletter (Winter 2022) Mark’s Birthday was December 19—a Christmas gift like none other. He would have celebrated his 39th birthday this week. In honoring Mark on his birthday, won’t you celebrate Mark and help us help others in the coming year? Here are...