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Adams Thermal Foundation is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization which performs the charitable work of Adams Thermal Systems

Adams Thermal Foundation is a private operating foundation under the umbrella of its corporate parent, Adams Thermal Systems, Inc., a manufacturer based in Canton, South Dakota USA. Adams Thermal Foundation supports humanitarian and ministry work in the local community, across the United States and overseas in Ethiopia and China. Adams Thermal Foundation operates a wholly-owned, US-based LLC calle

d Adams Thermal Systems Foundation Ethiopia which operates as an NGO (non-government organization) in the country of Ethiopia. The NGO owns and operates two private schools in southern Ethiopia attended by 900 students who represent "the poorest of the poor" in their communities.

06/16/2026

Thank You to Our Scramble for Ethiopia Hole Sponsors!

A heartfelt thank you to all of our hole sponsors for partnering with Adams Thermal Foundation at the 2026 Scramble for Ethiopia. Your support helped make this event a tremendous success—raising critical funds and increasing awareness for the life-changing work taking place in Ethiopia.

A special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor, Yunag Family Foundation, and our Gold Sponsors, Wells Fargo and Stan Graber Financial Services, for your generous leadership and commitment to our mission.

We are also grateful for our Silver Sponsors: Modern Woodmen Financial, Three Pillars Financial, Love the Work, Holmes Murphy, Legacy Wealth, Eide Bailly, Balefire Wealth, Life Church, and American State Bank.

We believe lasting change happens through partnership, and we are thankful for each organization that chose to invest in children, families, and communities in Ethiopia.

Thank you for standing with us and helping bring hope and opportunity to those we serve!

06/05/2026

What a day at the 2026 Scramble for Ethiopia!

Eighty-three golfers joined us for a picture-perfect day of sunshine, warm temperatures, great shots, high-fives, birdies, and plenty of smiles—all while supporting the life-changing work of Adams Thermal Foundation in Ethiopia.

The competition was fierce, the laughs were plentiful, and the course was buzzing from the first tee to the final putt. Congratulations to Nick and Michaela Sztapka of Modern Woodmen Financial and Rosie Moore of Team Yunag Family Foundation—both valued event sponsors—for taking home our individual contest prizes, including Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, and Longest Putt!

A special shoutout to our winning teams from Eide Bailly and Life Church, two of our outstanding sponsorship partners, who each carded an impressive 16-under-par 57 to claim top team honors.

Most importantly, we are incredibly grateful for every golfer, sponsor, volunteer, and supporter who helped make the day such a success. It was a beautiful day filled with fun, friendly competition, and generosity for a tremendous cause. Because of your support, the impact of this event will extend far beyond the golf course and into communities across Ethiopia.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2026 Scramble for Ethiopia such a memorable and meaningful day!

05/01/2026

Haircuts and Hope

There’s something powerful about a simple haircut.

During our recent outreach in Addis Ababa, a visiting team from Hillside Church, Vermillion SD helped lead a homeless outreach service—meeting practical needs while reminding people they are seen, valued, and not forgotten. One of the most meaningful moments came through something many of us might overlook: haircuts.

For several men experiencing homelessness, and even a few children of homeless mothers, a fresh haircut did more than clean them up—it restored dignity. It helped them see themselves in a new light. It communicated worth. It said, “You matter.”

But perhaps the most powerful part? The barber.

The man giving those haircuts was once homeless himself. Through our discipleship and vocational training program, he found hope, developed a skill, and is now launching his own small business as a barber. Now, he’s using what he’s been given to serve others walking a path he knows all too well.

That’s the Gospel in action.
That’s transformation.
That’s what happens when hope meets opportunity.

Thank you to the team who came, served, and loved so well. Lives are being changed—one person, one story, one haircut at a time.

04/21/2026

Multiplying Impact: Seminary Training in Ethiopia

While teams were on the ground in March serving the homeless and caring for students in Hosanna, something else powerful was happening—quietly and faithfully, MKA Ministries was continuing to invest in the next generation of disciple-makers.

Our seminary is growing, and this past month 20 students from across Ethiopia gathered for two weeks of intentional, in-depth training. These are pastors, missionaries, and evangelists—leaders already serving on the front lines—being further equipped to multiply their impact.

In week one, students were grounded in the Doctrine of God and introduced to the core foundations of Christian theology, strengthening both their understanding of Scripture and their ability to engage a watching world. Week two focused on practical and spiritual formation, with training in Christian counseling and a deep dive into Christian spirituality—cultivating lives of prayer, wisdom, and attentiveness to God’s presence.

Many of these leaders are investing directly in the youth of Ethiopia, helping shape future pastors, evangelists, and disciple-makers.

This is how lasting Kingdom impact is built—steady, faithful, and often behind the scenes.

We praise God for the work He is doing through these students and pray for lasting fruit as they continue to serve and lead across Ethiopia.

04/13/2026

Art That Makes an Impact

Don’t Miss It — Final Week of the Art Auction!

Life Church Sioux Falls is partnering with Adams Thermal Foundation this June for a special trip to Ethiopia, where the Life Church team will host a VBS for Hosanna students. It’s an incredible opportunity—and this week is your final chance to be part of it!

The fundraising art auction is LIVE now through April 19, featuring a collection of beautiful, one-of-a-kind artwork. Whether you're looking for something meaningful for your home or a unique gift, there are some amazing pieces waiting to be discovered.

We’re grateful for this partnership and excited to see people come alongside this meaningful opportunity. Every bid helps make this June’s VBS experience possible.

Take a moment to browse, bid and participate:
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ethiopia-2026-silent-auction?fbclid=IwY2xjawRKPOtleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEelx4LWo1OPJR023mofAO4duBEk3nYErQJepQ0u13lrWBkIqlLYVRJXylrRbs_aem_o6lrM7GPN2LqNwH3r-ksgg

Don’t miss your chance to be part of it!

03/30/2026

Get ready to swing for something bigger!

Adams Thermal Foundation’s Scramble for Ethiopia is happening Thursday, June 4th at Spring Creek Golf Course—and you’re invited!

Grab some friends, build your foursome, and come enjoy a day full of fun, friendly competition, prizes, and purpose. Every swing helps support the life-changing work happening in Ethiopia!

Registration: 12:00 PM
Tee Off: 1:00 PM

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/scramble-for-ethiopia-2026-tickets-1983386124289?aff=ebdsoporgprofile

18 holes. One mission. Real impact.

Grab your clubs and let’s swing for something bigger!

03/26/2026

How is Impact Measured?

Over the past two weeks, we have been blessed to host two separate church teams in Ethiopia, and one question keeps coming to mind… How is impact measured?

Is it measured in numbers?
Is it measured in decisions?
Is it measured in how many events were held or how many people attended?

The truth is, real impact is often impossible to measure.
Yes, during the homeless outreach, 48 people surrendered their lives to Christ, and we praise God for every one of those lives changed. But the impact of these teams goes far beyond what numbers can show.

How do you measure the impact of a hug given to someone who is rarely touched because they are homeless, forgotten, or broken?

How do you measure the impact of late nights spent planning, praying, and preparing so that others could hear the Gospel?

How do you measure the impact of teaching, training, and encouraging leaders who will continue the work long after the teams are gone?

How do you measure the impact on a child when you smile, play, listen, and simply hold them with love?

How do you measure hope being planted in hearts that have known only despair, frustration, and anxiety?

You can’t measure impact like that here.
Impact like that is measured in eternity.

These teams lived the Gospel, shared the Gospel, and loved people with the love of Jesus with everything they had. They gave their time, their energy, their strength, and their hearts — and God used it in ways we may never fully see this side of heaven.

We give all the glory to God for what He has done, and we are deeply thankful for our brothers and sisters from Hope Alliance Bible Church, Reach City Church, and Hillside Church.

Your faithfulness matters. Your sacrifice matters.
And your impact will last forever.

03/18/2026

This week in Ethiopia has been filled with joy, energy, and the unmistakable love of Christ as a team from Hillside Church in Vermillion, South Dakota has served alongside us. What a gift this group has been! From the moment they arrived, they jumped in with full hearts, ready to serve wherever needed, and their enthusiasm has lifted everyone around them.

In Hosanna, they spent time simply loving on the kids — playing with them, laughing together, giving hugs, and making every child feel seen and valued. In Addis Ababa, they shared that same joy with the homeless community—offering encouragement, friendship, free haircuts, playing games, teaching board games, laughing with the young children, and creating a time filled with smiles, joy, and genuine thankfulness. Their energy has impacted our staff, our students, and every person they have come in contact with.

Today was especially powerful. The team led a Bible study from Philippians 1:3–6, and we watched God move as 7 individuals committed their lives to Christ during the outreach. Moments like this remind us why we serve and why it is worth pouring ourselves out for the sake of the Gospel.

“Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” — Romans 12:11

That verse perfectly describes this team. They have served with zeal, with joy, and with hearts fully surrendered to Jesus.

Thank you to Hillside Church, Pastor Jim, and these 6 incredible young adults for giving your spring break to come to Ethiopia. You have poured yourselves out for others, and the impact you made this week will last far beyond these few days.

We praise God for you, and for the lives that were touched because you said yes to serving.

03/11/2026

God is moving in Addis Ababa this week!

We are incredibly blessed to have a team from Cleveland, Ohio serving alongside us in ministry. Teams from Hope Alliance Bible Church and Reach City Church have come ready to serve, and in just a few short days we have already seen God working in powerful ways.

On Sunday, Pastor Erin Bell and Pastor Leonard Tanks Jr. shared God’s Word with two local churches in Addis Ababa, encouraging and strengthening the body of Christ. Monday morning began with discipleship training at Fellowship Church, followed by a trauma healing training for 50 participants in Gelan. It was a powerful time as people learned how God meets us in our deepest pain and brings restoration to wounded hearts.

Throughout Monday and Tuesday, the team also invested in young athletes through Christian Athletes Fellowship at Temple Church, training 20 athletes on how to boldly share their testimony and live out their faith through sports.

Early Tuesday morning, members of the team walked the streets of Addis, sharing the gospel and inviting homeless men and women to a midday outreach service. Over 100 people attended, and we witnessed something beautiful — 24 people surrendered their lives to Christ.

During the service, the team shared from Isaiah 53 about how Jesus carries our pain and trauma. Those attending were invited to write down their painful experiences and bring them forward to burn in the fire — a powerful act of surrender, symbolizing the healing and freedom that God offers.

And the week isn’t over yet! More discipleship training, sports outreach, and trauma healing ministry are still ahead.

We are so grateful for this incredible team and their servant hearts. Thank you for coming prepared, willing, and ready to love and serve “the least of these.” Please continue praying for what God is doing here in Ethiopia — lives are being changed and hope is rising.

02/19/2026

Ottoro, Ethiopia — it feels like the edge of the earth… and a place full of promise.

Tucked high in the lush mountains of southern Ethiopia, Ottoro is a remote rural community in the Hadiya Zone. Sitting at 2,588 meters (8,491 feet) above sea level, the journey there winds through rugged, bumpy roads—often impassable during the rainy season—but the views are worth every mile. Rolling green valleys, misty mountain ridges, and fertile highlands stretch as far as the eye can see.

Ottoro is home to the Adams Thermal Academy – Ottoro, serving 594 students from the village and surrounding areas. While the total population is undocumented (estimated around 10–15,000), access to education remains limited—less than 10% of residents have attended secondary school, and fewer than 1% have continued beyond grade 12. Most families rely on subsistence farming, growing teff, sorghum, maize, and barley, and basic medical care and resources are scarce.

What Ottoro may lack in infrastructure, it more than makes up for in heart. The community is incredibly hospitable and welcoming. As vehicles arrive, it’s common for herds of children to run alongside—smiling, waving, staring curiously, and shouting “Hello” in an Ethiopian accent. Visitors are greeted with warmth, joy, and the melodic sound of the Hadiyyisa language spoken throughout the village.

One recent US visitor said it best: “Ottoro seems like it is literally at the ends of the earth.”

And yet—we believe God is doing good work here. Through education, hope is taking root in this beautiful mountain community. We are deeply thankful to be part of what God is doing in Ottoro and honored to walk alongside students and families as opportunity grows, one classroom at a time.

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