The Vision: Educating Adults and Youth in the Diocese In the summer of 2020, Rev. Victoria Jarvis (a deacon at St. Martin in the Fields Episcopal Church in Brookhaven), received a call from the offices of the Bishop’s staff. The … Continue Reading →
Following Christ’s example and the tradition of The Episcopal Church, we partner with Episcopal communities in the Diocese of Atlanta by providing funding, leadership, and resources to enable Episcopalians to lift up people facing poverty and oppression and to achieve significant, long-lasting change in our communities.
The Benefit Cliff Explained: Why Earning More Doesn’t Always Make a Difference for Low-Income Families
The Reality of Month-to-Month Living For 2025, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) defines the poverty line for a family of three as $26,650 a year. That means, for $2,250 per month, an above-the-poverty-line couple with one … Continue Reading →
SWOT Analysis: How to Assess the Viability of Your Outreach Idea
What is a SWOT Analysis? Typically, a Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis is conducted in a group setting – ideally in-person but may be a cameras-on virtual meeting – with a facilitator moving a brainstorm-styled conversation through the … Continue Reading →
Child Hunger in Georgia Schools: How Parishes Can Help
Over the past week, children across Middle and North Georgia have returned to school. From ravaged back-to-school supply shelves in stores to social media posts of smiling first-day-of-school students with new shoes and backpacks, there is a lot of excitement … Continue Reading →
Crafting Mission and Vision Statements for Outreach Success
Whether you’ve got a new idea for an outreach effort or are a part of an established organization or effort, crafting a strong mission and vision statement is important for success. Having a succinct conversation starter with your leadership, potential … Continue Reading →
Reentry Challenges: Navigating Life After Incarceration in Georgia
From The Shawshank Redemption to Les Misérables, the challenges faced by individuals upon release from the criminal justice system have long been a source of inspiration for fictional stories. Yet, it feels rare that we reflect on the nonfiction reentry … Continue Reading →
Researching Existing Services for Outreach in Your Local Area
In our recent article about how to effectively implement ideas for outreach ministry, we mentioned that researching existing services is arguably the most important step, particularly when capacity and resources are limited. For those who are new to this kind … Continue Reading →
How You Can Help: Supporting Refugees with The Episcopal Church’s Call to Action
The Episcopal Church’s Legacy in Supporting Refugees The Episcopal Church (TEC) has an almost 40-year legacy of supporting refugees through the Episcopal Migration Ministries. TEC made national headlines in May when Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a letter to the … Continue Reading →
From Idea to Implementation: Do You Really Need to Start a Nonprofit?
It can be frustrating to have a great idea for outreach ministry but not know how to move from idea to implementation at your church. You know that to have success with addressing a need, you’ll need volunteers and funding. … Continue Reading →
Georgia’s Housing Policy Approach: Moving Beyond “Housing First”
Housing First as Housing Policy In 2024, Georgia’s housing policy was one of the first (along with Florida and Utah) to bring a new level of accountability to the sector. The actions of these states were an intentional shift away … Continue Reading →