A challenge we hear from Episcopalians in our diocese is the desire to welcome refugees and immigrants, but a lack of knowledge on how to do that. There are many ways that you can get involved as a parish, within … Continue Reading →
Dr. Lindsey E. Hardegree (she/her) is the Executive Director of the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia and a member of the Cathedral of St. Philip in Atlanta. Lindsey has over 17 years of experience in the nonprofit sector and is a two-time Lay Deputy to the General Convention of The Episcopal Church (GC80 & GC81). Learn more about the ECF Staff.
Community Discernment for Episcopal Parishes
Grants from ECF are intended to help parishes in the Diocese of Atlanta deepen their impact in the community. We often receive grant requests for existing ministries which are looking to increase their capacity or have a capital need. But … Continue Reading →
Site Visits with ECF Look a Little Different
Site visits are an important part of the grantmaking cycle at the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. Grant applicants are required to submit both a Letter of Intent and an Application before a site visit occurs, and … Continue Reading →
CARES Act Introduces Giving Incentives for 2020
In March 2020, Congress passed an economic relief package known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, “The CARES Act provides fast and direct economic assistance for American workers, … Continue Reading →