For some years now I have worked with and on behalf of people who are unhoused. First as the director of a church ministry, and presently as a board member of a small non-profit. It has been my privilege to … Continue Reading →
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Unlock Funding for Your Parish: A Guide to Episcopal Church Grant Opportunities
Grant opportunities for Episcopal communities in the Diocese of Atlanta are not limited to those offered by the Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia. The following is an overview of grants potentially available to parishes in Middle and … Continue Reading →
Consider Blending Your Giving
I have a friend who is a professional colleague, and we have known each other for quite some time. We share similar views regarding our profession and we have similar interests. Besides golf, hunting, and fishing, we found common ground … Continue Reading →
Spring 2025: ECF Grants Up to $83,000
Today ECF announces three Spring 2025 grant recipients: Community Helping Place in Dahlonega, Family Promise of Athens, and St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Monroe. Spring 2025 Grant Recipients Community Helping Place, in partnership with St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church in Dahlonega, has … Continue Reading →
Human Trafficking in Rural Areas: Spotting the Signs
From media reports, to posted signs in airport terminals, awareness has increased when it comes to remaining alert for potential victims of human trafficking when traveling by plane. But airports are not the only place where human trafficking hides. Other … Continue Reading →
Sharing My Lunch: The Lord Will Do Amazing Things
Sharing My Lunch I learned at an early age that it was very important to be ready to share my lunch. My brothers and I were very quiet when our dad moved to the pulpit to preach, otherwise we got … Continue Reading →
Poverty in Scripture: True Wealth Revealed
In a world that praises wealth and status, I invite you today to think about the word POVERTY. What does it mean to live in poverty? What do we learn about poverty in scripture? Considering it from God’s perspective may … Continue Reading →
Workforce Development: Disrupting the Generational Poverty Cycle
Breaking the Generational Poverty Cycle Poverty that passes from generation to generation persists until a disruption occurs. A successful disruption requires a family member to achieve wealth beyond living paycheck-to-paycheck. Even more successfully disruptive is when financial success enables saving … Continue Reading →
Should Your Church Hire a Grant Writer? What You Need to Know
The grant writing profession was born out of nonprofits’ challenges in finding the capacity and expertise to write competitive applications. The information funders request via their applications can feel daunting, an obstacle to overcome, and sometimes even superfluous. This is … Continue Reading →
Fighting Hunger and Isolation as a Community
Hunger is a challenge for communities across our state. In Georgia, 1 in 8 people are food insecure. Often hunger occurs in homes with unemployed parents, or in families trapped in generational poverty. But hunger is not just a problem … Continue Reading →