ECF grants don’t just fund projects—they transform communities.

Since its inception, ECF has donated more than $5.9 million to promote thriving and spiritually strong individuals, families, and communities.

The goal is not only to “move the needle” for communities in need but also to foster koinonia around mission and outreach within parishes and the Diocese. We invest deeply in sustainable ministries and partnerships, ensuring a measurable and lasting impact.

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Grant RecipientParishPurposeTotal AwardedYearProgram Area(s)Funding TypeGrant Awarded
Appleton Episcopal MinistriesEpiscopal Diocese of Atlanta

purchase a van for convocational use with the Freedom School, Path to Shine, and other ministries with low-income students

33,8752018Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
Bloom Our YouthSt. Peter's Episcopal Church

washer, dryer, shelving, and storage bins for donations at Rome location

17,7202025Criminal JusticeCapitalGeneral Grant
Calvary Refuge CenterSt. Augustine of Canterbury Episcopal Church

purchase mattresses, washer, and dryer for new building

8,0002017HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Church of the AscensionChurch of the Ascension

purchase a box truck to expand the reach of Red Door Food Panty with mobile pantry service to the Allatoona area

Church of the Ascension

Through newly created partnerships with BLESS (a faith-based volunteer organization in Cartersville) and the Allatoona Resource Center (an organization managed by Bartow County Government), Red Door Food Pantry has made a ten-year commitment to provide resources, education, and information to the Allatoona community in south Bartow County (32% living below poverty level) in addition to Red Door’s services already provided in downtown Cartersville.

The Rev. Mary Erickson (Rector, Church of the Ascension) and Jeff Tindall (Logistic Coordinator, Red Door Food Pantry) with the new truck funded by the grant from ECF.
30,0002017HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
Church of the IncarnationChurch of the Incarnation

capital improvements for kitchen to be utilized in outreach efforts

15,0002019HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
Church of the ResurrectionChurch of the Resurrection

challenge grant to build a climate-controlled storage facility for the HomeWare Assistance Ministry

Church of the Resurrection

Church of the Resurrection in Sautee Nacoochee has received a challenge grant of $30,000 to build a climate-controlled storage facility for their HomeWare Assistance Ministry. The ministry works with local nonprofits to provide furnishings and household necessities for families experiencing homelessness and people recently released from incarceration. ECF will match up to $30,000 raised by the congregation for a potential total impact of $60,000.

30,0002026Criminal Justice, Generational Poverty, HomelessnessCapital, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Community Helping PlaceSt. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

medical equipment for clinic expanzion providing gynecological services for uninsured women

5,0002019Generational PovertyCapitalSmall Acts of Charity
Community Helping PlaceSt. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

purchase and outfit a new Mobile Medical Clinic

15,8002020Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
Community Helping PlaceSt. Elizabeth's Episcopal Church

improvements to parking lot drainage, adding outdoor awning, and replacing commercial freezer door

23,0002025Generational Poverty, HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
Crossroads Community MinistriesSt. Luke's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

renovate office space and Clyde’s Kitchen

15,0002021HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal MinistrySt. Thomas Episcopal Church

purchase a van to transport program participants

20,5002024Criminal Justice, Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
The DEO ClinicSt. Mark's Episcopal Church (Dalton)

equip examination room at new clinic space

6,2622018Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
Emmaus HouseEmmaus House Chapel

replacing stolen vehicle

20,0002023Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
Family Promise of AthensEmmanuel Episcopal Church

finish constructing a home for transitional housing

30,0002025Generational Poverty, HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Family Promise of Hall CountyGrace Episcopal Church

completing renovations for Phase 2 of the Homestead

25,0002023HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Gateway Domestic Violence CenterGrace Episcopal Church

capital campaign contribution to build a new shelter building

25,0002020Homelessness, Human TraffickingCapitalGeneral Grant
Habitat for Humanity - Pickens CountyChurch of the Holy Family

challenge grant for developing the infrastructure of Phase 2 of New Hope Acres subdivision

25,0002022Generational Poverty, HomelessnessCapital, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Impact West GASt. Margaret's Episcopal Church

renovating building for county’s first homeless shelter

15,0002023HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Macon Volunteer ClinicChrist Episcopal Church (Macon)

challenge grant to purchase equipment to outfit an exam room in the clinic’s new building

13,0002024Generational PovertyCapital, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
Malachi's StorehouseSt. Patrick's Episcopal Church

kitchen renovation (this grant was issued in two parts)

22,5942018, 2019HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
Malachi's StorehouseSt. Patrick's Episcopal Church

construction of an outdoor pavilion for hot lunch service for food pantry clients

15,0002021HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
Memorial Drive MinistriesHoly Trinity Parish

replacing failing HVAC system

26,1182023Refugees & ImmigrantsCapitalGeneral Grant
MUST MinistriesSt. Catherine's Episcopal Church

purchase heavy equipment for food distribution center, including a pallet racking system and a cardboard bailer

20,0002022Homelessness, HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
New Hope HouseSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

purchase a new van and construct a carport for its storage

36,5002021Criminal JusticeCapitalGeneral Grant
North Fulton Community CharitiesSt. Aidan's Episcopal Church

construct a climate-controlled storage unit for non-perishable food and clothing

25,0002022HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
SafeHouse MinistriesSt. Alban's Episcopal Church (Elberton)

renovations to accommodate walk-in freezer

21,5002023HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Monroe)St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Monroe)

purchase two hoop houses for garden at local jail

St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Monroe)

Featured on our blog: “Eat. Live. Be Healthy” July 7, 2020

15,0002018Criminal JusticeCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Monroe)St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Monroe)

challenge grant to purchase a van for food distribution in the community

30,0002025HungerCapital, Challenge / MatchingGeneral Grant
St. Bede's Episcopal ChurchSt. Bede's Episcopal Church

renovating and furnishing their former preschool building for use with expanding English as a Second Language (ESL) program

19,0002018Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Clare's Episcopal ChurchSt. Clare's Episcopal Church

equipment and curriculum for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program

16,1002023Refugees & ImmigrantsCapacity Building, CapitalGeneral Grant
St. David's Episcopal ChurchSt. David's Episcopal Church

renovate home for transitional housing facility in partnership with Family Promise of North Fulton/Dekalb

25,0002024HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Edward's Episcopal ChurchSt. Edward's Episcopal Church

renovate single family home on church property for use with Family Promise of Gwinnett

20,0002021HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Julian's Episcopal ChurchSt. Julian's Episcopal Church

renovate space for Starting Over (supervised visitation for non-custodial parents)

St. Julian's Episcopal Church

On April 29, 2022, Starting Over held its dedication ceremony at St. Julian’s Episcopal Church in Douglasville. Starting Over provides a safe place for supervised visitation for non-custodial parents and their children. What began as a need for one non-custodial parent and one child has grown to serve more than 2,000 children and 1,300 non-custodial family members. At the dedication ceremony, visitors were able to see the space renovations. With beautiful decorations, toys, child-friendly tables and chairs, and a new bathroom, the space offers a peaceful and safe environment for continuing the mission of Starting Over.

Previously, these types of supervised visitations were hindered by costs, lack of transportation, or availability of supervision. Starting Over now serves Douglas County and surrounding areas where families can meet with children three times a week with supervision. Children from young as 1 month to 17 years old have been able to take advantage of this rewarding service. Supervisors are volunteers from the parish, who have completed “Safeguarding God’s Children”

50,0002020Criminal JusticeCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Mary & St. Martha of BethanySt. Mary & St. Martha of Bethany

create a new agriculture-based ministry to address food insecurity

22,2002021HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal ChurchSt. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church

playground and garden renovation (site preparation, play structure, lighting, security, and fence)

35,0002024Refugees & ImmigrantsCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Nicholas' Episcopal ChurchSt. Nicholas' Episcopal Church

renovate BackSnacks work area for secure storage and program efficiency

30,0002025HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Atlanta) + Emmaus HouseSt. Paul's Episcopal Church (Atlanta)

purchase a cargo van for mobile pantry partnership

27,0002025HungerCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Stephen's Episcopal ChurchSt. Stephen's Episcopal Church

capital improvements to Chard Wray Food Pantry facility for significant programming expansion

18,0002019Generational PovertyCapitalGeneral Grant
St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (Decatur)St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (Decatur)

renovate kitchen and purchase refrigerator/freezer to expand food pantry and enable hot meal service

St. Timothy's Episcopal Church (Decatur)

Read More: St. Timothy’s DOK’s partnership with Hagar’s House Emergency Shelter

4,8292017HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
The Drake HouseSt. David's Episcopal Church

renovate affordable housing units for program graduate housing

19,0002018HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
The Friendship Center at Holy ComforterSt. Martin in the Fields

purchase a new van

40,0002022HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant
Toco Hills Community AllianceSt. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church

improvements to kitchen (stove, ice maker, chiller, cooking equipment)

18,8652020HungerCapitalHunger Walk Run
Trinity Episcopal ChurchTrinity Episcopal Church

renovation for coat closet and program expenses for clothing

4,0002019Generational PovertyCapital, Operating SupportSmall Acts of Charity
William S. Davies Homeless ShelterSt. Peter's Episcopal Church

renovation/expansion of shower and laundry facilities at Community Kitchen

21,1082020HomelessnessCapitalGeneral Grant

ECF Impact Reports

ResourceDescriptionTopic
ECF Impact Report 2025A summary of accomplishments in 2025Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2024A summary of accomplishments in 2024Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2023A summary of accomplishments in 2023Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2022A summary of accomplishments in 2022Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2021A summary of accomplishments in 2021Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2020A summary of accomplishments in 2020Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2019A summary of accomplishments in 2019Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2018A summary of accomplishments in 2018Our Impact
ECF Impact Report 2017A summary of accomplishments in 2017Our Impact
ECF Annual Report 2016A summary of accomplishments in 2016Our Impact
ECF Annual Report 2015A summary of accomplishments in 2015Our Impact
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