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Episcopal Charities awarded 41 grants in 2010. Learn more about these outreach programs.
2011 Basic Human Needs Grants
Congregations wishing to apply for funding for programs serving youth, seniors, and those in poverty in the areas of feeding, clothing, shelter and healthcare can now download and complete an application for funding. The grant application is due on August 5, 2010.
>Grant Applications
Small Grant Program
The Small Grants Program of Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida allows ECSEFL to quickly and easily assist congregations seeking support under $1,000 for hunger-related projects. The Small Grants Program is designed for activities such as start-up food pantries and soup kitchens, gleaning projects, backpack programs, youth group and church school-related hunger activities, family support events and special one-time media events. Congregations are expected to develop additional sources of revenue if the program is a start-up and not a one-time program.
For information on applying, click here.
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Episcopal Charities of Southeast Florida Welcomes You
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The poor and needy have been granted $1.7 million in aid as support from Episcopal Charities since 2000.
>Learn more about our work
Southeast Florida isn't just a haven for the retired and wealthy. Sadly, there are literally thousands of needy families that desperately require daily help and support. Young families, the elderly and those less fortunate receive a hot meal, a bag of groceries, medical assistance, clothing and shelter through Episcopal Charities Partners.
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Hunger Workshop at Holy Spirit May 1:
A SUCCESS!
On Saturday, May 1st, Episcopal Charities held its second hunger workshop at Holy Spirit, West Palm Beach. Participants attended the three hour "nuts & bolts" gathering to learn more about feeding programs. Participants expressed pleasure at the solid information given to help with their ministries. Information about how to start, expand and maintain quality programs, how to recruit and keep volunteers, how to set boundaries so volunteers don't become burned out, and how to become a partner agency with our Feeding South Florida Food Bank were on the program agenda. In addition, how to use free and accessible technology to make running a program easier and communicating with volunteers and other parishioners were discussed.
For more information on future workshops, or if you are interested in learning more, and would like to meet with people from other congregations with similar interests. Please contact Bonnie Weaver by email at bonnie@ecsefl.org or call 561-799-6424. |
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Messengers
Our messengers' network is about outreach . . . those interested in outreach within their own church and the work of Episcopal Charities. As a Messenger for Episcopal Charities, you are the liaison between your parish and Episcopal Charities so we can better serve the needs of your parish to empower your congregation and transform lives. We will have gatherings, beginning in the fall to discuss outreach in our diocese and how we can be more effective in our communities. Email Bonnie Weaver at bonnie@ecsefl.org if you would like to be a part of this exciting focus for our diocese. |
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Download ECSE Newsletters
>>Spring 2010 Newsletter
>>Fall 2009 Newsletter |
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Planned Giving for Congregations
Wouldn't you like to see your family's future generations continue to experience the beauty of worship in your sanctuary? A sound financial congregational plan can assure that your community of faith will live on in the generations to come, and that your congregational life together will continue.
Episcopal Charities offers resources and assistance to congregations interested in developing Heritage and Planned Giving societies, and to individuals seeking to make a financial gift to the church. Contact us! We would love to talk with you, and can present at your planned giving committee meetings, at coffee hour gatherings, and events.
And . . . we are in the process of revamping our website. Soon, our planned giving page will offer interactive tools for individuals to immediately see how various types of financial gifts can generate tax savings. More to follow about this exciting development!
Support the work of Episcopal Charities...become a Partner in Grace through our new online giving program.
Can't wait to help? and make an online donation now! It only takes a few moments, but the effect of your gift can last a lifetime.
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