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The First Presbyterian Local Mission Community Grant Program received 22 applications this year (2024) from nonprofit organizations and ministries that care for and protect vulnerable people in Washtenaw County and Metro Detroit. The grant program wishes to partner with organizations whose programs address the disparities that keep people in poverty, and we value groups that tackle structural social inequities and build strong communities. Recipients received a $6,000 award that specifically reduced poverty by addressing disparities in access to:
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Congratulations to the following 2024 Recipients of the Local Mission Grant:
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Domestic Violence Project (Safe House) to expand need, support and shelter for families
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Shelter Association of Washtenaw County to expand their Women’s Shelter
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Cass Community Social Services to resolve safety issues prior to opening the Fox Family Shelter in Detroit
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Friends in Deed to provide emergency assistance, transportation, and furniture
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Corner Health Center to support their Urgent Response Therapy Group
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Dawn Farm to assist those who are unable to pay for their services
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Children's Literacy Network to provide support for their Book PALS program
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Girls Group to help pay for college campus visits
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Peace Neighborhood Center to assist with college career preparation
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Washtenaw Literacy to support ESL classes at Mallets Creek Library
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Friends In Deed, Circles Program to support education and employment to those at risk
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IHN at Alpha House for their shelter expansion from 6 apartments to 14 apartments
Thank you so much to all of the Local Grant Committee members who reviewed all 22 of the applications and considered how best to support the organizations in our community and utilize FPC resources. Your time and efforts are very much appreciated!
Past Recipients of Local Grants:
2023
- Cass Community Social Services – Prevent evictions by paying off utility arrears
- Corner Health Center – Support groups for trans/non-binary youth and their families
- Domestic Violence Project – Wraparound support for families at SafeHouse Center
- Ele’s Place – School based grief support groups for youth
- Friends In Deed – Assistance with utility bills, transportation and furniture
- Friends In Deed – Circles intensive individual poverty reduction program
- Girls Group – College visits and support for girls without resources
- Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley - our congregation’s participation in the House of Faith
- Hope Clinic – Psychiatric care for people without insurance
- IHN at Alpha House – Providing shelter and services for homeless families
- Peace Neighborhood Center – College and Career Preparation
- Shelter Assn. Washtenaw County – On-site mental health case worker at the Delonis Shelter
- SOS Community Services – Rapid Rehousing program for homeless families
2022
- Avalon Housing: Supportive Affordable Housing
- Cass Community Social Services: Utility Arrears Payment Program
- Corner Health Center: Young Men’s support group
- Dawn Farm: Scholarship Fund for Addiction Treatment
- Friends In Deed: Assistance for bills, furniture and transportation
- Friends In Deed: Circles Program
- Habitat for Humanity: House of Faith
- Hope Clinic: Psychiatry services for un-insured patients
- IHN at Alpha House: Shelter and Support for homeless families
- Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice: Warrant Resolution Project
- Ozone House: Mental Health Program
- SafeHouse: Fresh Start Fund
- Shelter Assn. Washtenaw County: Mental Health Case Worker
- SOS Community Service: Rapid Rehousing for homeless families
2021
- Community Action Network: “Strive to Thrive” Social Emotional Learning program for elementary age children
- Friends In Deed: general operating funds and the Circles Program
- Habitat for Humanity Huron Valley: House of Faith
- Hope Clinic: Psychiatry services for un-insured patients
- IHN at Alpha House: shelter and support for homeless families
- Michigan Ability Partners: housing and vocational support for veterans and persons with disabilities
- Ozone House: outreach van for youth services
- Peace Neighborhood Center: College and Career Prep program for high-school age youth
- Shelter Assn. Washtenaw Cnty: re-opening of 2nd floor of Delonis Shelter for homeless adults
- SOS Community Service: rapid rehousing for homeless families
- Washtenaw Housing Alliance: landlord recruitment and engagement
2020
- Ozone House - Supportive Housing for at risk youth
- Habitat for Humanity - House of Faith home renovation
- Community Action Network - Social Emotional Learning Program
- Cass Community Social Services - Street Outreach Van
- IHN at Alpha House - Family Homeless Shelter
- Hope Medical Clinic - Psychiatry Services for uninsured people
- Corner Health Center – Telehealth Services for at-risk youth
- Friends In Deed – Support services to address poverty and prevent financial crisis
- Peace Neighborhood Center – College and Career Prep Program
- Riverside Gathering – weekly community meal at First Pres. Ypsilanti
- Food Gatherer’s – Community Kitchen at Delonis Center
2019
- Ozone House - Mental Health for At Risk College Students
- Habitat of Huron Valley - House of Faith
- Fort Street Presbyterian – Community Garden and Nutrition Education
- Cass Community SS - Lots for Tiny Homes
- Hope Clinic - Mental Health for Uninsured
- Community Action Network - Brick School Community Center
- Community Action Network - Housing Support Program
- (IHN) Alpha House – Family Shelter
- Friends in Deed – Emergency Assistance
- Peace Neighborhood - College Prep
- Riverside Gathering - Weekly Dinner
- Breakfast at St. Andrew's ICPJ - Poverty Narratives