Episcopal Community Foundation for Middle and North Georgia

The most longstanding and compelling mission and vision statements are succinct and clear. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #growspiritually

ECF grants have very specific criteria that make them a bit different from other grants. That’s why we strongly recommend a conversation with our Executive Director. To learn more, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Discover the importance of selecting an estate executor and how it impacts the distribution of your assets and financial obligations. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... to read tips on choosing your estate executor! #ECFimpact #worshipjoyfully

Keeping Covenants in the Halls of Our Justice System: A Chaplain's Presence Understand how a chaplain serves within the criminal justice system, providing empathy and understanding to inmates.

The Rev. Scott Kidd’s experience as a prison chaplain “affirms the God-given, inalienable dignity of those in custody and those who work within the system.” Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... for the full reflection. #ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

Effective outreach begins with researching existing services in your local area. Explore useful resources and strategies for your research journey. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #growspiritually

Charitable Giving for Business Owners: Maximize Impact & Tax Savings with Stock Gifts Discover how charitable giving for business owners can create lasting change and value within organizations and communities.

Discover how charitable giving for business owners can create lasting change and value within organizations and communities. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... to learn more about charitable giving of business interests! #ECFimpact #worshipjoyfully

Unlock Funding for Your Parish: A Guide to Episcopal Church Grant Opportunities Episcopal church grant opportunities in the Diocese of Atlanta are not limited to those offered by the Episcopal Community Foundation.

There are many grants available for Episcopal parishes in Middle and North Georgia, outside of what ECF provides. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/episcopal-ch... #ECFimpact #growspiritually

Georgia’s recidivism rate was 29.9 in 2021; this rate is the highest of the 12 most recent years published by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

From Idea to Implementation: Do You Really Need to Start a Nonprofit? You've got a great idea for outreach ministry - do you really need to start a nonprofit? Follow these steps to discern and gain support!

When you’ve got an idea for outreach ministry, we recommend some key steps before you get started: research existing services, confirm support and build a case for fundraising, and consider piloting your idea first. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #growspiritually

How You Can Help: Supporting Refugees with The Episcopal Church's Call to Action The Episcopal Church’s Legacy in Supporting Refugees The Episcopal Church (TEC) has an almost 40-year legacy of supporting refugees through the Episcopal Migration Ministries. TEC made national headlines in May when Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a letter to the … Continue Reading →

Learn how to support Episcopal efforts to assist refugees and maintain our country’s legacy as a safe haven for political and religious refugees worldwide. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

We are currently accepting LOIs for our Spring 2026 Grant Cycle! To learn more about our grant process, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation with our Executive Director at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Challenge Accepted: Episcopalians Help Triple Size of Free Macon Health Clinic - Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta In Macon, many more people in poverty will have access to free medical care because of the expanded Macon Volunteer Clinic, which tripled in size with Episcopalian support.

“Breaking the cycle of generational poverty is never going to happen if every time a family turns around, they are burdened with medical expenses and debt,” said ECF Executive Director Lindsey E. Hardegree.” episcopalatlanta.org/news/ma...

Love is Spoken Here: Creating Belonging for Refugees Creating belonging for refugees is crucial - how you can share love for your foreign-born friends and neighbors.

Where can you, today, resolve that Love Is Spoken Here, especially for your foreign-born friends and neighbors? Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... for the full reflection.#ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

Regardless of the system you use, organizing your essential documents will make updating your information easier for you and your future caregivers. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... to learn more about storing and maintaining documents! #ECFimpact #worshipjoyfully

There is a push in the state of Georgia to not only provide more housing, but to support those who are without a home with the care needed. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Welcoming Unhoused People | Episcopal Community Foundation Welcoming unhoused people not only means inviting them into parish life, but joining them in the journey out of homelessness.

There are many ways to support those experiencing homelessness. If our goal is to respect the dignity of every human being, how can we do so even more with our unhoused neighbors? Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... for the full reflection. #ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

To learn more about Blended Gifts, consult your financial advisors or contact ECF’s executive director, Lindsey Hardegree. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... . #ECFimpact #worshipjoyfully

We are thrilled to partner with this spring’s grantees! ECF grants $23,000 to Community Helping Place, $30,000 to Family Promise of Athens, and a grant of $30,000 to St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Monroe. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #growspiritually

There are many resources for us to be aware of potential human trafficking around us. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

We have a responsibility to share and watch what happens. The Rev. Christopher Hannum reflects on human trafficking. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... for the full reflection. #ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

Poverty in Scripture: True Wealth Revealed | Episcopal Community Foundation What do we learn about poverty in scripture? Considering it from God's perspective may challenge our thinking.

Our world says that financial wellness comes from managing your money, but imagine the wild faith and trust that is required by someone who throws everything they have into the offering plate. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation... for the full reflection. #ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

Breaking the cycle of generational poverty often includes pursuing a career path that allows for the greatest chance for sustained employment. Learn more about how outreach ministries can engage with workforce development at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in making the 2025 Hunger Walk Run a success! We’re in the final days of fundraising for this year’s event - will you help us achieve our 2025 goal? To make your donation visit ECFimpact.org/HWR #HWR2025 #ECFimpact

Still thinking about the Hunger Walk Run? Us too! It’s not too late to get involved - donations are accepted until the end of the March. To make your contribution today visit ECFimpact.org/HWR #HWR2025 #ECFimpact

The LOI deadline for our Fall 2025 grant cycle is just 2 weeks away! Do you have all of your materials prepped? If you’ve got questions, please reach out at ECFimpact.org/contact #ECFimpact #growspiritually

Fighting Hunger and Isolation as a Community | Episcopal Community Foundation To end physical hunger, we must work together - and working together will end the hunger created by lack of connection and isolation.

It is striking that to end the physical hunger in our communities, we must work together – and working together will end the hunger created by lack of connection and isolation. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/fighting-hun... for the full reflection. #ECFimpact #LoveLikeJesusEDA

Donating Stock to Charity: A Tax-Smart Strategy | Episcopal Community Foundation There are advantages to donating stock to charity instead of giving cash, including potential tax benefits.

Cash can be the last and least effective asset that you can give. Visit episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/donating-sto... to learn how you might use appreciated stock as a way to make a tax-smart donation! #ECFimpact #worshipjoyfully

Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Over the last 19 years, The Venerable Carole Maddux has connected with countless people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. An archdeacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and the...

“I categorize criminal justice reform strategies to address immediate needs and underlying systemic challenges into three categories: advocacy, service, and spiritual,” states The Venerable Carole Maddux. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/georgia-crim... #servecompassionately

It’s almost time! We can’t wait to see you this weekend at the Hunger Walk Run! You can still register to join us, or join virtually. More information at ECFimpact.org/HWR #HWR2025 #ECFimpact

We are so excited for this year’s @eycdioatl Eucharist at the @centerforracialhealing! Coffee hour starts at 10:15, and the service is at 11am. We will have a shuttle available to take you to the Hunger Walk Run afterwards. #HWR2025 #ECFimpact