The First Presbyterian Local Mission Community Grant Program seeks to support nonprofit organizations and ministries that care for and protect vulnerable people in Washtenaw County and Metro Detroit. We seek to partner with organizations whose programs address the disparities that keep people in poverty. We value groups that tackle structural social inequities and build strong communities. |
We invite applications for awards up to $5,500 that reduce poverty by addressing disparities in access to:
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Organizations must:
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Preference will be given to proposals from organizations that:
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Applications are due by April 30, 2023
Click here to apply.
For more information, contact: Martha Kershaw, Local Mission Grant Coordinator Rev. Jay Sanderford, Local Mission Staff Liaison |
Past Recipients
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
The 2022 Local Mission Team included: Bill Black, Nikki Black, Beth Gerwig, Ruth Jensen, Tom McKarns, Gale Redding, Gary Stahl, John Voorhorst, Felicity Williams, and Martha Kershaw (coordinator)
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'sICPJ - Poverty Narratives
2018
- Breakfast at St. Andrew's
- Food Gatherers
- Fort Street
- Hope Clinic
- Riverside Gathering
- Community Action Network
- Corner Health Clinic
- Cass Community Social Services
- Habitat of Huron Valley
- (IHN) Alpha House
- Religious Action for Affordable Housing
- Shelter Association
- Peace Neighborhood
- Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice/ICPJ
- Interfaith Round Table
- Friends in Deed
2017
- Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, House of Faith
- Food Gatherers
- Corner Health Center
- Cass Community Social Services
- Friends in Deed
- Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice/ICPJ
- Alpha House
- Shelter Association
- His Eye is on the Sparrow
- Riverside Community Gathering
- Hope Clinic Food Programs
- Family Learning Institute
- Washtenaw Housing Alliance
- Breakfast at St Andrew's
- Hope Clinic Mental Health
- Dawn Farm
- Meals on Wheels
- Community Action Network
- House By Side Road
- Interfaith Round Table
- Dispute Resolution Center
- Safe House
- Intentional Communities of Washtenaw
2016
- Interfaith Council for Peace & Justice/ICPJ
- Interfaith Roundtable
- Community Action Network; Project at Mitchell Elementary School
- Peace Neighborhood Center
- House by the Side of the Road
- St. Andrew's Breakfast Program
- Food Gatherers, Special Project
- HOPE Clinic Food Pantry
- Riverside Community Meal Program, Ypsilanti
- Alpha House
- Friends In Deed
- Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley, House of Faith
- Religious Action for Affordable Housing
- Shelter Association
- Samaritan Counseling Center
- Intentional Communities of Washtenaw
- His Eye is on the Sparrow
- Washtenaw Refugee Welcome