Alexandria United Methodist Church
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
Trust Fund
 
Trust Fund, Application Deadline November 1

In 2023 the Alexandria United Methodist Trust Fund gave $9934 to non-profits during the granting process. Recipients included:

$1264 to Alexandria UMC for purchasing new microphones and stands for use in the sanctuary.
$4500 Tanzania Health Partnership for construction of a new surgery building at the Dodoma Christian Medical Center.
$2000 to Bricks to Bread to assist in the building of brick oven bakeries in impoverished communities in Costa Rica.
$1500 to Shepherd’s Table in Sioux Falls, S.D. This group seeks to create a space of belonging by extending Christ’s table so all may know they are beloved and belong to God.
$713 to Butterfly Hill Nature Preschool to continue development of the outdoor classroom.

Since the establishment of the Trust Fund in 1997 over $72,000 has been given to non-profits through our granting process. This year $10,024 has been allocated for distribution. Do you have a favorite non-profit or charitable cause in need of a funding for a special project. How about nominating that project for a grant from the Alex UMC Trust Fund in 2024? The grant application is available now. Contact our church office or any member of the committee (Cori Lecy, Scott Johnston, Ron Schutte, Chuck Holm, or Jean Bristow) to obtain a copy or print the attached application. Completed applications are due to the church office November 1st, 2024.