Our thanks to all who submitted applications for the 2022 Matthew 25 Fund Grant to help the hungry, homeless and others in need; as well as helping congregations develop and expand their community outreach programs. We are overjoyed at having received 47 applications in this seventh year of the grant!
Applications were reviewed by the Matthew 25 Fund Committee and the following recommendations for grant awards were approved by the Pacifica Synod Mission Funds Committee and Synod Council Executive Committee at their recent meetings.
In total $38,100 in grants will be awarded to 41 of the 47 applicants.
Listed below are the recipients and the total amount they will receive:
Lamb of God, Anaheim - $950
Our Savior’s, Banning - $1,000
Shepherd of the Desert, Barstow - $1,000
Spirit of Peace, Big Bear City - $950
Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd Women, Buena Park - $950
St. Mark's, Chula Vista - $900
Good Shepherd, Claremont - $1,000
Mt. Calvary, Cypress - $800
King of Glory/King’s Kitchen, Fountain Valley - $950
Lutheran Social Services of So Cal, Fullerton - $950
Our Redeemer, Garden Grove - $800
Spirit of Joy, Hemet - $950
Valley Community Pantry, Hemet - $950
Calvary by the Sea/Angel Network Charities, Honolulu - $1,000
Kihei Lutheran, Kihei - $1,000
Shepherd of the Valley, La Mesa - $950
Lemon Grove Lutheran, Lemon Grove - $1,000
Lihue Lutheran, Lihue - $1,000
Faith, Menifee - $750
Bethany, Norco - $1,000
Luther Glen Farm, Oak Glen - $950
Joy of Christ, Pearl City - $1,000
Spirit of Joy, Ramona - $1,000
Eden, Riverside - $900
Trinity, Riverside - $1,000
Our Savior’s, San Clemente - $900
Agape San Diego - $1,000
Ascension, San Diego - $1,000
Christ, San Diego - $850
Lutheran Border Concerns Ministry, San Diego - $800
Our Savior’s, San Diego - $950
Senior Gleaners of San Diego - $750
St. Andrew's, San Diego - $1,000
Survivors of Torture International, San Diego - $900
Third Avenue Charitable Organization, San Diego - $1,000
Carlton Hills, Santee - $1,000
Summer Harvest/Food for Kids, Seal Beach - $950
Calvary, Solana Beach - $900
First, Vista - $950
Maluhia, Waianae - $1,000
St. Andrew, Whittier - $450
Our thanks to those who served on the Matthew 25 Grant Fund Committee, to our generous donors and to all who applied for your dedication and faithful service.
Congregations/organizations receiving grant awards may expect to receive an email notification this week. Grant funds will be sent by December 22, addressed to the contact person listed on the grant application.
