Outreach and Mission     •    Racial/Ethnic Empowerment Committee

Questions or information about the Racial/Ethnic Empowerment Committee, or for a grant application, contact Kim Martin Sadler, Chair
216-736-3756 or ksadler@thepilgrimpress.com

The Ohio Conference Racial Ethnic Empowerment Committee is currently accepting proposals for funding from local churches, Associations and organizations related to the United Church of Christ, and located within the Ohio Conference, that have as a focus, racial/ethnic empowerment and/or racial reconciliation.

The Racial/Ethnic Empowerment Committee (formerly known as the Black Empowerment Committee),  is looking for new members who are committed to racial reconciliation and empowerment for all people of color.  If you are interested in serving, or know someone who would be, please call or write Kim Sadler ksadler@thepilgrimpress.com.

Grant applications are due by August 15 for funding in September and by February 15 for funding in March.  Grants are eligible to be renewed for one additional grant period (September-August or March-February).  All applications must be accompanied by a full budget, noting income from all sources, including in-kind contributions and any other contributions from the congregation applying for the grant.  

Funding for the grants comes from the portion of the Neighbors in Need offering retained by the Ohio Conference and designated for the Racial/Ethnic Empowerment Committee.  Please limit the initial grant request to $5,000 or less.

Spring 2005 Grants

Fall 2005 Grants

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