Giving Opportunities

Annual Appeal 2010

Grants & Financial Assistance Ministry

Funds from the Annual Appeal this year will be used in two ways.  First, it will provide funding for our Grants and Financial Assistance Ministry that "fosters strategic initiatives that promote faithful personal and congregational stewardship".  The UMFNE Board has also decided to invest 50% of the 2010 Annual Appeal in the endowment fund that will grow and support grant based ministries in the years ahead. 

The success of the Annual Appeal adds an important dimension to the work of the Foundation which excels at leveraging assets to multiply and strengthen local church ministries within the New England Conference.  Support of the Annual Appeal will provide the capacity to directly assist important areas of need and provide a role model for congregations.

Your support of this ministry will:

1. Respond to direct human need with stewardship connections (gifts, debt reduction)

2. Motivate growth in financial giving (training, resources)

3. Provide subsidies to increased access to and affordability of UMFNE services/resources (rebates)

4. Increase access to appropriate ministries or training events by other organizations (scholarships, matching grants)

5. Affirm positive steps, investments or accomplishments (awards)

To give on-line please click on the "Donate" button below

If you prefer, make check payable to UMFNE, Memo Line: 2010 Annual Appeal

Mail to:

UMFNE, PO Box 370, Hampstead NH 03841

 

How Annual Appeal Donations are being used:

 

First 2009 Award Recipient
The United Methodist Foundation of New England and the United Methodist Economic Ministry, Salem, ME, partnered to work together on ministry and financial
development.  A $2,000 grant was awarded that will support staff leadership and develop a Crafter's Guild to help expand the skill development opportunities offered
to the community.  This new ministry will bring local people together to learn handcrafts, share resources and talent, and to market their products locally and throughout
New England... Read More...
 

First 2009 District Grant

The Brockton Church and Community After School Ministry, seeking to develop a stronger financial foundation, was awarded a matching grant from UMFNE to challenge individual donors to step up their support.  In addition, a $500 grant will support the purchase of supplies for the program...  Read More...

Grants & Financial Assistance Ministry Overview

Grants & Financial Assistance Ministry Overview and Applications

 

 

Ives Family Fund for Camp Mechuwana

In 2008, Cliff and Jane Ives made an initial gift to establish “The Ives Family Fund for Mechuwana" as a permanent endowment. They invite family members and friends to make charitable gifts to this fund as well. Once it reaches $10,000, the fund will provide regular payments to Mechuwana to support its current and future ministries. 

"The ministries of Mechuwana have blessed members of the Ives family for four generations.  For 60 years it has been a sacred place for us, as it is for many.  We want to ensure that the blessings we have experienced will continue to touch the lives of children, youth and adults fortunate enough to spend time there."  Cliff & Jane

Gifts to this fund are tax deductible and invested through the United Methodist Foundation of New England. Contributions may include gifts of cash, stocks, or property. 

Contact UMFNE at 1-800-595-4347 or email info@umfne.org, for more information about gift options.

If donating by check,  please make it payable to UMFNE, Memo Line: Account #17PM15 (Ives Family Fund)

                                Mail to:  UMFNE

                                                PO Box 370

                                                Hampstead, NH  03841-0370

 If you wish to donate on line with a credit card click on the Donate button below:

For more information about this or other ways to support Mechuwana’s ministries, please contact Mechuwana at 207-377-2924 or email mechuwana@fairpoint.net.

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