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Justice in Our Time Fund

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At a Glance

Proceeds from this fund will be distributed by the “Justice In Our Time Fund” Review Committee, according to the committee’s discernment. Potential uses include (in no particular order):

  • Providing grants to impact structural change for individuals, communities, including early childhood education
  • Growing the awareness of anti-racism work among NEAC pastors and laity
  • Building the leadership capacity of NEAC pastors and laity to lead local congregations in anti-racism education – including around white privilege, learning events, and action
  • Assisting with expenses for NEAC training events
  • Engaging advocacy initiatives to address systemic racism in education, healthcare, income inequality, criminal justice, and others

How We Helped Harvard-Epworth and Newton UMC

“In a state where the average monthly grocery cost for a family of four exceeds $1,100, the burden on low-income immigrant families is staggering. This collaborative provided $633 in direct aid per family, effectively covering 57% of a household’s monthly nutritional needs while simultaneously removing the financial barrier of back-to-school shopping. By matching church donations dollar-for-dollar, the Foundation didn’t just fund a project – it doubled the church’s capacity to extend social holiness to the community and its’ mission field.”

– A community member

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