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" ...and what does the Lord require of you
but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?" Micah 6:8 Upon Dr. Bay’s retirement as BMPC Pastor/Head of Staff (2004), the Session established a fund to honor, in an ongoing way, Gene Bay’s ministry and commitment to urban ministry. The Fund supports projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents of urban areas of Philadelphia, with a preference for West Philadelphia and the community of Chester.
The Fund made its first awards in
2006, with two additional cycle awards in 2008 and 2010. The next award cycle
has begun and applications are due on or before January 31, 2012.
Address questions to the
Rev. Sherri Hausser. The Eugene C. Bay Fund for Urban Ministry is a charitable fund that is administered by Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church and that makes grants to qualifying tax-exempt organizations. The Fund was established to support projects and programs that enhance the lives of residents of urban areas of Philadelphia, with a preference for West Philadelphia and the community of Chester.
The Fund favors projects or programs that:
The Fund is particularly interested in programs that are “faith based” in the broadest sense. A project or programs, however, need not be connected to a religious institution.
The Eugene C. Bay Fund will not make grants for scholarships, endowments or capital improvements. The Fund made its first awards in 2006. Recipients are required to provide interim and final narrative reporting and financial accounting of funds awarded. Grants are made every two years. The next grant will be awarded in 2012.
The Fund does not accept unsolicited proposals, but is very interested in receiving brief (two-page maximum) descriptions of organizations or projects that seek support. Please send to CarolSchmidt@bmpc.org. If you have questions about the Eugene C. Bay Fund, please contact Scott Jenkins, Fund Committee Moderator, smjenks@aol.com
Eugene C. Bay Fund Awards:
2006 Awards The Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia “Walking the Walk” program brings together Jewish, Muslim and Christian teens to study, build mutual understanding, and to work together in community service projects. Contact: Abby Stamelman Hocky, Executive Director, www.interfaithcenterpa.org
Peace in the Streets…Peace on Earth Operating out of Chester Eastside Ministries, this program seeks to train youth, residents and community leaders to become peacemakers in Chester neighborhoods that have experienced more than their share of violence. Wanda Moore, Executive Director Chester Eastside Ministries: 610-872-4812
2008 Awards The Arts & Spirituality Center Believing that every individual has the inner resources to guide us in the way of peace, the “HeartSpeak” program enables children, youth and adults to find positive artistic ways to meet grief and loss, express the impact of violence, and share dreams for peace and justice. The Rev. Susan Teegen-Case, Executive Director, www.artsandspirituality.org
Broad Street Ministry The “Youth Mission Initiative” was established “to create an invitation to visit BSM for a weekend or week long experience to engage with our neighbors in such a way that young people will leave motivated to be change makers in their own communities” Worship and theological reflections are interspersed with hands-on immersion mission experiences with the hungry, the homeless, the sick and the poor. The Rev. Bill Golderer, Convening Minister, www.broadstreetministry.org
2010 Awards
Creative Germantown Initiative 2010 Broad Street Ministries “Philabundance Breaking Bread” Initiative: A community lunchtime meal is provided every Thursday to guests suffering from homelessness in a safe and respectful environment. A fresh, balanced meal is served in their Cathedral Dining Room in a fashion that emphasizes dignity, hospitality and attention to both the body and the spirit. Breaking Bread has also become a connection point between a population that is sometimes hard to find and organizations that strive to honor their commitment to the most vulnerable.
Interfaith Center of Greater Philadelphia “Know Thy Neighbor, Know Thyself” Initiative: Walking the Walk is a nationally-recognized youth service-learning program specifically targeted for high-school students. The Interfaith Center requested a grant to expand this program to encompass an intra-religious and intra-congregational through joint sessions across WTW networks, a faith formation retreat, and mentor training. By broadening the curriculum of Walking the Walk they will open the door to new conversations and partners at both the personal and institutional levels.
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