Grant Recipients

Hunger & Thirst Field of Interest Fund Grants

“I was hungry and you gave me something to eat.” Matthew 25:35

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
West Salem Moravian ChurchWest Salem, IL$2,800Provide hot meals three days a week to children while school is out for the summer2022
Kernersville Moravian ChurchKernersville, NC$12,000Provide meals and fellowship to individuals from different economic statuses2022
First Moravian ChurchGreensboro, NC$8,000Servants’ Community Garden2022
East Hills Moravian ChurchBethlehem, PA$29,500Replacement equipment for freezer ministry, freezer outposts2022
New Beginnings Moravian ChurchHuntersville, NC$3,000Replace the Little Free Pantry Blessing Box and restock2022
Moravian Open DoorNew York, NY$15,000Continue funding for Healthy Breakfast Program2022
City With DwellingsWinston-Salem, NC$24,800Develop Project CHEFF to promote healthy habits and overcome nutritional challenges inherent in homelessness or recently housed populations2022
Anthony’s PlotWinston-Salem, NCUp to $30,000Remodel and upgrade the community kitchen at Central Terrace United Methodist Church2022
New Herrnhut Moravian ChurchSt. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands$5,000Expand current Sunday morning breakfast program that provides a meal to those who are hungry/less fortunate2022
Greater Things Outreach CenterLexington, NC$15,600Purchase canned food items2022
Samaritan MinistriesWinston-Salem, NC$15,000Support existing Soup Kitchen ministry2022
Friedberg Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$3,000Stock items in the Blessing Box2022
Bethabara Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$10,000Build a food pantry for those who are food insecure, stock the pantry2022
John Hus Moravian ChurchNew York, NY$1,000Provide healthy food for community2021
The DwellingWinston-Salem, NC$1,500Community meals after worship2021
Armando Rusindo Mission FoundationWinston-Salem, NC$1,000Build a food-producing greenhouse in Cuba2021
Unity Women’s DeskWinston-Salem, NC$1,500Provide meals to children in Honduras2021
Grace Moravian ChurchNew York, NY$1,000Supply food pantry2021
New Beginnings Moravian ChurchHuntersville, NC$2,000Water meter, tap installed at community garden2021
East Hills Moravian ChurchBethlehem, PA$1,600Replace equipment needed for ministry2021
Grace Moravian ChurchMt. Airy, NC$1,000Feed the hungry and provide fellowship2021

Housing & Shelter Field of Interest Fund

“I was a stranger and you invited me in.” Matthew 25:35

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
King Moravian ChurchKing, NC$2,000Purchase lumber to repair/replace unsafe decks, porches and steps and build wheelchair ramps2022
Board of World MissionBethlehem, PA$2,000Provide 10 $200 grants to congregations to help Ukranian refugees2022
Hope Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$2,000Reduce, reuse, and recycle abandoned mobile homes and use 3D printing to rebuild other structures2022
Moravian Open DoorNew York, NY$2,850Provide transitional housing and support2021
Laurel RidgeLaurel Springs, NC$2,850Lumber to build ramps for people with disabilities2021

Clothing Field of Interest Fund

“I needed clothes and you clothed me.” Matthew 25:36

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
Bethabara Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$1,500Purchase new racks to put clothing items and shoes on for Bethabara Clothes Closet2022
You BelongGreen Bay, WI$750Clothing to go into family care packages2021
Central Moravian ChurchBethlehem, PA$650Offer personal products to clients of Cynthia’s Boutique2021
Sunnyside MinistryWinston-Salem, NC$800Offer diapers at clothing closet2021

Prison Ministry Field of Interest Fund

“I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Matthew 25:36

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
On Wings Like a DoveWinston-Salem, NC$2,000Provide Bibles and Bible correspondence studies to prison inmates2022
Friends of Moravian Prison MinistryWinston-Salem, NC$2,000Provide Bible comic books to inmates in the Forsyth County Jail2022
West Side Moravian ChurchGreen Bay, WI$1,500Congregational training2021
Friends of Moravian Prison MinistryWinston-Salem, NC$1,750Christian literature to inmates2021

Healing & Health Field of Interest Fund

“I was sick and you looked after me.” Matthew 25:36

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
You BelongGreen Bay, WI$2,600Provide respite care for individuals living with disabilities and support families who need to have quality respite time2022
City With DwellingsWinston-Salem, NC$1,000Partner with Forsyth Futures to evaluate CWD’s work, including collecting data, developing benchmarks and measuring impact2022
Trinity Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$2,500Undertake campaigns to purchase and forgive crippling medical debt in their community2022
You BelongGreen Bay, WI$1,000Teaching people with disability about mental health2021
John Hus Moravian ChurchNew York, NY$3,100Provide people in our community with health items2021
Board of World MissionBethlehem, PA$2,700Help Ahaus Clinic in Honduras provide treatment2021
Armando Rusindo Mission FoundationWinston-Salem, NC$1,000Send medication to Cuba2021

Environmental Stewardship Field of Interest Fund

“The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it.” Psalm 24:1

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
Palmer Moravian ChurchEaston, PA$2,500Replace tiles that contain asbestos in day care center2022
Union Cross Moravian ChurchWinston-Salem, NC$1,000Solar panels to power church and contribute to the grid2021
Macedonia Moravian PreschoolAdvance, NC$1,300Install 350 square foot pollinator teaching garden2021
West Side Moravian ChurchGreen Bay, WI$200Replace plastic utensils with biodegradable bamboo utensils in church ministry2021

Racial Awareness, Equity, & Reconciliation

RecipientLocationAmountPurposeYear
Moravian Team for Racial, Cultural, and Ethnic Reconciliation (MTR)Winston-Salem, NC$1,000Produce videos that create awareness and conversation about racial reconciliation in the Southern Province2022
West Side Moravian ChurchGreen Bay, WI$2,000Expose church youth to the history of racism and its impacts today through a mission trip2022

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