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Deadline Extended for Joshua Grant Proposals; 50% Match Requirement Eliminated

Itasca, IL – Wheat Ridge Ministries has extended the deadline to submit proposals for its Joshua Grant Program to Monday, June 3, 2013. This grant program, operated in partnership with the Chicagoland Region of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans, awards grants of up to $10,000 over two years to inspire congregations toward courageous service in their communities. Funds are granted to health and human care projects...

Wheat Ridge Ministries Awards Two New Burst Project Grants

Itasca, IL – Wheat Ridge Ministries recently awarded two grants through its Burst Project Grant Program totaling $9,640. Burst Project grants are one-time grants for human care ministry projects designed and led by young adult leaders in the Lutheran community. In addition to the grant, participants will receive professional consultation and feedback from Wheat Ridge staff; be connected with a ministry mentor, when possible;...

Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Congregation Health Ministry Grant Proposals Due April 16

Wheat Ridge Ministries invites and encourages Lutheran congregations to submit proposals for its Congregation Health Ministry (CHM) Grant Program.

The CHM Grant Program enables ministry leaders to move inspired whole person health and wellness ideas into action within congregations and their communities through $2,000 matching grants. These one-year grants for new and innovative health ministry...

Wheat Ridge Ministries and Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Co-Host 14th Annual Seeds of Hope Award Dinner in Chicago

Itasca, IL – Mrs. Ingrid Christiansen, The Rev. Dr. Douglas and Mrs. Marlene Groll, Mr. Gaylord Thomas and The Rev. Dr. Granger Westberg (posthumously) were each recognized with a “Seeds of Hope” Award, and Mr. Michael Nevergall was honored with the “Seeds of Hope Emerging Leader” Award at the 14th Annual Benefit Dinner on March 2, 2013, at Medinah Banquets,...

Chicagoland Lutheran Congregations -We have a Grant Just for You! Joshua Grant Program Proposals Due March 30

Faith Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glen Ellyn used their 2011 Joshua Grant to create a community garden. The grant has also enabled them to host monthly health education discussions to address concerns from their low income, immigrant neighbors about availability of and access to affordable fresh produce, accurate health and nutritional information and...