Curious About What we do?
Since our founding in 1960, thousands of lives have been transformed through the work of Episcopal Charities across northern Illinois. As the social outreach arm of the Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, Episcopal Charities accomplishes its mission through the support of an outstanding network of partner agencies. In addition to annual operating grants, Episcopal Charities walks alongside our partners by providing regular training opportunities for organizational leaders through the capacity building program. Following the completion of a new strategic plan in June of 2020, Episcopal Charities will launch two new grant-making initiatives to accompany our ongoing support of current partner organizations. The new grant-making initiatives represent forward movement into areas of unknown territory and uncertain terrain where we join all those who risk hope in the midst of the deep challenges before us.
Planned Giving
Planned Giving allows anyone to contribute substantially to Episcopal Charities — regardless of your income or financial status, whether you have one talent or five. It is a way in which everyone has a chance to further God’s work. Moreover, planned giving also provides significant financial benefits to the giver.
Discover more about how you can plan for your own future as well as make a lasting impact:
Does your parish have an idea to care for others in your community?
Episcopal Charities announces the fifth year of the Parish Partner Grants Program. This grants program is a resource for Episcopal Churches that wish to begin or enhance outward-facing projects designed to meet the needs of vulnerable populations in their communities. In addition to resourcing individual congregations, this grants program encourages churches to partner with other churches and with non-profit organizations in their communities to increase their impact, build solidarity, create community, and maximize project sustainability.
Dates you should know:
June 3 - Call for proposals opens
August 4 - Deadline to submit proposals
September 12 - Announcement of 2025 Parish Partners
Questions? Feel free to reach out!
Matt Berryman, Executive Director
mberryman@episcopalcharities.org
