To Apply for a 2023-2024 Special Grant

The Special Grants program was initiated by a vote of the congregation in 1996. A percentage of the unrestricted endowment income is allocated annually for a Special Grants program, to be administered by a grants committee reporting to the First Church Cabinet.

2019 SPECIAL GRANTS

The First Church of Wenham’s Special Grants Committee is very pleased to announce that we have awarded grant money to the following applicants – 

Name/Organization Description Grant Awarded

Beverly Bootstraps Rent and utilities help for low-income families $3,000

Lynn Rapid Response Network Supports immigrant at-risk families with basic living needs $2,000

Heathmere Center for Cultural Engagement Support for film on diversity, encouraging civic involvement for youth $2,000

The Musary Instrument lending program $2,000

Robert Sarofeen Purchase of handicapped-accessible van $1,500

Boston Meditation Center Spiritual refuge and Dharma center $1,500

LEAP for Education Assistance for youth for college/career prep $1,000

Pathways for Children Parent Mentor Program start-up matching local adults with new parents $1,000

Acord Food Pantry New computers and printer equipment $1,000

Change Is Simple Sunday school outreach $1,000

Hamilton Foundation Emergency food cards for needy families $500

Total awarded = $16,500

Special Grants Committee, 
Robbie Corcoran, Al Johnson and Barbara Parker