Learn about the alarming realities of labor trafficking in Georgia and its connection to our state's vast agricultural economy. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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Don’t forget! Our LOI deadline is at the end of this month! Do you have all of your materials prepped? If you’ve got questions, please reach out at ECFimpact.org/contact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Improving access to quality childcare can transform lives and contribute to ending generational poverty in Georgia. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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Nonprofits submitting an LOI must have the support of one of the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. Your partner parish is REQUIRED to complete a Statement of Support form; if you haven’t, please reach out ASAP with their information! #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

God of hungry crowds, lift up those harmed by SNAP cuts & barriers that block access; paperwork, delays, & burdensome rules. Strengthen all who labor so others may eat. @TheEPPN #ECFimpact #servecompassionately #Episcopal #prayer #publicwitness #faithfuladvocacy

Through ECF’s participation in the annual Hunger Walk Run, Episcopal parishes outside of the ACFB's service map benefit from hunger-related grants. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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ECF grants have specific criteria that make them different from other grants. We strongly recommend a conversation with our Executive Director. To learn more, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

A Prayer For Criminal Justice System Reform (Episcopal Diocese of West Virginia, A Year of Prayer to End Racism) #ECFimpact #servecompassionately #Episcopal #prayer #publicwitness #faithfuladvocacy

More than half of the people in Georgia have had a family member in the incarceration system. Discover how the stigma of incarceration blocks healing, and how the Church is called to help. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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Episcopal Churches Are Pivoting Immigration Ministry See how Episcopal churches in Georgia are adapting their immigration ministry to better support those facing crisis and oppression.

Episcopal churches in GA are adapting their immigration ministry to ensure our call to “welcome the stranger” remains a priority. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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A Prayer for Refugees (Episcopal Migration Ministries) #ECFimpact #servecompassionately #Episcopal #prayer #publicwitness #faithfuladvocacy #immigrationjustice

A Prayer For the Dignity and Rights of the Unhoused (Episcopal Public Policy Network) #ECFimpact #servecompassionately #Episcopal #prayer #publicwitness #faithfuladvocacy

Coordinated resilience planning can proactively help protect Georgia’s critical infrastructure such as housing from the costs and disruption of extreme weather. #ECFimpact #servecompassionately
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We are currently accepting LOIs for our Fall 2026 Grant Cycle! To learn more about our grant process, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation with our Executive Director at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

"Prayer of Human Trafficking Solidarity".
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Explore the implications for families living just above the poverty line and how benefit cliffs perpetuate generational poverty. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

The Benefit Cliff Explained: Why Earning More Doesn't Always Make a Difference for Low-Income Families What is a benefit cliff? Implications for families living just above the poverty line and how benefit cliffs perpetuate generational poverty.

Explore the implications for families living just above the poverty line and how benefit cliffs perpetuate generational poverty. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Don’t forget! Our LOI deadline is at the end of this month! Do you have all of your materials prepped? If you’ve got questions, please reach out at ECFimpact.org/contact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Nonprofits submitting a Letter of Intent must have the support of one of the churches in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta. If you haven’t already, please reach out ASAP with the contact information for your supporting parish! #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Child Hunger in Georgia Schools: How Parishes Can Help Understand the realities of child hunger in Georgia, where many children face food insecurity and poverty issues.

For many children, the start of the school year isn’t a celebration. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

ECF grants have very specific criteria that make them a bit different from other grants. That’s why we strongly recommend a conversation with our Executive Director. To learn more, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Reentry Challenges: Navigating Life After Incarceration in Georgia Uncover the real-life reentry challenges in Georgia, where the state holds the highest supervised population in the nation.

Georgia’s recidivism rate was 29.9 in 2021; this rate is the highest of the 12 most recent years published by the Georgia Department of Corrections. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

How You Can Help: Supporting Refugees with The Episcopal Church's Call to Action The Episcopal Church’s Legacy in Supporting Refugees The Episcopal Church (TEC) has an almost 40-year legacy of supporting refugees through the Episcopal Migration Ministries. TEC made national headlines in May when Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe released a letter to the … Continue Reading →

Learn how to support Episcopal efforts to assist refugees and maintain our country’s legacy as a safe haven for political and religious refugees worldwide. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

We are currently accepting LOIs for our Spring 2026 Grant Cycle! To learn more about our grant process, visit ECFimpact.org/grants or schedule a conversation with our Executive Director at calendly.com/ECFimpact #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Georgia's Housing Policy Approach: Moving Beyond "Housing First" Georgia's Housing Policies have changed to bring a greater level of accountability to the sector, including new bills and programs.

There is a push in the state of Georgia to not only provide more housing, but to support those who are without a home with the care needed. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Human Trafficking in Rural Areas: Spotting the Signs | Episcopal Community Foundation Human trafficking often occurs in rural areas, benefitting from the seclusion of locations like rest stops and bus stops.

There are many resources for us to be aware of potential human trafficking around us. Learn more at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Workforce Development: Disrupting the Generational Poverty Cycle | Episcopal Community Foundation Breaking the Generational Poverty Cycle Poverty that passes from generation to generation persists until a disruption occurs. A successful disruption requires a family member to achieve wealth beyond living paycheck-to-paycheck. Even more successfully disruptive is when financial success enables saving … Continue Reading →

Breaking the cycle of generational poverty often includes pursuing a career path that allows for the greatest chance for sustained employment. Learn more about how outreach ministries can engage with workforce development at episcopalcommunityfoundation... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately

Georgia Criminal Justice Reform Over the last 19 years, The Venerable Carole Maddux has connected with countless people who have been impacted by the criminal justice system. An archdeacon in the Episcopal Diocese of Atlanta and the...

“I categorize criminal justice reform strategies to address immediate needs and underlying systemic challenges into three categories: advocacy, service, and spiritual,” states The Venerable Carole Maddux. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/georgia-crim... #servecompassionately

Georgia Food Insecurity: Addressing Challenges in Uncertainty Several stressors are converging in the food assistance marketplace, meaning that more support is needed for hunger-focused ministries in Georgia.

Some of the ways ECF supports those in need of food assistance are by funding grants for hunger-related work and through our participation in the 2025 Hunger Walk Run. Read more at episcopalcommunityfoundation.org/georgia-food... #ECFimpact #servecompassionately #HWR2025

A challenge we hear from Episcopalians in our diocese is the desire to welcome refugees and immigrants, but a lack of knowledge on how to do that. Read more about cultivating community practices of welcome at ECFimpact.org/news #ECFimpact #servecompassionately