Since 2015, Appleton has provided $139,032.86 in program and discretionary grants to support ministries throughout middle georgia. the christ church weekend lunch feeding program; 3 path to shine afternoon tutoring programs in Macon and Perry; st. Paul's diaper ministry with loaves and fishes; a weekend backpack project in eatonton; a protein food pantry in putnam county; Crisis Line/Safe House of central ga; chard wray food pantry; the St. Francis Arts Center Afternoon Enrichment Program; The Episcopal Campus Ministry at GCSU; 8 little free libraries and a summer youth choir in Fort Valley; tutoring/mentoring support for the FVSU Canterbury Club; a community Garden/Nutrition project in Montezuma; holiday meal supplements; and emergency support for foster families.
Appleton makes program and discretionary grants to Episcopal parishes in the Middle GA Convocation after working with parish representatives, Outreach committees and church clergy to help develop appropriate applications. Awards are made Based Upon the potential impact of each application to our convocation and evidence of a sound implementation plan for governance and success.
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN PARTNERING WITH A PARISH FOR A PARTICULAR MINISTRY, Please contact Julie Groce, Missioner, at 478-731-5901 or email missioner@appletonepiscopal.org.