Grant Stories

Harrison Medical Center Foundation

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 17:05:09 -0600

Bremerton, Washington
$26,000

This grant supported "Support for Great Nurses for a Great Community Campaign," a $5.5 million initiative to recruit, train and retain nurses critical nursing personnel to ensure optimal staffing for safe, quality patient care at Harrison Medical Center.

Sabbath Center Ministries

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 10:28:55 -0600

Lanark, Illinois
$5,000

This grant was used to construct a handicap ramp to and between Sabbath Center's Lodge and Retreat House.

American Lutheran Homes, Inc.

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 14:33:08 -0600

Fargo, North Dakota
$10,000

This grant supported the Expanding Bethany campaign, providing a portion of the funding for the construction of a second campus for Bethany Retirement Living.

Free Wheelchair Mission

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:28:45 -0600

Irvine, California
$23,000

Free Wheelchair Mission used this grant to fund 450 wheelchairs, which were distributed with the help of e3 to the disabled poor in Ethiopia.

Neligh Senior Citizen Program

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 14:46:13 -0600

Neligh, Nebraska
$26,572

This grant from a donor advised Field of interest Fund was used to update kitchen appliances into the new Neligh Senior Citizen's Center.

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 20:20:12 -0500

Paramus, New Jersey
$17,821

Christ Evangelical Lutheran Church (“CELC”) utilized the grant by fostering
current programs, creating new outreach opportunities, and reaching out to
youth in need.

Children's Diabetes Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:12:18 -0500

Madison, WI
$80,000

The grant and matching funds were used to provide salary and benefits for a Senior Scientist for the Center's rersearch project attempting to identify genes that might be associated with type 1 diabetes in children

Concordia University-Nebraska

Mon, 27 Sep 2010 13:54:08 -0500

Seward, Nebraska
$75,849

This grant provided general operating support, including student scholarships, faculty and staff salaries, general expenses.

Our Shepherd Lutheran Church

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:36:21 -0500

Birmingham, MI
$11,000

The grant was used to support a variety of ministries at Our Shepherd Church and School. In particular, funds were used to support operations at Our Shepherd's day school and meet financial needs for repairs to the church and school properties.

Lutheran Services in Iowa, Inc.

Tue, 07 Sep 2010 15:11:09 -0500

Waverly, Iowa
$17,417

This grant was used for general operation of Bremwood Lutheran Children's Home. Through this organization, children suffering from abuse and neglect are kept safe and recover the ability to function at home and at school.