Spartanburg, SC – December 19, 2024 – South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF), an organization devoted to Biblical philanthropy, awarded $300,000 in grants to 60 ministries across the state, including those in Spartanburg, Greenville, York, and surrounding counties, and the Grand Strand area encompassing Horry and Georgetown counties. The grants are part of SCCF’s Community Trust Fund, a fund to which clients and donors can contribute and support Gospel-led ministries serving South Carolina’s most vulnerable populations. Since its inception in 2003, the Community Trust Fund has distributed over $3.8 million to local ministries.
“Each year, by recommendation of our Community Leadership Councils, grants are awarded to ministries to enhance their service and work, to foster greater collaboration for greater impact, and to strengthen their organizations as the hands of feet of Jesus in the community,” explained Bobby McDonald, SCCF President. “Every gift to the Community Trust assists this wonderful work of compassion meeting needs.”
Community Leadership Council members evaluate applications individually and collaborate to discern funding. This year's grants support a multitude of causes, including children’s evangelism, equipping and discipleship, addiction, recovery, and basic needs. To see the complete list of ministry recipients by location, click here.
McDonald continued, “The Community Trust is truly the intersection of two SCCF initiatives, Ministry to Ministries and the Community Leadership Council. Throughout the year, SCCF brings ministry leaders together for encouragement and collaboration through Ministry to Ministries while the Community Leadership Councils help SCCF understand their individual organizational needs.”
South Carolina Christian Foundation also founded Circle 555, a women's giving circle that unites Christian women to give collectively to ministries serving women, children, and families. Earlier this year, Circle 555 chapters statewide awarded $234,000 to ministries sharing the Gospel of Jesus.
To learn more about South Carolina Christian Foundation and its initiatives, visit www.SCChristianFoundation.org.
About South Carolina Christian Foundation
Founded in 1997 by visionaries in Spartanburg, South Carolina Christian Foundation (SCCF) promotes philanthropy rooted in a Biblical perspective of generosity while raising awareness of local ministries. SCCF's mission is to disciple hearts by educating, advising, and connecting givers with like-minded individuals to transform communities and advance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Key initiatives include Circle 555, a Christian women’s giving circle, and Ministry to Ministries, which supports ministry leaders' spiritual and emotional well-being.
SCCF is headquartered in Spartanburg, SC, and has locations in Greenville, Spartanburg, York counties, and the Grand Strand area. To learn more about the Foundation, visit www.SCChristianFoundation.org and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram.
Contact
Corie Culp, Director of Communications
South Carolina Christian Foundation
Corie@SCChristianFoundation.org
864.423.5057
