All Saints, Hamburg

Lutheran Charities and The Lutheran Foundation partnered together to provide All Saints Lutheran Church with an AED device.

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Augustana RIDE (Refugee & Immigrant Driver Education)
This special ministry aids refugee and immigrant individuals acquire a driver's license. It is the only one if its kind in WNY.
https://www.augustanaonline.org/outreach

 

Big Big Table Community Cafe

This lunchtime restaurant supports a pay-what-you-can model, focused on serving delicious, nutritious, meals for anyone who desires it,  while at the same time championing healthy, local food options, addressing food insecurity, reducing food waste, and supporting community. 

Community Cafe | Big Big Table Community Cafe | United States

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Christian Counseling Ministries of WNY

Provides individual, marital and family counseling that integrates Biblical principles to guide clients' healing journeys, renewing mind, body and spirit to achieve mental, emotional and spiritual wholeness. https://ccmwny.org/

 

​Christian Service Brigade

Uses mentorship and programming to combat the devastative impact of fatherlessness on boys and young men, through active community service in a faith-based, "band of brothers" context, helping them grow together and become community and spiritual leaders of tomorrow.  https://csbministries.org/

 

Daily Bread Food Truck of WNY

The only non-profit food truck in Western New York operates by a Get One, Give One philosophy. Since its inception, Daily Bread has given tens of thousands of meals to food-insecure families in Western New York. https://dailybreadfoodtruck.com

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Good Shepherd, Tonawanda Food Pantry

This community pantry provides food directly to those in need and is supported by local organizations, individuals and church members. Grant funding from The Lutheran Foundation and Lutheran Charities provide additional holiday meal packages. https://goodshepherdtona.org/2022/01/25/food-pantry/

 

Grace Guest House

Provides a haven and respite for families while seeking care at area healthcare facilities, providing a safe space filled with compassion, empathy, fairness, justice and equity. https://www.graceguesthouse.org/

 

Grassroots Gardens WNY

A dedicated group of community gardeners and activists who strive to share knowledge, power and resources to grow healthy food, heal systemic harm, and strengthen neighborhood connections through community gardens.  https://www.grassrootsgardens.org

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Habitat for Humanity - Niagara County

Provides individuals and families with affordable housing, either through new construction or improvements, as a place to call home. https://www.habitat.org/

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Lord of Life Adult Day Health Center

Provides a safe, nurturing environment for adults who require assistance in daily living and who benefit from socialization in a structured program. The Adult Day Health Center provides a social environment for everyone and additional services for stroke recovery individuals, head trauma victims and frail elderly dementia participants. https://lordoflifeadhc.us/

 

Lord of Life Childcare Center

Providing affordable, play centered childcare for ages 6 weeks through age 12, ​that builds character, encourages exploration, teaches both academic and life skills, and builds self-esteem and self-respect. https://lordoflife.us/child-development-center

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Lutheran Youth of WNY

A vibrant and inclusive faith community for youth grade 3 through 12, in addition to young adults, providing ministries which foster personal and spiritual growth, through meaningful events, programs, and service projects which reflect the teachings of Jesus Christ.

https://www.lutheranyouthwny.org/

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Massachusetts Avenue Project

An urban farm located in Buffalo's West Side, employing youth and teaching readiness and leadership skills through farming, a mobile market, cooking and nutrition education, as well as food policy and civic engagement. https://www.mass-ave.org/

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​Peace of The City Ministries

Serving at-risk youth in Buffalo’s west side by focusing on literacy, creative arts, job training and spiritual growth in the name of Christ.
https://peaceofthecity.org/

 

Peaceprints of Western New York

Offering comprehensive reentry services to men and women involved in the criminal justice system. Our Reentry and Housing Programs are designed to offer provisions and guidance along each step of an individual's transformation. http://peaceprintswny.org/

 

Pioneer On The Lake

A Christian camp and retreat center on Lake Erie, striving to provide a unique experience in nature where you can grow in your relationships with God and others. https://pioneeronthelake.com/

 

Samaritan Counseling Center

Provides affordable and faith-oriented counseling for individuals, couples, children/teens and families, and a range of training and educational workshops for physicians, clergy, social service agencies, congregations and groups. https://sccwny.com/

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St. Peter's Lutheran School

Provides quality Christian education to children ages preschool through grade 8. https://www.discoverstpeters.org/

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St. Timothy's Child Care Center

This center cares for children age 6 weeks - kindergarten, striving to nurture the whole child physically, academically, and spiritually. https://www.sttimothygrandisland.com/child-care-center

 

Seneca Street Community Development Corporation

Free after-school and summer programs offering academic support, health and wellness, physical activity and enrichment.
https://www.senecastreetcdc.org/

 

​Trinity Old Lutheran Church Sandwich Team Ministry

This community outreach program provides 100 sandwiches per week for Friends of the Night People, Buffalo. https://www.trinityoldlutheran.com/

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The Tool Library

Believing that cost and access to tools shouldn't be a barrier for DIYers, this all-volunteer tool-lending library provides tool access, as well as education and project support to its members. https://thetoollibrary.org/

 

WNY Church Unleashed

Partnering Evangelical Lutheran Churches provide weekly worship services through WBBZ-TV (Ch 5. or 67 depending on your provider) and social media. https://churchunleashedtv.com/

 

Past Grant Recepients Include:

Clergy Jail Visiting Project * Community of Good Neighbors * Family Promise of WNY * Good Shepherd North Boston Youth Project * Grace Lutheran Church Alzeihmer's Respite Program * Habitat for Humanity-Buffalo * Holy Trinity Music Memory Ministry * Isaiah 61 Project * Lake Chautauqua Lutheran Center * LuMin Campus Ministry * Parkside, Buffalo Food Pantry * RAGtime at Resurrection Lutheran Church * Sheridan Drive Community Garden * St. Mark Lutheran Church Chowder Ministry * Somali Bantu Community Organization * Wheels for Workers WNY * WNY Impact Foundation...and many more!