Social Concerns: Caring and Sharing Grants
The Social Concerns Committee explores charities for donations and volunteer/partnership opportunities throughout the year. Parish financial contributions and fundraising events are recommended by the Committee and approved by the Vestry. Parishioners interested in recommending new outreach ministries and grants should contact the church office.
St. Alban’s has assisted the following organizations over the past few years by providing “time, talents, or treasure”:
- Bexley Hall Episcopal Seminary
- The B.R.E.A.D. Organization (Building Responsibility, Equality, And Dignity)
- CHOICES for Victims of Domestic Violence
- Columbus Early Learning Center
- The Community Kitchen, Inc.
- El Hogar Ministries, Inc.
- Episcopal Community Services Foundation
- Episcopal Relief & Development
- Fairwood Elementary School (mitten, hat, scarf collection)
- Faith Mission/Lutheran Social Services
- Franklinton Gardens
- Friends of the Homeless, Inc. (preparation & servicing meals)
- The Homeless Families Foundation
- and the Dowd Education Center (collection of school supplies)
- Hunger Network in Ohio & the 2 Cents-a-Meal Program
- LifeCare Alliance/Meals-on-Wheels
- Melissa’s House
- The Neighborhood House, Inc.
- The Neighborhood Nest & the Neighborhood House Food Pantry
- Partners in Ministry in Liberia
- Procter Summer Camping Program
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
- St. John’s Episcopal Church, Columbus & His Place & Street Church meals
- St. Philip’s Episcopal Church Food Pantry
- She Has A Name
