Women of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Member Fund
Chicago, IL 60631
United States
Women of all ages, in more than 7,000 congregational and special units in the United States and the Caribbean, carry out the mission of Women of the ELCA: mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Women of the ELCA offers local and global programs, resources, and events that support women and girls at all stages of their Christian lives. Its diverse community is committed to helping women and girls grow spiritually and emotionally, helping them find their place in the world as Christian women. Lutheran women and girls affirm each others gifts, support one another in their callings, engage in ministry and action, and promote healing and wholeness in the church, the society, and the world.
Mobilizing women to act boldly on their faith in Jesus Christ.
Grantmaking: Our grants program supports not-for-profit organizations, both domestic and international, that support healing and wholeness for women of all ages through the affirmation and advancement of women's emotional, physical, and spiritual health. In our 20+ years, we have made grants in excess of $3 million dollars.
Anti-racism: Our organization is committed to developing an anti-racist identity, and anti-racism programming is a priority. Today's Dream: Tomorrow's Reality is our network of anti-racism educators that offer workshops throughout the country.
Health initiative: Raising Up Healthy Women and Girls, our health initiative, was launched in 2005 to promote women's complete and total health: physical, spiritual, and emotional. The initiative has a particular emphasis on heart health.
Trafficking: We address commercial sexual exploitation by providing education, resources, and networking opportunities.
2008 Domestic Grant Recipients
American Domestic Violence Crisis Line, Volunteer Advocate Training
Bethel Free Health Clinic, Healthy Coast Women
Churches United of the Quad Cities, Winnie's Place
City Impact, Inc., Family Resource Center
Concordia Avondale Campus, Adult Education
Escalante Heath Center, You GO Girl!
Everyday Miracles, Doula Program
Family of God Lutheran Church, Becoming Free! Becoming Me!
Fighting Abuse in the Home - FAITH, Domestic and teen dating violence
Hill Country Mission for Health, Inc., Healthcare services
Home of the Sparrow, Inc., Women's Empowerment Program
Lutheran Church of the Holy Communion, The Welcome Center
Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service, Women's Empowerment Sustainability Project
Lutheran Services in Iowa, Challenges
Lutheran Social Services of the South, Diabetes Prevention Program
Mutual Ground, Inc., Domestic Violence Women's Advocacy Program
N Street Village, Nutrition Awareness Project
Pilgrim Journey Community Church, Women Support Group
Reformation Lutheran Church, Summer SPLASH Program
Roselawn Lutheran, Healthy Choices
SafePlace, Domestic Violence Counseling
Salem Lutheran Church, GEM (God Empowering Mothers)
Trinity Lutheran Church, Women Moving Forward "Mujeres en Progreso"
True Light Family Resource Center, Emancipation Station
West Virginia Community Services for Women, Women's Centers
Whitington Homes, Mentoring Program
Women's Resource Center of Racine, Family Violence Advocacy Network
Work Options for Women, WOW Culinary Training
2008 International Grant Recipients
India: Andhra Evangelical Lutheran Church, AELC Bible Women
India: Badvel Taluk Land Development, Sustainable Development Program for Women
India: New Earth Team, Reproductive Health Care for Tribal Women
India: Northern Evangelical Lutheran Church, Parkijuli Christian Hospital in Assam, Mohulpahari School of Nursing, Maharo Girls High School, Mission Girls High School, Eklakhi Girls High School
India: United Evangelical Lutheran Church, UELCI Women's Desk
Kenya: Sunshine Youth Group, Holistic Support for Teen Girls
Liberia: National Lutheran Church Women Fellowship, Self-Esteem and Empowerment Program
Peru: D.B. Peru, Midwife Training Program
Tanzania: ELCT Pare Diocese, Pangaro Water System
Uganda: Community Action for Development, Local Poultry Project
Uganda: Youth Association for Rural Development, HIV/AIDS Program
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