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Bethel Volunteer Ministry |
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Pass Christian, Mississippi |
This ministry exists to help the people of south Mississippi recover from the winds and surge of Hurricane Katrina because of the support of congregations, individuals, and foundations. |
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In addition to the need for volunteers to work in all of the various aspects of the ministry (physicians, nurses, skilled craftsmen, semi-skilled craftsmen, data input, kitchen/building help, intake individuals), we have specific ministry needs and specific clinic needs at any time. The salary for our Ministry Director, Clinic Executive Director, Volunteer Coordinator, and Administrative Coordinator are funded by Bethel Lutheran Church. The salary for the Medical Clinic’s Medical Administrative Assistant is being funded until 9/1/07 by a grant. The remaining support is obtained by individuals and congregations from across the nation. We have also received support from two Lutheran churches in Germany. The grants we have received include: expended |
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Ministry Needs |
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Foundation |
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Purpose |
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Build Back our Coast |
$25,000 |
To provide one room of furniture for homes we are helping to build/rebuild.
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Foundation for the Mid-South & Avon |
$25,000 |
To provide the1st month’s rent & utility deposits for single female head of household renters from temporary dwelling post Katrina to more stable environment OR appliances OR one room of furniture. |
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Direct Relief International |
$49,800 |
To provide medical equipment, daily health supplies, diagnostic tests, medical supplies, the salary for a medical administrative position, office equipment and supplies, etc. |
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Wachovia |
$25,000 |
To purchase needed building supplies for volunteer crews to use such as (sheetrock, flooring, electrical wiring and fixtures, etc.) on homes we are building/rebuilding. |
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Community Foundation of Greater Jackson |
$1,200 |
To purchase health education materials for the medical clinic. |
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AmeriCares |
$25,000 |
To fund the salary for a Clinic Resource Worker. |
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Grace & Peace Lutheran Church of Peoria, Illinois Endowment |
$1,900 |
To purchase tools for volunteers to use in helping to rebuild/build south Mississippi homes. |
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Gulf Coast Community Foundation |
$163,691 |
To purchase the building supplies needed and the funding for specialty contracts for HVAC, parking lot paving, etc. , to build/renovate the permanent Bethel Free Health Clinic. |
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The Women of the ECLA |
$3,000 |
Clinic project to ensure that south Mississippi women will lead healthier lives by decreasing their risk of developing cardiovascular disease, hypertension, diabetes, and stroke. |