Benevolence Criteria

To be applied in determining allocation of approved Mission and Action Budget to Organizations selected for Benevolences.

1. The organization’s mission addresses one or more expressed areas of
   Central Congregational Church’s commitment to human service, child
   welfare, health care, mental health, education and spiritual support.
2. The organization’s services and programs address Mission and Action’s
   priority of providing shelter, food, and human service support.
3. The impact of the services addresses underserved populations such as
   low-income persons and families, new arrivals, LGBTQ individuals, and
   individuals in crisis.
4. The organization provides varied opportunities for members of Central
   Congregational Church to be actively engaged in service work or other
   activities.
5. The organization is responsive to Mission and Action requests, provides
   regular feedback and demonstrates how funding benefits their clients.
6.  The organization has articulated a clear need with a rationale that
   requires support to have clear impact.
7. The Mission and Action Liaison or Central members can articulate
   strong endorsement for support of the organization.

Updated: December 2024