Research by Topic: children-in-poverty

ABHMS announces new ministry, awards $60,000 to ministries serving children in poverty

Published October 23, 2017

At left: ABHMS awarded grants to its Rizpah’s Children partnering organizations.

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CiP grant presented during ABHMS board meeting

Published June 22, 2016

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 6/22/16)—During American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ (ABHMS) board of directors meeting here this morning, ABHMS Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray presented a $4,000 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grant to Second Baptist Church of Germantown (SBCG), Philadelphia, to support the Children’s Initiative of the Philadelphia Interfaith Housing Network […]

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ABHMS calls for Children in Poverty grant applications by April 27

Published April 21, 2016

VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/19/16)—Congregations, regions and community ministries related to American Baptist Churches USA are invited to apply for 2016 Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grants from American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) for support of projects that address the needs of children in poverty. At least 10 grants ranging from […]

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ABHMS Children in Poverty grant-recipient church operates successful feeding ministry

Published April 21, 2016

April 27 is deadline for 2016 grant applications Heritage Baptist Church, Annapolis, Md., has been nourishing children and families with healthy food through its “Blessings in a Backpack” ministry since 2009. And American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) has been happy to play a part by supporting the ministry though a Justice for Children Initiative […]

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ABHMS’ CiP grant supports role-playing program that bolsters youth

Published April 20, 2016

When awarding Justice for Children Initiative Children in Poverty (CiP) grants this year, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) will offer special consideration to projects that focus on anti-bullying efforts and cultivate conflict-resolution and nonviolent communication skills among children and/or parents. Applications for CiP grants must be received by or postmarked to ABHMS by April […]

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