The icon is St. John the Almsgiver, who said, "It is not our own wealth we distribute, but Christ's; Therefore let us dispense it as He wishes."
G-L Past Grant Recipients
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Department of Internet Ministries, New York, New York
  • Assisted with funding of development of the Bulletin Builder 2.0 web based computer program. This computer program will extend the capabilities of the successful program launched in 2004 on the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese website to assist Greek Orthodox parishes in preparing their Sunday bulletin. The funding will allow the program to be expanded for use by SCOBA parishes, organizations and institutions outside the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. It is expected that the extended program will be available in 2007.
Heartland Orthodox Christian Museum
  • Heartland Orthodox Christian MuseumInitial funding for the establishment and construction of an Orthodox Christian Museum located in Topeka, Kansas. The Council consists of the 16 Orthodox Churches in Kansas and the greater Kansas City area.
Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox Home For Children, Guatemala City, Guatemala
  • Hogar Rafael Ayau Orthodox Home For ChildrenThis Orthodox Christian orphanage is run by the nuns of the Orthodox Monastery Larva Mambre. The Foundation funded the construction of a home for the teenage boys of the orphanage. It will be called St. Michael’s Home.
Holy Anargyroi-Saints Kosmas and Damianos Greek Orthodox Church, Rochester, Minnesota
  • Mayo Clinic Philoxenia Guest HouseSupported the Mayo Clinic Philoxenia (Hospitality) Guest House. A two unit house to be used by Orthodox family members of patients at the Mayo Clinic (which is within walking distance).
Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, Boston, Massachussetts
  • Funded experimental program entitled, "Talents: Use them to the Glory of God."
Holy Archangels Greek Orthodox Monastery, Kedalia, Texas
  • Contributed to the monastery's construction of new facilities.
Holy Land Christian Ecumenical Foundation, Inc., Bethesda, Maryland
  • Funded the renovations of a multipurpose facility that serves the Orthodox Christian community in Bethlehem, Palestine. The facility is associated with the Church of the Nativity and houses weekly church school, as well as a weekday afternoon tutoring center supported by the church school.
Community of Holy Myrrbearers, Otego, New York
  • Assisted in construction project for the establishment of an Orthodox Christian monastery.
Holy Trinity Eastern Orthodox Nursing Center, Worcester, Massachussetts
  • Funded the construction of a new wing for the delivery of rehabilitation services to patients. The wing will be named the "Virginia H. Farah Rehabilitation Wing". The grant also included a challenge grant to assist in the establishment of an ongoing annual fund raising campaign.
Holy Trinity Mission, La Canada, California
  • Supported this organization's publication of Orthodox Christian literature on the Internet, including the offering of extension courses to theological students in South America.
Incarnation Broadcast Network, Canton, Ohio
  • This was the first 24 hour audio broadcast in the Orthodox world. It is available through the Internet throughout the world and can be broadcast through local radio stations in Orthodox communities. Funding was provided for updating the website, equipment and sound quality. INBN is currently a ministry of Holy Assumption Orthodox Church.
Indonesian Orthodox Church, Indonesia
  • Download Article: Orthodoxy in IndonesiaProvided funding assistance to Father Daniel Byantoro in the establishment of the Indonesian Orthodox Church.
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Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, Cambridge University, Cambridge, England
  • Funded program for institutional board development, strategic planning and capital campaign development, including establishment of development office. Also provided partial funding for implementation of strategic planning, infrastructure and development.
International Orthodox Christian Charities, Baltimore, Maryland
  • Funded establishment of institutional development office devoted to development, fund raising and awareness.
  • Provided initial funding for IOCC Honors Internship Program to provide educational and practical exposure to the areas of nonprofit management and humanitarian assistance in an Orthodox Christian setting.
Joy of All Who Sorrow Mission, Venice, California
  • The Foundation supported the innovative “Saints by Kids” Workshop that was developed by the mission. This workshop is designed to teach children icon painting skills.

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