Grant Helps Make Ripley FUMC Restrooms More Accessible
A recent grant for $8,000 from the ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped First UMC in Ripley, Tennessee upgrade restrooms to make them more accessible.
June 18, 2025
A recent grant for $8,000 from the ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped First UMC in Ripley, Tennessee upgrade restrooms to make them more accessible.
In 2018, grant support from the ENCORE Ministry Foundation (formerly the Golden Cross Foundation) funded two tiny homes at The Village at Glencliff, located on the campus of Glencliff United Methodist Church in Nashville. These homes have become a beacon of hope for older adults, people experiencing homelessness, and individuals facing illness. They offer not just a roof over the unhoused, but a stable environment where people can begin to rebuild their lives, regain their independence, and discover community.
Gordon Memorial United Methodist Church’s Best Years program has served church and community members for more than 10 years. During that time, church members applied for and received several ENCORE Ministry Foundation grants. Here’s a glimpse into the program’s start and lasting legacy.
Empowering Churches.
Honoring Senior Adults.
Strengthening Communities.