Through its initiatives, ENCORE aims to help older adults live dignified and grace-filled lives while fostering a culture of inclusion and support within church communities.
Today, there are 65 million living Americans who are 65 years of age or older (U.S. Census Bureau estimate). As more people are living longer, resources and concerns related to aging and older adults ...
Food security for senior adults is a critical issue, as many older individuals face challenges in accessing and affording nutritious food. Factors such as fixed incomes, mobility limitations, and health conditions ...
Reliable transportation is essential for senior adults to maintain their independence, access healthcare, and stay socially engaged. However, many older adults face transportation challenges due to physical ...
Affordable housing for senior adults is a growing concern. Many seniors live on fixed incomes, making it difficult to afford rising housing costs. Access to safe, accessible, and affordable housing is crucial for their well-being, ....
Affordable healthcare is crucial for senior adults, as they often face increased medical needs while living on fixed incomes. Rising healthcare costs, including expenses for prescriptions, long-term care, and specialized ...
As more people are living longer, resources and concerns related to aging and older adults are becoming more prevalent. Congregations are reframing aging and ENCORE Ministry Foundation is committed ...
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.
In May 2025, Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Gallatin, Tennessee, launched a new Older Adult Ministry to support and empower older adults in the church and community. A New Older Adult Ministry Program Grant from ENCORE Ministry Foundation helped fund initial expenses.
Calvert City (Kentucky) United Methodist Church is making a powerful impact in the fight against food insecurity, thanks to a grant from the Kent and Ellen McNish Grant for Older Adult Food Security. The grant, awarded in July 2025, has enabled the church’s food pantry ministry to expand its services and provide critical support to seniors and families in the local community.
Grace Depot Church in Clarksville, Tennessee, is making a significant impact in the lives of older adults in the community, thanks to a $5,000 Older Adult Community Service Grant awarded by the ENCORE Ministry Foundation. The grant has enabled the church’s Elders Network to provide essential services and Christ-centered care to seniors facing isolation, medical challenges, and emotional strain.
The ENCORE Ministry Foundation provided a grant to First United Methodist in Columbia, Tennessee, to help fund their feeding ministry, the People’s Table. Since 2004, the People’s Table ministry serves meals to neighbors in need every Tuesday evening and Friday afternoon, providing nourishment, love, and hope to the homeless, elderly, families, and individuals struggling to make ends meet. However, the need in the community is growing. With the closure of a local battery plant and reductions in SNAP benefits, more families are facing food insecurity.
Together, we can be the hands and feet of Jesus, feeding the hungry, caring for the vulnerable, and showing love to those who need it most. Every dollar you give to the Kent and Ellen McNish Fund for Older Adult Food Security helps feeding ministries stretch resources and serve more meals to those in need. Donate today and help support life-changing feeding ministries like the People’s Table.
