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Affordable Housing

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, independence, and quality of life. From home-sharing programs to tiny homes for older adults experiencing homelessness, ENCORE Ministry Foundation is committed to providing grant funding and resources to help address this critical issue. Perfect tone for all of these. John will need to review for accuracy, etc.

Glencliff UMC used money from a grant to help build two microhomes at The Village of Glencliff located on the grounds of the church. Each home is earmarked for older adults experiencing homelessness.

The Appalachian Service Project used money from an ENCORE Ministry Foundation grant to help finish building homes for senior flood victims in Waverly, Tennessee.

Ways You Can Impact A Life

IRA Charitable Rollover

If you are age 70½ or older, you can make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA—up to $100,000 per year—through a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
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Charitable Remainder Unitrust

A CRUT provides you or your beneficiaries with annual income, which may vary based on the trust's value.
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Recent Grant Recipients

Tiny Homes

Tiny Homes Create Sense of Community, Unity, and Mutual Care

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.

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Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus: Support Feeding Ministries
Be the Hands and Feet of Jesus: Support Feeding Ministries

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.

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