The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has focused on distributing Speer funds to organizations that are serving communities that are low-income, working on immigrant workers rights, and/or serving new immigrant communities. Funded during 2009 were the following programs.
Arizona Interfaith Alliance for Worker Justice
Works with immigrants, legal and undocumented workers and low-income workers in Arizona on numerous worker rights issues. www.azworkerjustice.com.
The Open Door Community
Based in Atlanta, Georgia, The Open Door Community is a residential Christian community that serves their neighbors who are homeless and imprisoned. www.opendoorcommunity.org.
Chester Eastside Ministries
Led by Rev. Bernice Warren, a Presbyterian clergywoman, Chester Eastside Ministries serves the poorest community in the state of Pennsylvania. www.chestereastsideministries.org.
Synod of Mid-Atlantic distributed Speer funds to the following agencies in 2010.
2010-04 Christ Presbyterian Church - $2500 Playing with a Purpose Project Attn: Kirby Worthington 2508 Dickens Road Richmond, VA 23230
2010-06 Rutherfordton Presbyterian Church - $2500 Adult Day Care Services Project Attn: Mr. Larry Brown 252 N. Washington Street Rutherfordton, NC 28139
2010-07 Haymount Presbyterian Church - $2500 Teach One: Reach One Project Attn: Mrs. Te Esther Brown 2760 Rosehill road Fayetteville, NC 28301
2010-08 Hidenwood Presbyterian Church - $2500 Dresden Drive Preschool Project Attn: Mrs. Sandy Kane 414 Hiden Boulevard Newport News, VA 23606
2010-09 Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church - $2500 Transition Assistance Program Project Attn: Ms. Priscilla Skillman 1 Chevy Chase Circle, NW Washington, DC 20015 2010-10 Community Presbyterian Church - $2500 CALL (Community Assisting Learning Language) Project Attn: Ms. Elizabeth Ann Pope 125 Everette Road Pinehurst, NC 28370
2010-11 Grier Heights Presbyterian Church - $2500 SOAR Project Attn: Mrs. Vera Lewers 325 Skyland Avenue Charlotte, NC 28205
2010-12 Love’s Chapel Presbyterian Church - $2500 Love Youth Ministries at the Chapel Afterschool Program Attn: Mrs. Sherry Lovell 204 Lincoln Street Belmont, NC 28012
2010-13 Front Royal Presbyterian Church - $2500 House of Hope Project Attn: Ms. Sigrid Hepp-Dax 115 Luary Avenue Front Royal, VA 22630
2010-14 First Presbyterian Church - $2500 Leadership Development for Justice Project Attn: Mr. Brian Plum 500 Park Street Charlottesville, VA 22902
2010-16 Ebenezer Presbyterian Church - $2137.50 Caring Hands Program Attn: Ms. Cathy Johnson 2900 Ebenezer Church Road Coats, NC 27521
2010-19 Belmont Presbyterian Church - $2500 Pathfinders Project Attn: Mrs. Karen McNally 1005 Ninth Street, SE Roanoke, VA 24013