Speer Funds Distributed by General Assembly Have Focused on Organizations That Are Serving

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