2024 Grant Recipients
Caribbean Children's Foundation - $800.00 Social Unrest Supplies
Hand 2 Hand - $500.00 Food Carts
Love 4 a Child - $1,000.00 Camp Scholarship & After School Program
Lucas Project - $2,500.00 ICU Caregiver Support
Warriors Set Free - $2,500.00 Veterans Therapy Camp
2023 Grant Recipients
Ethan Atkins - $1,100.00UK Mission Trip
Bless the Orphans - $1,000.00 Water Well
HELP Pregnancy - $4,700.00 Pregnancy/Early Child supplies
Camp Concordia - $2,300.00 Door Replacement
Jehovah Jireh - $2,300.00 Electrical Work
Love 4 a Child - $700.00 Camp Scholarship/Supplies
International Needs - $1,500.00 Africa Trip Med Kits
2022 Grant Recipients
Jehovah Jireh - $4,000.00 Food Pantry Truck Transmission
Holy Cross Knitters - $300.00 Yarn & Production Costs
His House Campus Ministry - $1,000.00 Games & Event Supplies
Positive Options - $3,000.00 Ultrasound Equipment for Expectant Mothers
2021 Grant Recipients
Jehovah Jireh - $2,500.00 Food Pantry Truck Purchase
His House Campus Ministry - $2,500.00 Games & Event Supplies
Caribbean Children's Fund - $1,000.00 Gate
Holy Cross Quilters - $2,500.00 Sewing Machines & Supplies
Ile-a-Vache Clinic - $4,000.00 Medical Supplies
Bless the Orphans - $1,000.00Windows
2020 Grant Recipients
Daily Shepherd Preschool and Child Care - contributions toward a new playground for the preschool and daycare
Rise Community Center - $1,500 to fund the new ministry with supplies for its participants
HELP - Grand Rapids
Pray America
Caribbean Children's Fund
Camp Concordia
2019 Grant Recipients
Caribbean Children's Foundation - $3,500 to purchase three security doors to continue the repairs of the church on Ile a-Vache.
International Needs - $2,000 to provide copies of the New Testament to youth in the Czech Republic.
Kelly & Addison Irish - $2,275 to Pray America for providing shoes and building a house for three families in Guatemala.
Holy Cross Food Truck Ministry - $250 to provide pallet jacks to assist in off load of Feeding America food truck.
Bless the Orphans
Hands Together for Holy Cross
Faith and Fitness Training
Camp Concordia
Pray America
Home Free
2018 Grant Recipients
Chichicastenango, Guatemala - funds toward the building of homes.
Holy Cross Puppet Ministry - funds toward a new puppet stage
Seminary Student at Concordia University - funds toward education expenses
Camp Concordia - new Disc Golf Course for the campground
Orphans in Haiti - mattresses for the residents
New Healthy Living Ministry - funding support for the new ministry at Holy Cross
Christian Brothers and Sisters in Haiti - funds for a community dinner
Hand 2 Hand
Haiti Mission Supplies
Home Free
Remembrance Ranch
Pastor Scholarship
Bless the Orphans
2017 Grant Recipients
Holy Cross Handbells
52 Network Next Generation
Camp Concordia
Caribbean Children's Fund
Bless the Orphans
Caribbean Children's Foundation - $800.00 Social Unrest Supplies
Hand 2 Hand - $500.00 Food Carts
Love 4 a Child - $1,000.00 Camp Scholarship & After School Program
Lucas Project - $2,500.00 ICU Caregiver Support
Warriors Set Free - $2,500.00 Veterans Therapy Camp
2023 Grant Recipients
Ethan Atkins - $1,100.00UK Mission Trip
Bless the Orphans - $1,000.00 Water Well
HELP Pregnancy - $4,700.00 Pregnancy/Early Child supplies
Camp Concordia - $2,300.00 Door Replacement
Jehovah Jireh - $2,300.00 Electrical Work
Love 4 a Child - $700.00 Camp Scholarship/Supplies
International Needs - $1,500.00 Africa Trip Med Kits
2022 Grant Recipients
Jehovah Jireh - $4,000.00 Food Pantry Truck Transmission
Holy Cross Knitters - $300.00 Yarn & Production Costs
His House Campus Ministry - $1,000.00 Games & Event Supplies
Positive Options - $3,000.00 Ultrasound Equipment for Expectant Mothers
2021 Grant Recipients
Jehovah Jireh - $2,500.00 Food Pantry Truck Purchase
His House Campus Ministry - $2,500.00 Games & Event Supplies
Caribbean Children's Fund - $1,000.00 Gate
Holy Cross Quilters - $2,500.00 Sewing Machines & Supplies
Ile-a-Vache Clinic - $4,000.00 Medical Supplies
Bless the Orphans - $1,000.00Windows
2020 Grant Recipients
Daily Shepherd Preschool and Child Care - contributions toward a new playground for the preschool and daycare
Rise Community Center - $1,500 to fund the new ministry with supplies for its participants
HELP - Grand Rapids
Pray America
Caribbean Children's Fund
Camp Concordia
2019 Grant Recipients
Caribbean Children's Foundation - $3,500 to purchase three security doors to continue the repairs of the church on Ile a-Vache.
International Needs - $2,000 to provide copies of the New Testament to youth in the Czech Republic.
Kelly & Addison Irish - $2,275 to Pray America for providing shoes and building a house for three families in Guatemala.
Holy Cross Food Truck Ministry - $250 to provide pallet jacks to assist in off load of Feeding America food truck.
Bless the Orphans
Hands Together for Holy Cross
Faith and Fitness Training
Camp Concordia
Pray America
Home Free
2018 Grant Recipients
Chichicastenango, Guatemala - funds toward the building of homes.
Holy Cross Puppet Ministry - funds toward a new puppet stage
Seminary Student at Concordia University - funds toward education expenses
Camp Concordia - new Disc Golf Course for the campground
Orphans in Haiti - mattresses for the residents
New Healthy Living Ministry - funding support for the new ministry at Holy Cross
Christian Brothers and Sisters in Haiti - funds for a community dinner
Hand 2 Hand
Haiti Mission Supplies
Home Free
Remembrance Ranch
Pastor Scholarship
Bless the Orphans
2017 Grant Recipients
Holy Cross Handbells
52 Network Next Generation
Camp Concordia
Caribbean Children's Fund
Bless the Orphans
2015 Grant Recipients
Holy Cross - $5,000 to financially support a large worship service at the Jenison Center of the Arts to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
Holy Cross Youth Group - $500 to support the youth ministry.
Camp Roger - $2,500 to contribute funds toward their campaign to build a new multi-use facility.
Holy Cross - $1,250 to fund the purchase of music stands
Christian Jones - $1,000 scholarship funds for Concordia University student.
Holy Cross Women's Ministry - $600 to help fund the Holy Cross Women's Ministry team (8 total) to a woman's ministry conference.
Holy Cross - $5,000 to financially support a large worship service at the Jenison Center of the Arts to celebrate the 50th Anniversary.
Holy Cross Youth Group - $500 to support the youth ministry.
Camp Roger - $2,500 to contribute funds toward their campaign to build a new multi-use facility.
Holy Cross - $1,250 to fund the purchase of music stands
Christian Jones - $1,000 scholarship funds for Concordia University student.
Holy Cross Women's Ministry - $600 to help fund the Holy Cross Women's Ministry team (8 total) to a woman's ministry conference.
2014 Grant Recipients
Camp Concordia - $2600 to purchase 2 new computers for use to grow and promote the mission of the camp through marketing materials and social media.
Holy Cross Youth Group - $4500 to replace the furniture in the youth room downstairs.
Remembrance Ranch - $1000 for funding scholarships for at risk teens to take part in their wilderness training with biblical aspect.
Erika Provenz - $1000 for scholarship awarded. She is attending Concordia University in Ann Arbor.
Associate Pastor Moving Expenses - $7500 to help defray to moving costs for our new Associate Pastor.
Camp Concordia - $2600 to purchase 2 new computers for use to grow and promote the mission of the camp through marketing materials and social media.
Holy Cross Youth Group - $4500 to replace the furniture in the youth room downstairs.
Remembrance Ranch - $1000 for funding scholarships for at risk teens to take part in their wilderness training with biblical aspect.
Erika Provenz - $1000 for scholarship awarded. She is attending Concordia University in Ann Arbor.
Associate Pastor Moving Expenses - $7500 to help defray to moving costs for our new Associate Pastor.
2013 Grant Recipients
GRASP - $1000 to assist with inner city Grand Rapids group that helps with home improvements for sick, elderly, etc.
Knitting for Others - $500 for yarn purchase for prayer shawls, blankets, hats, and other items for shut ins, babies, and others
Cradles of Grace - $1000 for curricula and bible study materials for young, unmarried expectant mothers
Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids - $1000 for Christmas program
Bless the Orphans Resale Shop - $1000 for improvements to the store
Remembrance Ranch - $2000 for follow up counseling for at risk youth and their families after attending adventure camp
Holy Cross Stewardship Program - $3950
GRASP - $1000 to assist with inner city Grand Rapids group that helps with home improvements for sick, elderly, etc.
Knitting for Others - $500 for yarn purchase for prayer shawls, blankets, hats, and other items for shut ins, babies, and others
Cradles of Grace - $1000 for curricula and bible study materials for young, unmarried expectant mothers
Chamber Choir of Grand Rapids - $1000 for Christmas program
Bless the Orphans Resale Shop - $1000 for improvements to the store
Remembrance Ranch - $2000 for follow up counseling for at risk youth and their families after attending adventure camp
Holy Cross Stewardship Program - $3950
Camp Concordia - $500 for camp beautification project, including purchase of tree seedlings
Camp Concordia - $600 for scholarships for camp
Holy Cross - $900 for AED for church
Cradles of Grace - $1000 awarded to assist with a new ministry supporting unmarried, pregnant women
Grace Ministries (Haiti) - $2000 for furniture
Holy Cross Foundation - $1000 awarded to Erica Povenz
Camp Concordia - $600 for scholarships for camp
Holy Cross - $900 for AED for church
Cradles of Grace - $1000 awarded to assist with a new ministry supporting unmarried, pregnant women
Grace Ministries (Haiti) - $2000 for furniture
Holy Cross Foundation - $1000 awarded to Erica Povenz
2012 Grant Recipients
Lois Atkins, 8th Grade Teacher - $300 for Christian literature for students in her classroom
Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys - $500 awarded to assist in the cost of Christian musical training for children. Click here for more information.
Moving Expenses for DCE - $900 awarded in anticipation of assisting Holy Cross Lutheran Church with moving expenses when new DCE is hired
Holy Cross Foundation Scholarship - $1000 awarded to continue to fund our new scholarship, which will assist with Christian educational expenses for Holy Cross members choosing to enter a profession related to Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.
Bless the Orphans Resale Shop - $1000 awarded to help with the cost of a new sign on Chicago Drive to help capture business. Click here for mre details about the shop and its mission.
Caribbean Children's Foundation (Grace Orphanage of Ile-a-Vache) - $1000 for a new chicken coop and chickens to feed orphan children and staff, and sale of eggs. For more information, click here.
Remembrance Ranch - $2000 to help support a Christian adventure camping experience for troubled youth and their families.
Click here for more details about the ranch.
Grand Rapids Choir of Men and Boys - $500 awarded to assist in the cost of Christian musical training for children. Click here for more information.
Moving Expenses for DCE - $900 awarded in anticipation of assisting Holy Cross Lutheran Church with moving expenses when new DCE is hired
Holy Cross Foundation Scholarship - $1000 awarded to continue to fund our new scholarship, which will assist with Christian educational expenses for Holy Cross members choosing to enter a profession related to Missouri Synod Lutheran Church.
Bless the Orphans Resale Shop - $1000 awarded to help with the cost of a new sign on Chicago Drive to help capture business. Click here for mre details about the shop and its mission.
Caribbean Children's Foundation (Grace Orphanage of Ile-a-Vache) - $1000 for a new chicken coop and chickens to feed orphan children and staff, and sale of eggs. For more information, click here.
Remembrance Ranch - $2000 to help support a Christian adventure camping experience for troubled youth and their families.
Click here for more details about the ranch.
2011 Grant Recipients
Holy Cross Foundation Scholarship - Two $500 scholarships for college bound students.
Nora Leon, Missionary to Haiti & the Dominican Republic - Two grants awarded totally $4,750 to aid with transportation needs and the furnishing of the guest house.
H.U.G.S. Ranch - Grant awarded $250 to purchase Bible study materials for teen girls.
Haiti Mission Support Team - Grant awarded $3,000 for construction on the children's cabin or security wall.
Holy Cross Vestry Sign Project - Grant awarded $3,000 in matching funds to complete the Front Sign Project.
Nora Leon, Missionary to Haiti & the Dominican Republic - Two grants awarded totally $4,750 to aid with transportation needs and the furnishing of the guest house.
H.U.G.S. Ranch - Grant awarded $250 to purchase Bible study materials for teen girls.
Haiti Mission Support Team - Grant awarded $3,000 for construction on the children's cabin or security wall.
Holy Cross Vestry Sign Project - Grant awarded $3,000 in matching funds to complete the Front Sign Project.
Megan Behler - Grant awarded $500 to attend Children's Ministry Conference.
Holy Cross Resource Room - Grant awarded $700 to purchase new materials for the resource room.
Kelly Irish - Grant awarded $500 to purchase Christian materials for Hudsonville High School classroom.
Haiti Bless The Orphans Retail Store - Grant awarded $1,000 for store fixtures.
Holy Cross - Grant awarded $720 to purchase tickets for Tim Elmore conference.
DCE Intern - Grant awarded $600 for moving expense.
Daily Shepherd - Grant awarded $600 for advertising campaign and classroom instructional materials.
Holy Cross Resource Room - Grant awarded $700 to purchase new materials for the resource room.
Kelly Irish - Grant awarded $500 to purchase Christian materials for Hudsonville High School classroom.
Haiti Bless The Orphans Retail Store - Grant awarded $1,000 for store fixtures.
Holy Cross - Grant awarded $720 to purchase tickets for Tim Elmore conference.
DCE Intern - Grant awarded $600 for moving expense.
Daily Shepherd - Grant awarded $600 for advertising campaign and classroom instructional materials.
2010 Grant Recipients
Hand2Hand Ministry - Grant awarded $1,000 for startup costs to help with a new program that provides weekend food for needy children at Bursley School in Jenison.
Nora Leon, Missionary to Haiti & the Dominican Republic -Grant awarded $2,000 for emergency housing needs after the Haitian earthquake.
Holy Cross Outreach - Grant awarded $600 to help fund publicity costs for the servent/leader community outreach event on 2/26/11. Lutheran Urban Outreach - Grant awarded $500 to provide seed money to help cover publicity startup costs for the re-launch of this Grand Rapids based organization.
Horseplay Equestrian - Grant awarded $500 for materials to build an equestrian trail course at their existing facility.
Nora Leon, Missionary to Haiti & the Dominican Republic -Grant awarded $2,000 for emergency housing needs after the Haitian earthquake.
Holy Cross Outreach - Grant awarded $600 to help fund publicity costs for the servent/leader community outreach event on 2/26/11. Lutheran Urban Outreach - Grant awarded $500 to provide seed money to help cover publicity startup costs for the re-launch of this Grand Rapids based organization.
Horseplay Equestrian - Grant awarded $500 for materials to build an equestrian trail course at their existing facility.
