Department Of Disability Faith-Based Grants

The Department of Disability and Aging recently awarded nearly $750,000 of grant funding to faith-based communities and community nonprofits aimed at creating and expanding respite ministries.

The department is distributing $748,797 to 35 faith-based and community 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with the purpose of creating respite ministries or programs that provide people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families a safe place of rest.

An example of respite includes hosting an event staffed by trained professionals, allowing parents to enjoy an evening out. This funding gives organizations the ability to create a respite plan tailored to their community’s needs. A list of local organizations receiving funding and their totals can be found below….

First Baptist Church, Lawrenceburg – $25,000

Leoma Baptist Church, Leoma – $24,947

ThriftLOVE, Columbia – $17,500