Author: Greg Yoder

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Funded Projects in 2023

The LMC Legacy Foundation funded the following projects in 2023, for a total of $158,000. Shira Zimmerman, The Factory Ministries Project Title: Reading Together Growing Together Grant Focus Area: The Factory Ministries’ mission is to empower people, connect resources, and build community.  We envision a… Read More

From Barriers to Bridges

How SEED Equips the Body of Christ for Leadership The Great Commission is more than a ministry pillar at Habecker Mennonite Church in Lancaster, PA; it is the very essence of who they are.  Since its founding in the 1700s, the Habecker congregation has had… Read More

Mental and Behavioral Health: Pennsylvania and Nationwide

Mental and behavior health problems have seen a steady increase in recent years, some exacerbated by the struggles brought about by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. In Lancaster, PA alone, 1 in 4 adults have been informed they have a depressive disorder. In May of… Read More

Funded Projects in 2021

Dr. Brinton Rutherford, LMC Grant Title: Influencing Behavioral Health and Wellness of LMC Leaders and Members with the IDI Psychometric Tool and Qualitative Wellness Assessment Grant Focus Area: LMC Leadership and the African-American Intercultural Leadership Team (AAILT) seek to increase intercultural competence in LMC. Since 50% of… Read More

Funded Projects in 2020

Jordon Kauffman, New Person Ministries Grant Title: Building on the Foundation Grant Focus Area: Our mission is to bring healing and restoration through Jesus Christ to those affected by incarceration by providing care of returning citizens and their families through housing, social service assistance and spiritual guidance. Award: $45,000.00… Read More

Funded Projects in 2019

Paige Harker, GOAL Project Grant Title: F.A.I.T.H. Initiatives Program (Face Addiction with Intervention and Training for Healing) Grant Focus Area: F.A.I.T.H. Initiatives addresses addiction in all forms – both substance and behavioral, from prevention to overdose. Award: $35,000 Project Description: GOAL’s innovative F.A.I.T.H. (Face Addiction with Intervention and Training… Read More