On Dec 4, we gathered to have a beautiful conversation and represent TCL's community as we gave away the remainder of our operational budget tithe (10%). This is part of TCL’s annual Advent Conspiracy event!
Want to learn what Advent Conspiracy is? Watch this short video!
We focused on local, state, national and international causes. We contributed to both systemic and personal aid causes. We kept a keen eye out for causes that are maybe overlooked, as TCL is committed to creatively meet needs that may fall through the cracks. We still had to narrow it down from there! There are SO many incredible orgs doing vital work.
It is important to us to make sure that the whole of TCL's community can support the direction of our giving decisions. We made sure that where some of these causes might relate to issues with varying religious perspectives, the causes to which we contributed focused on the mental and physical well-being of particularly young people, rather than advocacy for a particular issue itself.
Please do let Pastor Carrie know if you have any questions about any of these causes!
There are many ways to support these amazing organization. If you are interested in volunteering or finding other ways to get involved, we encourage you to check out the links. Let us know if you end up partnering with one of these orgs, so we can share about your experience!
With gratitude,
Rev. Carrie
Donations were sent to:
a) Iranian Diaspora Collective
c) Freedom to Read Foundation: Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund
e) Transgender Education Network of Texas
f) Fellowship Southwest: Knox Fund for Immigrant Relief
g) Disability Rights Texas: The Texas Protection and Advocacy Agency
TOTAL: $4,634.90
Orgs we think we hope you will learn about, give to and/or volunteer with:
Seedling Foundation: mentor programs for children with incarcerated parents
Donors Choose: help teachers effectively education students
UNHCR:Ukraine: help making preparations for Ukraine's winter
OutYouth: safety for LGBTQ youth
Thanks for participating in a community who is committed to giving to our communities!