WMU Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of Changed Lives, Boosts WMU’s Ministry As COVID-19 Brings Financial Struggles
Each Time I Remember
I never cease to be amazed that memories tucked away in my mind years ago have somehow set up permanent residence in my heart as well. Sometimes I draw them out, to relive and be grateful all over again. This year draws out a powerful memory I’ve carried for 25 years. It is my unforgettable […]
Second Century Fund: 2020
Created by WMU to celebrate its 100-year anniversary in 1988, the Second Century Fund financially supports WMU women’s leadership development in the United States and internationally. Continue the work of women’s leadership development when you give to the Second Century Fund. Visit wmufoundation.com/second-century-fund for more information and to give today.
Continue the Vision
“God isn’t expecting a perfectly written prayer or a masterpiece recital. He wants to hear our heart. He wants to hear our pain. He desires that we lay it all at His feet and seek His guidance. Because of gifts to the Vision Fund, I was able to meet Calvin, who calmly and very willingly […]
Teamwork: The Foundation of Support
With fall in the air, lots of people think football. I’m no exception, with a favorite college team, a special baseball team—and a favorite missions team. The WMU Foundation is truly a team effort, and I feel privileged to serve on its board. Our goal is not for just a single game but to be […]
WMU Foundation Grants National WMU $45,000
The WMU Foundation gifted national WMU a $45,000 grant in an effort to help offset the loss for 2020 through the coronavirus pandemic. Throughout 2020, national Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) in Birmingham, Alabama, caught the ramifications of the pandemic. National WMU offers biblically-sound, church-wide learning experiences and missions organizations for all ages; however, with many […]
Because of Your Partnership, Lives Were Changed in 2019!
One at a Time: The Hayes Endowment
Sometimes it’s difficult for us to care about an issue without a personal connection—it feels like someone else’s problem and the solution someone else’s passion. There are so many causes and campaigns to support, so many organizations and ministries that deserve our time and investments, and so many hurting people in the world. We’re forced […]
From Homelessness to Role Model Teacher: The Story of Akevia Wilson
Every day, Akevia Wilson has a class full of third graders who look to her as a role model, and many days, she gets to sit down and counsel students in other grades too, because she has a valuable resource: her story. “I’ve been through most of the things these kids are going through as […]
Supporting the Most Vulnerable: Jackson/Reese Endowment
In Rwanda, WorldCrafts artisan group More Than Sparrows helps free women from the sex trade and provides them an opportunity to lead a normal, dignified life. A representative from More Than Sparrows says, “WorldCrafts has created more than just hope for our artisan group members, it’s created shared values too. These women can believe in […]