A December 2004 statement issued by Foundation Chairman John Dunn best explains the merger: “We believe that, based on the economies of scale as well as the logistical simplicity, this move will allow us to serve our constituent community better and more effectively. Rather than running on dual tracks, we will consolidate operations such as the grant application process with the intention to make the application process easier for the grant seeking community. Anticipating that few things will change in the community's perspective, we will maintain the faith-based principles that were part of the mission of Welborn Memorial Baptist Hospital and that have been the hallmark of the two Foundations over the past five years. A minimum of ten percent of the grants will be awarded to churches and faith based organizations, a proportion equal to that of the previous Welborn Baptist Foundation grants.”
Our community’s churches and faith-based organizations have unique access to individuals in need; through years of compassionate service, they have developed a trusting relationship with the community that is paralleled by few not-for-profit organizations.
Many talented individuals within these independent organizations
are devoted to delivering humanitarian assistance, but their
efforts are often hindered by a lack of financial capacity to
deliver the necessary assistance.
Welborn Baptist Foundation endeavors to strengthen the chain of faith-based humanitarian efforts in our community by binding together the powerful resources of individual organizations with similar goals and providing financial support to make a greater difference for our community. Since 2000, when the Foundation first opened its doors, it has sought to support churches and faith-based organizations in our community. In that time, the Foundation has granted more than $16 million dollars to a variety of worthy causes. Funding has been focused in the areas of Early Childhood Development, Promotion of Healthy Adolescent Development and Substance Abuse Prevention, Improvements to Community Health Status, School-Based Health and Social Services, Health Ministries in Church Congregations, Literacy and a broader General Opportunity category. With the merger, we are initiating a focus on Faith-Based programming the extends beyond Health Ministries. We are now actively considering programs that serve to strengthen the faith of the individual.
We have brought to our grant making effort a focus on a number of key concepts: the Foundation’s theme for grant making continues to be the strengthening of community values for life-long education, healthy lifestyles and personal and community responsibility. Our goals for grant making are: to support quality and effective education that starts at birth and continues throughout life; to increase healthy lifestyles through health promotion and prevention; to increase personal and community responsibility for a healthy community with self-esteem and a high quality of life.
We continue to seek quality projects that incorporate the important principles of: (1) researched and evidence-based practices and interventions; ( 2) address root causes of issues affecting good health and quality of life; ( 3) demonstrate evidence of organizational collaboration.
The Welborn Baptist Foundation's community investments transcend simple financial support. We strive to ensure that each decision we make is a compassionate one. Our partnerships are true collaborations, which involve team building, idea sharing and technical support. We also work with our partners to leverage additional support from various other sources.
We take the responsibilities as a community partner very seriously. We believe we have the opportunity to improve lives and renew lost hope, and we are committed to helping bring about a brighter future for all within our reach.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Z. Soyugenc
Executive Director and CEO
Welborn Baptist Foundation
Welborn Baptist Foundation endeavors to strengthen the chain of faith-based humanitarian efforts in our community by binding together the powerful resources of individual organizations with similar goals and providing financial support to make a greater difference for our community. Since 2000, when the Foundation first opened its doors, it has sought to support churches and faith-based organizations in our community. In that time, the Foundation has granted more than $16 million dollars to a variety of worthy causes. Funding has been focused in the areas of Early Childhood Development, Promotion of Healthy Adolescent Development and Substance Abuse Prevention, Improvements to Community Health Status, School-Based Health and Social Services, Health Ministries in Church Congregations, Literacy and a broader General Opportunity category. With the merger, we are initiating a focus on Faith-Based programming the extends beyond Health Ministries. We are now actively considering programs that serve to strengthen the faith of the individual.
We have brought to our grant making effort a focus on a number of key concepts: the Foundation’s theme for grant making continues to be the strengthening of community values for life-long education, healthy lifestyles and personal and community responsibility. Our goals for grant making are: to support quality and effective education that starts at birth and continues throughout life; to increase healthy lifestyles through health promotion and prevention; to increase personal and community responsibility for a healthy community with self-esteem and a high quality of life.
We continue to seek quality projects that incorporate the important principles of: (1) researched and evidence-based practices and interventions; ( 2) address root causes of issues affecting good health and quality of life; ( 3) demonstrate evidence of organizational collaboration.
The Welborn Baptist Foundation's community investments transcend simple financial support. We strive to ensure that each decision we make is a compassionate one. Our partnerships are true collaborations, which involve team building, idea sharing and technical support. We also work with our partners to leverage additional support from various other sources.
We take the responsibilities as a community partner very seriously. We believe we have the opportunity to improve lives and renew lost hope, and we are committed to helping bring about a brighter future for all within our reach.
Sincerely,
Marjorie Z. Soyugenc
Executive Director and CEO
Welborn Baptist Foundation
Welborn Baptist Foundation, Inc.
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Baptist Foundation, Inc., 2005