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Hannah C. Brown
Pastor, West Concord Union Church, Concord, Massachusetts
The Rev. Hannah C. Brown serves as pastor at West Concord Union Church in Concord, Massachusetts, and is a member of the board of the Massachusetts Conference of the United Church of Christ (UCC) and the newly forming UCC Conference, which includes the historic conferences in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island.
Lilly Endowment Inc. announces Serving Neighbors Initiative
Lilly Endowment Inc. invites eligible charitable organizations to submit concept papers for its Serving Neighbors Through Congregational Collaborations Initiative. The initiative supports efforts to help Christian congregations and local charitable organizations build relationships, identify community priorities, and design lasting collaborations that improve life for individuals and families. Projects might address housing instability, youth opportunities, parks and outdoor recreation, mental health, or other locally identified needs.
Approximately 60 charitable organizations with promising concept papers may receive planning grants of up to $50,000. Those selected may then apply for implementation grants of up to $5 million to carry out their programs.
Concept papers are due by January 19, 2027.
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