Author
Michelle T. Sanchez
Executive director, Revoice
Michelle T. Sanchez serves as executive director of Revoice. Prior to that, she served as executive minister of Make and Deepen Disciples for the Evangelical Covenant Church. She is the author of “Color-Courageous Discipleship,” “Color-Courageous Discipleship Student Edition” and the picture book “God’s Beloved Community.”
Sanchez has worked as an investment banker with Goldman Sachs and has served in various capacities with the Institute for Bible Reading, Cru and the Lausanne Movement. She is a frequent conference speaker whose writings have appeared in Outreach Magazine, Faith & Leadership, Missio Alliance, the Priscilla Papers and The Message Women’s Devotional Bible (2025). Learn more at www.MichelleTSanchez.com
Race, healing and changing the world
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By
Michelle T. Sanchez
Executive director, Revoice
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. Learn more about the guidelines for submitting concept papers at the Serving Neighbors webpage. The Endowment will also host virtual information sessions on November 2 and November 3.
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