Faith & Action Project Awards $100,000 to Local Anti-Poverty Initiatives

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In a concerted effort to reduce poverty among children and families in Marion County, Indianapolis-based Christian Theological Seminary's Faith & Action Project has awarded $100,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations working on innovative anti-poverty initiatives. The funding supports a range of projects, from housing stability to youth mentorship and LGBTQ+ support services, with a focus on proven models and promising new approaches that can scale and reach more people. The grants aim to address both immediate needs and long-term success.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Faith & Action Project awarded $100,000 in grants to five nonprofit organizations working to reduce poverty among children and families in Marion County, Indiana.
  • Three grants, totaling $70,000, will support programs rooted in the "housing first" model, prioritizing securing safe, stable housing as a foundation for long-term success.
  • The remaining $30,000 will fund a youth mentoring and career readiness program, as well as a grassroots initiative focused on serving LGBTQ+ individuals.
  • The Faith & Action Project has awarded more than $1 million in grant funding to faith communities and nonprofits since 2017.
  • The 2025 grant recipients include Coburn Place, a domestic abuse treatment center; DREAM Alive, a nonprofit working with Center Township youth; Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis, a nonprofit working to end homelessness; Holy Family Shelter, a program of Catholic Charities of Indianapolis; and We Bloom, a nonprofit focused on healing, empowerment, and skill-building primarily for the LGBTQ+ community.

Statistics:

  • The Faith & Action Project has awarded over $1 million in grant funding to faith communities and nonprofits since 2017.
  • The 2025 grant recipients will support a range of projects, including housing stability ($70,000), youth mentorship and career readiness ($10,000), and LGBTQ+-focused initiatives ($20,000).
  • The Transitional Housing Program at Coburn Place will provide rent- and utility-free housing, as well as access to education, employment, and healthcare options, to survivors of domestic abuse.
  • Family Promise of Greater Indianapolis' Apartment Shelter Program will offer temporary shelter for families ineligible for eviction diversion or stabilization programs, at a cost 30% lower than traditional shelters.
  • The Partnership between Recovery Cafe Indy and Purposeful Design will provide job training to individuals overcoming addiction, homelessness, and incarceration, expanding job training for Recovery Cafe Indy members.

Sources:

  • "Faith & Action Project Awards $100,000 to Local Anti-Poverty Initiatives." Christian Theological Seminary, 06 Aug 2025, https://www.cts.edu/2025/08/06/fa-project-awards-100000-to-local-anti-poverty-initiatives/.