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GIVE - A truly unique opportunity

As we've continued to pray and seek additional Ministry Partners, God provides. Thank you for visiting this page. It is through God's clear calling and His faithful provision that we look forward to caring for every person of all abilities.

We’d like to ask for your partnership in prayer, involvement and financial support. 

Every gift, large and small matter. Many families and individuals impacted by disability have been left isolated and alone, without a church home. You matter, you are needed to make a difference through this church as we fully embrace every ability. Today, what you do impacts individuals with disabilities as valued image bearers of Christ - for the flourishing of every person and family. Thank you for partnering in what God is doing!

City Hope was never meant to be an island, but where an all abilities church movement begins. Through continued prayer, in addition to our budget of $159,903, we are seeking to raise 2.8 million dollars for the Now & Next All Abilities Advancement.

Find out more as you read/listen/watch to Pastor Dave share, as you consider GIVING BELOW.

Nearly one third of parents have changed their place of worship because their child with disabilities was not included or welcomed.(1)


Today, almost one in five Americans has a disability and nearly one in three families have a relative with a disability. (2)

                       

84%, of people with and without disabilities considered their religious faith to be ‘‘somewhat’’ to ‘‘very important.’’ Put simply, having a disability is not a useful predictor of the importance of spirituality and faith in someone’s life. (1)


More than half of parents said their child could not participate in a religious activity because support was not provided. (3)                        


In the city of Grand Rapids, 7.2% of people have some significant special need (4), this means that just within city limits there are over 14,000 people living in limited impact by the church.

                       

Faith communities are incomplete without the presence and participation of people with disabilities and their families.(5)                   

TWO WAYS TO GIVE - SECURE ONLINE or BY MAIL

If you prefer to give via other donations or investments, please contact City Hope GR for details at (616) 315-8134.


Secure Online

Note: The "give now" button will send you to the giving page at Coram Deo - directions here:

Step 1: After clicking the "GIVE NOW" button below, it is important to select City Hope GR as the fund.
Step 2: Enter the donation amount.
Step 3: Follow prompts to complete donation.

GIVE NOW

By Mail

If giving by check, please make out to City Hope GR and mail to:

City Hope GR
1020 Monroe Ave NW

Grand Rapids, MI  49503                     


Thank you for partnering with City Hope GR.

                                                      *501(c)(3) All gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law.                                                        

                                                            

1 Carter, E. W. (2013). Supporting inclusion and flourishing in the religious and spiritual lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Inclusion, 1, 64-75.
2 Visit www.disabilitystatistics.org or http://www.census.gov/people/disability
3 Ault, M. J., Collins, B. C., & Carter, E. W. (2013). Congregational participation and supports for children and adults with disabilities: Parent perceptions. Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, 51, 48-61.

4 http://www.arckent.org/facts
5 A Practical Guide for Congregations 2014.