5% Back to the Community
The Vineyard Church Generosity Fund continues in 2024! All this year we’re giving 5% of our general offerings back to our community.
In the fall of 2019, the leadership of Vineyard Church sensed God calling us to make 2020 a year for living generously. In addition to our ministry to the poor and general budget expenditures for local, national, and global outreach, we felt led to give a set percentage of our monthly tithes and offerings to a local cause, charity, or ministry that was not affiliated with Vineyard Church. In 2020, we gave away more than 35,000! In 2021, we gave away more than $38,000! In 2022, we gave away more than $35,000! In 2023, we gave away more than $31,000! And we’re doing it again in 2024! This expression of generosity is made possible because of those who faithfully give to Vineyard Church.
Generosity Fund
December 2024
November 2024
$3,750 to Augusta Rescue Mission. The Rescue Mission is committed to breaking the cycle of homelessness in Augusta. They provide a free emergency shelter for men over 18 who need a place to stay for the evening.
October 2024
$2,350 to Compass for Hope. This local organization serves the Augusta area homeless community with a shower truck, toiletries, clothes, and other practical items. Volunteer opportunities are available each Sunday.
September 2024
$2,500 to Golden Harvest Food Bank. This local agency helps feed the hungry in the 25 counties surrounding Augusta. Last year, Golden Harvest raised enough food and funds to provide more than 750,000 meals. Golden Harvest is the primary source of food for VCA’s Storehouse Food Pantry.
August 2024
July 2024
June 2024
May 2024
April 2024
$2,750 to Columbia County Cares. Columbia County Cares exists to provide food, health, and comfort items free of charge to under-served families in Columbia County. This organization is operated completely by local volunteers who serve over 300 families each month.
March 2024
$3,700 to GAP Ministries. GAP Ministries serves Downtown Augusta as a “one-stop” service center to help people seeking to reclaim their physical and spiritual well-being. GAP Ministries offers an extensive range of services including a food pantry, assistance with birth certificates and photo ID’s, and help with prescription medications.