Christ Lutheran Church in Pacific Beach recently announced the nonprofit beneficiaries of various sized financial gifts ranging from $3,000 to $50,000. The majority of the gifts were given to San Diego based organizations and were made possible from the proceeds of the recent sale of Luther View, a housing community previously owned by the church.
\nThe plan was led by Pastor David Nagler and approved by the Christ Lutheran Church congregation. The benefitting organizations are:
\nThird Avenue Charitable Organization:\u00a0Simon\u2019s Walk \/ Going Home, San Diego, $50,000;
\nDoors of Change, San Diego, $30,000;
\nCommunity Christian Service Agency, San Diego, $11,000;
\nRwandan Orphans Project,\u00a0San Diego, $11,000;
\nAgape House \u2013 SDSU Campus Ministry, San Diego, $11,000;
\nPB Street Guardians,\u00a0Pacific Beach, $3,000.
\nIn addition, Christ Lutheran Church provided funding to two Lutheran-based organizations:
\nLutheran Retreats, Camps, and Conferences, Frazier Park, $11,000;
\nLutheran Immigration and Refugee Services, Baltimore, $11,000.
\n“We are thrilled to provide financial assistance to so many outstanding organizations,” said Nagler. “The breadth of their work addresses everything from homelessness, to caring for orphans, immigrants, and the elderly. “We are excited to be able to share our resources with these organizations as they embody the mission of Christ Lutheran Church: To share God\u2019s unconditional love. We welcome input from the wider San Diego community to learn more about ways in which we can partner with you to improve the lives of our neighbors.”\u00a0\u00a0
\nThe church congregation approved the proposed giving plan and the targeted organizations in need in late January. The organizations will receive funding immediately.
\n“None of us deserve to die forgotten,” said Jim Lovell, executive director of Third Avenue Charitable Organization.\u00a0“The financial support allows us to restart this program and as such, to expand the care that is provided. Christ Lutheran Church is allowing us to create places of remembrance. In the midst of ashes, life stories can be told, and ministries can be shared.”
\n“The difference this gift will make to Doors of Change, and to the 450 youth we serve each year, is immense,” said\u00a0 Debbie Rodriguez, director of advancement of Doors of Change. “Case management services are the glue that connects these youth to the resources they need in the community, and we are incredibly grateful to Christ Lutheran Church for their\u00a0compassion and generosity.”
\nAdditional proceeds approved in the spending plan are being delegated toward two major programming\/outreach pillars: Benevolence and Learning. Further plans will be finalized this year to provide multiple avenues for regularly engaging in spiritual practices including being a place for worship, yoga, meditation, 12-step programs, classes, and events welcoming diverse artists and speakers.
\nFor more information about Christ Lutheran Church, visit\u00a0www.christpb.org.
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