An Administrative Commission of the New Castle Presbytery
About Us
| What is Speer Trust? |
| The Presbyterian’s mandate for use of this gift states: “We believe that the integrity of our use of this fund will be revealed not only in the new spiritual horizons which will be opened through our helping people who are poor but also through our working together with them in a spirit of compassion.” |
| Who Benefits from Speer Funds? |
| The main purpose of the fund is to assist
organizations of people who live in Delaware or the Eastern Shore of Maryland
and have low incomes to gain control over their own lives as they address the
root causes of poverty. To accomplish this, funds are awarded to organizations
working in partnership with Presbyterians mutually committed to making their
community a better place to live. |
| From a Speer-funded Project by Evelyn Townsend |
| “Speer provided us with the information we needed. They’ve opened doors that have been closed to organizations such as ours. They’ve given us support along with funding. They don’t just give you the money. They help you gain the knowledge to stand alone.” |
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