5 Things I learned as an Intern at The Healing Trust

In many non-profit and ministry settings, employees need a diverse skill set. Working on the ground, especially in communities where resources are limited, requires wearing many hats and being prepared for the unexpected. I came to my internship at The Healing Trust as a third-year divinity school student, with experience in community organizing, chaplaincy, and congregational ministry. Although I have …

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Q4 2017 Grantees Announced!

Congratulations to the 16 nonprofits that were collectively awarded over $700,000 in our Q4 2017 Grant Cycle! This quarter’s grants brings our grant making to over $79 million since 2002. Check them out!

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Q2 2017 Grantees Announced!

Congratulations to the 30 nonprofits that were collectively awarded over $1,000,000 in our Q2 Grant Cycle! This quarter’s grants brings our grant making to over $77 million since 2002. Check them out!

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A letter from our CEO about changes to our grantmaking

In December, The Healing Trust reached a resolution to our five-year legal dispute with the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation. The resolution, which included paying out 15% of our endowment, allows us to continue furthering our mission thru strategic philanthropy, impact investing and advocacy. This reduction in our endowment means that The Trust must change the way it operates, both internally …

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Please join us in welcoming Meredith Sullivan Benton as our Senior Program Officer!

Meredith brings 15 years of senior level public sector leadership experience to The Trust, helping organizations and the people who lead them become more effective at furthering their missions. Her career highlights include serving in the office of a U.S. Senator, two Governor’s administrations and for a former President’s international organization. She has led state and local nonprofit advocacy efforts …

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