
Our Story
Throughout COVID, we watched frontline-Christian ministries extend their hours and stretch their staff to meet their many additional demands. We saw a true need to increase resources for smaller ministries and non-profits serving the local African American Community. For years, we have seen the strength of neighborhood networks surrounding African American churches. Many have stepped in to establish and help smaller ministries, yet these ministries remain significantly underfunded. We believe that the Sharing God’s Goodness Giving Circle can make a significant difference in the lives of those served and those in service. Join us as we extend God’s love and generosity throughout our community. We will make an impact together.
Our Mission
We are inspired by biblically based generosity, to support small area ministries and non-profits that are African American led and/or meeting the needs of African Americans.
Our Vision
A kingdom-focused giving collaboration to come alongside those in greatest need to provide hope and a pathway for a better tomorrow.
Our Values
We believe that:
- God calls us to respond to the things that break His heart.
- We are to encourage those who are hurting as an extension of God’s love and generosity.
- Our community is filled with impactful Christian ministries that are making a difference in the lives others yet are significantly underfunded.
Get Involved
There are four ways for you to get involved:
- Learn More
- Making a one-time gift
- Joining our Giving Circle
- Attending social gatherings with others who are passionate about generosity
Membership
If you are a member, or interested in becoming a member, please check out our resources below:
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Apply for a Grant
If you would like to learn more, please contact us here!
Planning Committee:
-Marcellus Barnes, Sr.
-Dr. Joyce Hardaway
-Pastor Terryl James
-Herbert “Book” McCray
-Rev. Adam E. McKee III
-Madelene Miller
-Oliver Richmond
Our Role
We partner with community allies to strengthen the ministry and outreach of small organizations that show God’s love throughout Chattanooga’s African American community.
Who Will Our Grants Serve?
-Small local non-profits with operating budgets of $100,000 or less and churches with a program budget of $100,000 or less.
-Members will nominate up to two potential grant recipients a year.
Get to know our Ministry Grantees!
Since 2023 we have given away $155,000 to the following grant recipients:
Alpha and Omega Outreach, Inc.
Changing Direction for Success
Covenant Keypers
Dress for Success Chattanooga
Family Impact
For the Culture by J
Got Her Covered
Hope Unlimited Ministries
Orchard Park SDA Church
Purpose Outreach Center
R.E.S.T. of Chattanooga (Relief, Empower, Strengthen to Triumph)
Reach One Teach One UCA
Resurrected Baptist Church
Second Missionary Services, Inc.
Stoney Point Baptist Church
Vision of Mercy
Washington Hills United Methodist Church
Young Ladies of Power
2024 Fall Grantee Presentation Luncheon

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Chattanooga, TN 37405
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