FACES Overview

MISSION

VISION
To share Christ’s vision of hope, health and healing in ever-broadening circles of ministry.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

FACES is designed to encourage and support medical and health-related programs initiated by local churches or church-related organizations. AHS has committed a total of $500,000 in annual funding to support this program.

Although not organized as a typical foundation, the operational structure resembles a foundation in many ways. Applications are solicited from eligible organizations, and evaluated and funded on the basis of overall merit. In addition to funding, AHS will support the development and distribution of program resources and requisite training of staff, volunteers, and church members.

The philosophy of FACES includes the following characteristics:

• Openness: Transparent commitment to the good of those attracted to wholistic health programs.
  
• Inclusivity: Welcoming receptivity that transcens simple non-discrimination.
  
• Credibility: Professional, documentable, data-supported assertions and recommendations.
  
• Reality: Expectation that any improvement is good; not an “all-or-nothing” approach.
  
• Safety: Supportive, encouraging, accepting, forgiving, renewing environment.
  
• Engagement: Encourages personal commitment, involvement, & participation.

Proposal Guidelines

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

• Are from a non-for-profit organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist church.
  
• Promote a health-related ministry.
  
• Advance Adventist Health System’s goal of offering health related services to communities not served by an AHS facility.
  
• Request a financial commitment for no more than three years.
  
• Request a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $50,000 annually.
  
• Are primarily associated with the Unions that AHS serves: Southern Union Conference, Lake Union Conference, Southwestern Union Conference, and Mid-America Union Conference.

PROCESS

• Grants will be given twice a year in February and August. Deadlines for submitting these proposals are January 1 and July 1.
  
• Grants given over one or more years will be renewed annually, provided the project still meets the requirements. Follow-up reports must be submitted prior to receiving the next contribution.
  
• Grants for over $10,000 will require a site visit by AHS.

PRIORITIZATION OF GRANTS

Grants will be prioritized and given based on the following criteria.

• Medical/health focus
  
• Organization and planning of project
  
• Church involvement both physically and financially
  
• Impact on community
  
• Sustainability of project
  
• Partnership with a local community drives such as the Second Harvest Food Bank.

YOUR OBLIGATIONS

1. Review the guidelines to determine if they project meets the goals of this program.
   
2. Complete and submit the application.
   
3. Return the signed partnership agreement.
   
4. Complete appropriate follow-up reports in a timely fashion.
   
5. Provide AHS photos of the project from its conception to the end of our commitment to the project.

Proposal Evaluations

After receiving a grant through the Adventist FACES program, periodic evaluations will be required. These documents are available for download below.

• Midpoint Project Update

• Final Evaluation Report