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Adventist FACES

MISSION

To collaborate with Adventist organizations to extend the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to communities not served by an Adventist Health System facility.

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 holistic health programs.
  • Inclusivity: Welcoming receptivity that transcends 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.
Download Official Grant Application 


Proposal Guidelines

ELIGIBLE PROJECTS

  • Eligibility limited to the Unions that AHS serves: Southern Union Conference, Lake Union Conference, Southwestern Union Conference, and Mid-America Union Conference.
  • Eligibility is further limited to local conferences (within these four Unions) that do not have an AHS facility. 
  • Are from a non-for-profit organization affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist church.
  • Promote a health-related ministry.
  • Request a financial commitment for no more than three years.
  • Request a minimum of $1,000 and a maximum of $50,000 annually.

PROCESS

  • Applications for Adventist FACES funding may be submitted at any time to:
         Adventist FACES
         Adventist Health System
         Medical Mission Department
         111 North Orlando Avenue
         Winter Park, FL 32789
         Phone:  407-975-1544
         Fax:      407-975-1515
         E-mail:  ted.hamilton@ahss.org
         E-mail:      janet.griffin@ahss.org
  • Completed applications are reviewed four times each year in conjunction with meetings of the Adventist Health System Board of Directors.
  • Completed applications must be accompanied by letters of endorsement from the church pastor and local conference president.
  • Grants for over $10,000 may require a site visit by AHS.

PRIORITIZATION OF GRANTS

Grant applications are reviewed and prioritized according to 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 local community organizations 

YOUR OBLIGATIONS

  1. Review the guidelines to determine if the project meets the goals of this program.
  2. Complete and submit the application.
  3. Complete appropriate follow-up reports in a timely fashion.
  4. 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.