For 30 years, Athens-area faith organizations have hosted the Holiday Benevolence Market, offering a single location to select gifts – in the form of donations -- that support non-profit organizations. Kind-hearted shoppers can select symbolic gifts ranging from $5 to $150 and make a single payment at checkout. This year’s market will be held in Fellowship Hall at Covenant Presbyterian Church at 1
065 Gaines School Road from noon-3 pm on Sunday, December 8. Refreshments will be provided.
“We are very excited to continue the tradition of the Holiday Benevolence Market,” said Reverend Margaret Davis, co-chair of the 2016 event. “Through the years the market has raised from $15,000-$30,000 in support of the missions of these local agencies, and we hope to reach that level again. The united effort of faith communities to support Athens non-profits serving those most in need is a powerful testimony of faith to our city.”
The Holiday Benevolence Market is a popular idea for teacher gifts, church staff appreciation gifts and stocking stuffers. Agencies scheduled to participate:
● Books for Keeps
● Prevent Child Abuse Athens
● Action Ministries
● Athens Area Homeless Shelter
● Athens Neighborhood Health Center
● Family Promise of Athens
● Athens Wellness Clinic
● The Ark United Ministry Outreach Center
● Project Safe
● Athens Area Emergency Food Bank
● Athens Area Humane Society
● Athens Pride & Queer Collective
● Clarke County Mentor Program
● Extra Special People
● Athens Community Council on Aging
● Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
● Children First
● Athens Canine Rescue
● Athens Land Trust
● Economic Justice Coalition
● Bethlehem Ministry
● Athens Clarke Literacy Council
● Samaritan Center for Counseling and Wellness
● Casa de Amistad
● Jubilee Partners
For more information, please contact Rev.
