Presbyterian Mission Agency united workers association Archives

Presbyterian Hunger Program grant process reflects transparency — and tugs at the heart

Posted September 30th, 2021

The Advisory Committee of the Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) met last week to pore over grant requests from organizations around the globe that are addressing systemic poverty, climate justice, racism and other pressing issues in their communities.

Presbyterian Hunger Program awards almost 50 COVID-19 grants

Posted May 8th, 2020

Recognizing a rapid increase in demand for food assistance, the Presbyterian Hunger Program has announced $113,000 in grants to help churches and community groups weather the coronavirus storm and build capacity to address hunger.

Minute for Mission: Self-Development of People

Posted March 22nd, 2017

Baltimore based United Workers Association (UWA) is a human rights organization led by low-wage workers fighting to secure human rights for all—including freedom from poverty. Baltimore’s Inner Harbor has an area of great economic wealth and prosperity due to tourism, but it is surrounded by severe poverty throughout the inner city. The businesses in and around the Harbor employ workers whose wages have been systematically kept low and their working conditions, poor.