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How the Funds Are Used

The generous gifts of United Church of Christ congregations and
individuals to the Christmas Fund enable the Pension Boards’
Ministerial Assistance team to provide the following gifts:

2021
Distribution
Totals
 GRANT PROGRAMS 2020
Distribution
Totals
A total of $254,000 was provided to 509 persons. CHRISTMAS THANK YOU CHECKS
for retired UCC clergy/lay employees
Hands Giving Gift
Retirees with limited financial resources receive a gift at Christmas time as a way of saying “thank you” for years of service to the United Church of Christ.		 Provided to 504 persons in December 2020, totaling $252,000.
A total of $1,104,479 was provided to 231 persons. PENSION SUPPLEMENTATION
for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees
Hands on Grocery Cart
Retirees with limited financial resources receive monthly payments to bring their household income up to a minimum level so that they can afford basic needs such as food, utilities or medical expenses.		 Given to 276 persons in 2020, totaling $1,180,187 throughout the year.
A total of $177,600 was provided to 87 persons. HEALTH BENEFITS SUPPLEMENTATION
for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees Hands on Stethescope Monitoring Heart
Retirees with limited financial resources receive assistance to pay their UCC Medicare Supplement Plan premiums.		 Given to approximately 89 persons each quarter totaling $274,008 in 2020.
A total of $150,338 was given to 53 individuals and families. EMERGENCY GRANTS
for active or retired UCC clergy/lay employees Hands Holding Hands
Sometimes those who serve the Church face unforeseen circumstances that create financial need. Our help and emergency funds are available to assist in covering those costs.		 Given to 96 individuals and families, totaling $214,649, as of December 31, 2020.