ACPE Rallies for Giving Tuesday 2024 to Raise $10,000 for the Hemenway Scholars Program
Atlanta, GA – November 25, 2024 – ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education is excited to announce its participation in GivingTuesday 2024, a global movement celebrating generosity and giving back. This year, ACPE aims to raise $10,000 to support the Hemenway Scholars program, which helps aspiring spiritual care professionals overcome financial barriers to complete their Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE).
GivingTuesday, taking place on December 3, 2024, harnesses the power of individuals, communities, and organizations worldwide to inspire giving and create positive change. This year is the 10th anniversary of ACPE’s participation in this global initiative, leveraging the day to expand spiritual care education and provide resources for marginalized populations.
Supporting the Next Generation of Spiritual Care Professionals
Named in honor of Joan Hemenway, a pioneering figure in the history of ACPE, the Hemenway Scholars program provides vital financial support to students beginning their CPE journey. Since the program’s launch in 2023, over 40 students have received transformative financial support. By alleviating financial burdens, this program allows students to focus fully on their education and personal growth.
This year’s GivingTuesday campaign will include personal stories from Hemenway Scholars, highlighting how the program has transformed their lives and enabled them to provide compassionate care to those in need.
“As a Hemenway Scholar, I was able to complete my first unit of CPE without the financial strain that could have otherwise held me back,” shared one recent recipient. “The program made it possible for me to fully immerse myself in the learning experience, growing both personally and professionally.”
“This GivingTuesday, we celebrate the generosity that makes programs like the Hemenway Scholars possible,” said Brooks Heard, Board Chair of the Foundation for ACPE. “Every contribution has the power to change a student’s life, support a care recipient in need, and equip a spiritual care provider to serve their community. Together, we can continue building a foundation for exceptional spiritual care and education.”
How to Get Involved
- Donate: Give Here to contribute to the Hemenway Scholars program.
- Share: Spread the word on social media by sharing ACPE’s GivingTuesday posts.
- Follow Us: Join us on GivingTuesday to hear inspiring stories from Hemenway Scholars on Facebook and LinkedIn
- Founded in 2012, GivingTuesday has transformed the way communities engage in philanthropy. ACPE has used past donations to support the Christopher Brown CEC Ignite Program, research to advance the spiritual care and education field, and innovative spiritual care projects in underserved areas, including Jewish senior care facilities, inner-city Baltimore, rural New York, Minnesota prisons and isolated Spanish-speaking communities.
“Your generosity fuels innovation and ensures that financial challenges never stand in the way of impactful spiritual care,” said Jasmine T. Okafor, Foundation Director & Chief DEI Officer at ACPE. “Let’s come together this GivingTuesday to continue to make a lasting difference.”
Those interested in supporting ACPE’s GivingTuesday initiative can visit: https://acpe.edu/give/donate
Contact
Jasmine T. Okafor Foundation Director & Chief DEI Officer ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education (678) 636-6211 Jasmine.okafor@acpe.edu
About ACPE
ACPE: The Standard for Spiritual Care & Education is the premier organization for spiritual care education, research, and accreditation. ACPE sets the standard for excellence in Clinical Pastoral Education and supports a global community of spiritual care professionals.