Bishop’s Appeal
This year brings a remarkable opportunity: for the first time in the history of the Bishop’s Appeal, every gift will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $50,000 per fund through our endowments. That means your generosity will have twice the impact.
Your gift will:
- Strengthen Episcopal Charities, helping fund nearly $94,000 in grants that support parish-led outreach ministries that feed the hungry, care for families, and respond to real needs in our communities
- Sustain DaySpring Camp and Conference Center, providing up to $90,000 to support life-changing experiences for campers, young leaders, and all who seek renewal in this sacred place
When we give together, our shared ministry extends far beyond what any one congregation can do alone.
Building a New Way of Love
More than a decade ago, the Diocese of Southwest Florida launched the Bishop’s Appeal to create an ever-growing endowment that operates in perpetuity to alleviate human needs across Southwest Florida. During this time, we also wanted to build for the future of our diocese by establishing an endowment to support the long-term care and capital improvements for DaySpring Conference Center. Gifts can be given to either ministry or split between both.
Stewards of Gifts
The Episcopal Charities Fund of Southwest Florida has more than $1 million in assets and supports and nurtures the unique ministries of our 75 congregations. Each year, upwards of 20 charitable agencies are selected as recipients of the fund, further expanding our network of outreach ministries and creating a stronger and more loving future.
DaySpring Endowment Fund
DaySpring Endowment Fund looks outward towards our community and beyond. In the midst of an ever-expanding city, DaySpring – our 97-acre oasis on the Manatee River – remains a sacred natural environment that supports diverse wildlife, existing as a haven that serves not only our diocesan community, but dozens of charitable agencies and programs dedicated to providing help for children and families. We provide affordable access to more than 5,000 youth each year for programs that support Christian education, mental health initiatives, cancer survival, interscholastic athletics, and handicap-accessible adventure: vital services which work to promote and improve wellness for body, mind, and spirit. The DaySpring Endowment Fund enhances DaySpring for future generations by supporting essential maintenance.
Easy, Safe Online Donation
This year brings a remarkable opportunity: for the first time in the history of the Bishop’s Appeal, every gift will be matched—dollar for dollar—up to $50,000 per fund through our endowments. That means your generosity will have twice the impact.
Your gift will:
- Strengthen Episcopal Charities, helping fund nearly $94,000 in grants that support parish-led outreach ministries that feed the hungry, care for families, and respond to real needs in our communities
- Sustain DaySpring Camp and Conference Center, providing up to $90,000 to support life-changing experiences for campers, young leaders, and all who seek renewal in this sacred place
When we give together, our shared ministry extends far beyond what any one congregation can do alone.
Want more Information?
For questions about the Bishop’s Appeal, contact Wendy Martucci, Executive Assistant to the Bishop at 941-551-0351.
To Learn More about the Episcopal Charity Fund click here.