The Church of the Good Shepherd’s Outreach Program offers financial support as well as many hours of service and support by parishioners to 501(c)(3) organizations focused on education, environmental protection, food insecurities, healthcare and wellness, shelter and housing, and other human services and primarily serving Cashiers-Highlands Plateau.

Non-profit organizations apply for Good Shepherd Outreach grants in April, and funds are generally disbursed in the late spring. To assist with the evaluation, there were visits to the organizations and presentations to the committee.  Outreach Program has given over $3.7 million to qualified organizations since it started its outreach program in 1987. In 2025, $490,069 was given to 47 organizations. A majority of this funding comes from our Bazaar Barn, an “upscale resale” shopping experience, offering gently used home furnishings.

The 2026 grant cycle application is available below, and are due May 1.