October 31, 2011
Bridgeport Rescue Mission Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization
BRIDGEPORT, CT – The Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA) announced today the accreditation of Bridgeport Rescue Mission of Bridgeport, CT.
ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
Bridgeport Rescue Mission joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 35 million donors that have earned the right to display the ECFA seal. When an organization is accredited by ECFA, it demonstrates its willingness to follow the model of biblical accountability.
“We are pleased to include in our membership a ministry committed to fighting poverty from the inside out as they embrace the urban poor and addicted with the compassion of Christ, offering hope and healing for a changed life,” said Dan Busby, president of ECFA.
Founded in 1993, Bridgeport Rescue Mission’s (www.bridgeportrescuemission.org) vision is to excel in the provision of food, shelter, clothing, education, job training and residential discipleship for the urban poor and addicted. Bridgeport Rescue Mission demonstrates the love of God to hungry, homeless and addicted people throughout Fairfield County, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. They provide a place of hope and dignity through a yearlong educational program, biblical counseling and case management.
To learn more about Bridgeport Rescue Mission and their stewardship opportunities, visit ServantMatch®, ECFA’s program that matches God’s servants with the stewardship options of ECFA members based on ministry sectors and categories. It is ECFA’s newest online feature that allows you to quickly and easily find giving opportunities.
ECFA, founded in 1979, provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with the ECFA Standards pertaining to financial accountability, fundraising and board governance. For more information about ECFA, including information about accreditation and a listing of ECFA-accredited members, visit www.ECFA.org or call 1-800-323-9473.
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