Cookeville Rescue Mission Accredited by National Financial Accountability Organization

COOKEVILLE, TN – The ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) announced today the accreditation of Cookeville Rescue Mission of Cookeville, TN.

ECFA accreditation is based on the ECFA Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship™, including financial accountability, transparency, sound board governance and ethical fundraising.
    
Cookeville Rescue Mission joins a growing number of Christ-centered churches and ministries across America, supported by over 14.6 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 accredit a ministry committed to Christ-centered rescue, recovery, and restoration,” said Michael Martin, president of ECFA.

Founded in 1976, Cookeville Rescue Mission (https://www.cookevillerescuemission.org/) empowers the homeless and destitute. By addressing the essential needs necessary to regain confidence and self-worth, something quite remarkable happens; lives are changed, relationships are formed, and community is built.

To learn more about Cookeville Rescue Mission and their stewardship opportunities, visit GiverConnect, ECFA’s newest online program, which connects giver’s hearts with trusted members.  

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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