About Kharis

About The Kharis Foundation

What began as a gift of grace…

THE KHARIS FOUNDATION

Mission

Having received the Gift of Grace, our Mission is to respond
by enhancing and supporting charitable endeavors
that serve people in need in Middle Tennessee.
KHARIS FOUNDATION

Priorities

The priorities of the Kharis Foundation are focused on the local Presbyterian (PCUSA) churches and are guided by Jesus’ words in Matthew 25:35-36:

“For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat;
I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink;
I was a stranger and you took Me in;
I was naked and you clothed Me;
I was sick and you took care of Me;
I was in prison and you visited me.”

SERVING THE PRESBYTERY OF

Middle Tennessee

The counties highlighted below comprise our service area.

Presbyterian (PCUSA) Related Priorities (in no particular order):

  • Churches actively participating in local missions (matching grants)
  • Churches facing damage because of natural disasters
  • Local missions associated with the denomination
  • Small/Rural Churches needing Pastors
  • Small/Rural Churches with building needs
  • Pastors needing counseling/sabbaticals

Non-Presbyterian Priorities (in no particular order):

  • Affordable Housing
  • Children and Youth
  • Health Care for Uninsured
  • Homeless/Food Banks
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Local Natural Disasters
  • Prison Ministries
  • Refugees
  • Seniors
  • Veterans

Leadership

Melinda Sanders
President
melinda@kharisfoundation.org