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The Birthday Offering is one of Presbyterian Women’s two offerings. Received in the spring each year, it gives women a tangible way to celebrate the blessings in their lives. The Birthday Offering funds up to five projects each year, in amounts of $75,000 to $150,000 each.
See a list of projects funded by the Birthday Offering
Birthday Offering Resources
Promotional materials are mailed to Presbyterian Women leaders in February each year.
The booklet and a number of other resources are available to help you promote the Birthday Offering.
2026 Birthday Offering Recipients
City Mission of Findlay
Women and Children’s Crisis Shelter
Findlay, Ohio
City Mission of Findlay empowers change by offering safe shelter, warm meals and hope. One of their services is Martha’s Home, a haven of compassion and support for women and children in crisis. By offering not only shelter, but also services and resources tailored to the needs of women and their families, Martha’s Home strives to break the cycle of homelessness.
The Birthday Offering grant will support renovations at Martha’s Home including roof and window replacements, an upgraded water heater and a new air conditioning unit. The grant will also purchase a vehicle to provide reliable transportation to employment, medical appointments, recovery meetings, childcare and community services. PW’s Birthday Offering is helping Martha’s Home to maintain safe, comfortable living conditions at the crisis shelter and ensuring access to critical resources for more than 100 individuals each year.
Haywood Christian Ministry
Rural Food Assistance Project
Waynesville, North Carolina
Haywood Christian Ministry (HCM) believes that everyone deserves access to high-quality, healthy food. Food shouldn’t simply be about survival but also about showing love through quality ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Their anti-hunger programs, including the Smoky Mountain Harvest Hub, work to ensure that people across Haywood County, North Carolina, have the food they need, when they need it, and where they are.
The Birthday Offering grant will equip a commercial kitchen within HCM’s food hub, facilitating the preparation of food products from rescued produce. The grant will also cover the cost of retrofitting a decommissioned school bus into a mobile market to expand food access and reduce food waste. Together, these tools will enable Haywood Christian Ministries to reach underserved, rural communities and ensure that everyone has ready access to healthy, fresh, good food.
Click here to see the promotional video on the Presbyterian Women YouTube channel.
Applying for a Birthday Offering Grant
Grant requests come from a variety of national and international sources, such as PC(USA) governing bodies, health agencies, overseas churches, ecumenical councils, community groups, educational institutions, and church-related groups.
Projects must meet the criteria outlined in the grant application.
Learn about giving to the Birthday Offering or applying for a Birthday Offering grant by contacting Cheri Harper.