Brilliance Labs is proud to announce the recipients of our second round of micro-grants, honoring the legacy of Central Bible Church by funding churches and organizations that are making a difference in our city, especially among those under-resourced or otherwise neglected by majority culture churches and ministries.
## HOLLA School — $4,000
HOLLA School changes the academic narrative of Black, Brown, and Indigenous youth through culturally responsive instruction. This grant supports their in-class mentor program.
## One HOPE Fellowship — $1,500
One HOPE Fellowship is a multi-ethnic church plant in NE Portland. This grant supports their Thanksgiving meal box program, providing meals to families in their neighborhood.
## Pamoja House — $7,000
Pamoja House serves immigrants in Southwest Portland through ESL classes, driver’s education, tutoring, and citizenship instruction. This grant provides interim staffing support and sabbatical coverage for key staff.
## Immigrant Connection (ICPDX) — $4,000
Immigrant Connection provides low-cost immigration legal assistance through a DOJ-recognized church-based ministry. This grant supports client services for underresourced Portland metro communities.
## Jubilee Hall — $3,700
Jubilee Hall is a nonprofit coffee shop creating safe spaces for refugee and immigrant integration through job skill and English language training. This grant funds refugee and immigrant vocational training programs.
## New Creation Chinese Church — $2,100
New Creation Chinese Church serves the Chinese-speaking community in Portland. This grant funds their inaugural Fatherhood conference, addressing the needs of fathers in their congregation and community.
## River City Church — $5,500
River City Church is a Vancouver church plant. This grant supports Dia de Accion de Gracias, their community meal program providing Thanksgiving meals and food boxes for shut-ins and unhoused individuals.
## Punto de Encuentro Comunidad Cristiana — $1,000
Punto de Encuentro serves the Latino community in Portland. This grant funds gift card outreach for newly arrived families, helping them with essential needs during their transition.
**Total Awarded: $28,900**