Brilliance Labs is pleased to announce the recipients of our fourth round of micro-grant awards. These grants continue 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 — $6,500
HOLLA School’s mission centers on changing the academic narrative of Black, Brown, and Indigenous youth by honoring lived experiences, catalyzing genius, and centering joy. The organization systematizes culturally and historically responsive instruction focusing on literacy and relationships through mentoring, entrepreneurship, and acknowledging the contributions of our community. This grant funded playground updates on their school campus.
## Thrive Church Planting — $6,500
Thrive exists to serve church planters and pastors by providing the support and resources necessary to plant healthy multiplying churches. They leverage experience across multiple planting contexts. This grant funded mental health counseling for ministry leaders and their families who are in need but cannot afford it.
## River City Church — $6,500
River City Church is a West Vancouver plant that exists to encounter the Author of love and engage their community in that love. The mayor of Vancouver called them “an anchor of hope in the city.” This grant funded Dia de Accion de Gracias, providing community Thanksgiving meals and food boxes for shut-ins and unhoused individuals.
## We Belong PDX — $6,072
We Belong PDX supports children’s mental health through year-round programs that give children access to trusted relationships and strategies to live healthier. Their core values include belonging, faithfulness, healing, and fruitfulness. Most served children are BIPOC youth from the Portland area. This grant funded two months of programming for 15 children.
**Total Awarded: $25,572**