Good Samaritan Church
Building the Beloved Community Since 1911
Beloved Community Cafe
Partner Program
So, you’ve heard about Beloved Community Cafe and now you want to explore our partnership program. We are thrilled! Several churches and organizations have already committed to partner with us. So, you will be part of a growing family if you choose this partnership.
Types of Partnership
Sponsor
Support the Cafe financially OR with donations of food and beverage (ask us for our current list of needs). Minimum pledge of support is $200 a month or equivalent in donated goods or services. Sponsors also promote the cafe and its events.
Partner
​Partners send us volunteers. Your volunteers can host open cafe hours, cook up an abundance with us on our cook days, represent the cafe at events like Pride, or assist with fundraisers. Minimum commitment is 20 volunteer hours per month. Ministry partners also promote the cafe and its events.
Supporter
Can’t commit to either of the above? Not to worry! There are lots of other ways to support the cafe with smaller donations, smaller volunteer commitments, holding fundraisers for us, or even just visiting the cafe.
Partnership Program FAQ
Who Do we Want As Partners?
Our only requirement for our partners is that they be as committed as we are to creating a safe, loving, open, inclusive, affirming space of community for all people. We want the experience of all who step into the cafe to be one of love and affirmation without pressure or judgement. That is why we are intentionally seeking out progressive churches and community organizations who share our values.
Why Partner with Us?
When you become a sponsor, partner, or supporter, you can claim Beloved Community Cafe and its impact as part of your organization’s impact. It is always nice to say you are making a difference in the community!
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If you are local business or community organization, your contributions to our cafe can help build your brand as a socially responsible organization giving back to the community.​
If you are a church, I imagine you have frequently talked about the need to get outside your church walls and be in the community. Beloved Community Cafe gives you just such a venue to do so! You will hear stories, make connections, and have experiences there that will fuel the rest of your ministry. Who knows? Someone you meet there may even ask if they can come visit your church!
What are the Partnership Benefits
Sponsors & Partners Receive:
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Quarterly Impact Reports
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Recognition in QI Reports
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Your Name on the Wall of the Cafe
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Your Name & Worship Hours or desired info. on Cafe Website
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Your brochure displayed in Cafe
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Your community-oriented events promoted on cafe website and bulletin board (up to 4 per year)
Supporters Receive:
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Quarterly Impact Reports
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Recognition in QI Reports
Can I mix and match types of partnership?
Yes! Let’s say you can’t commit to 20 volunteer hours or $200 a month, but you could commit $80 and 12 volunteer hours? No problem!
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1 volunteer hour = $10 in sponsorship. Feel free to mix and match to meet your commitment.
How do I sign up?
Are you ready to make a partnership commitment?
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Fill out a commitment form today!
