Why we value the 4:8 Fund
What is THE 4:8 FUND?
In the summer of 2020, as our society confronted the reality of racial injustice again, Redeemer leaders asked how could we help seek the wholeness of the city. We wanted to pursue justice in a concrete, immediate way that could also make a long-lasting impact.
African-American leaders in Indy told us that counseling for people of color is a huge need. For many reasons, mental health often goes unaddressed in minority communities. That need resonated for us, given our support for counseling and our mission of seeking wholeness. With the help of these leaders, therefore, Redeemer created the 4:8 Fund to provide scholarships for people of color seeking mental health services.
How We Help
Named for Philippians 4:8 (which encourages Christ's followers to focus on things that are noble and right), the 4:8 Fund aims to eliminate barriers to mental health services by:
providing scholarships to people of color
facilitating sessions at places that are convenient to clients
pairing clients with counselors of color
making the language and experience of counseling accessible and relatable
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