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Christian
Science Nursing Care Endowment
Southern California
"The
human affections need to be changed from self to benevolence and
love for God and man; changed to having but one God and
loving Him supremely, and helping our brother man."
—
Mary Baker Eddy, Miscellaneous Writings
What
is the Christian Science Nursing Care Endowment?
In the spirit of brother helping brother, this nonprofit fund
provides financial assistance to Christian Scientists in Southern
California who have shown a need for support in obtaining Christian
Science nursing care. It provides for nursing assistance in a
facility or at home.
Why is a Christian Science Nursing Care Endowment needed?
It is a privilege of Christian Scientists to rely radically on
spiritual healing. Those wishing to avail themselves of Christian
Science healing should not be deprived for financial reasons
alone. It is appropriate for the Christian Science community
to come together to ensure that access to Christian Science nursing
care not be restricted by private insurance limits, medically
oriented government programs or rising care costs.
What
are the objectives of the fund?
- To
promote immediacy in healing by financially supporting access
to a spiritual
environment conducive to healing.
- To
support the bylaw for Christian Science Nursing care, found
in The Manual of
the Mother Church by Mary Baker
Eddy (Article
VII, Section 31, p.49, "Christian Science Nurse").
- To
care for our own --- Christian Scientists helping Christian
Scientists.
To assist in demonstrating for all mankind the efficacy
of Christian Science healing.
Who
qualifies for assistance?
Southern Californians desiring Christian Science nursing
care who have established financial need through
an application process
may qualify. They must be receiving care from a Journal-listed
Christian Science nurse at home or in a facility,
and must be working with a Journal-listed
Christian Science practitioner. The fund benefits
individuals
by distribution aid directly to
the care provider.
How is eligibility determined?
An application establishing genuine need and commitment to spiritual
healing is submitted to the Endowment Board. The application
must be signed by a facility representative or a Journal-listed
nurse.
The
Endowment Board of Directors makes the determination based
on individual need and available resources. The Board
feels that
the primary responsibility for meeting the nursing costs rests
with the patient/family/custodian who are encouraged to explore
every possible avenue for support from their branch church,
Christian Science student association, insurance, deferred
payment, and
assignment of assets.
Initially,
the Endowment will help defray the nursing costs only, not
associated bills such as food and
lodging, assisted
living,
or rest and study. As the Endowment grows, it may assist
with other care expenses.
How will the Endowment fund be enlarged?
Essentially it will be expanded through reliance on divine
Mind to lead and supply it. The fund already is blessed with
well
over $1,000,000. The initial target is for $10,000,000. It
will grow with contributions from individuals, foundations,
corporations,
nonprofit organizations, churches, and Christian Science
student associations, rather than through general mailings
to the field.
How does this coordinate with the fundraising efforts
of the nursing facilities and other similar organizations?
Currently, facilities must raise funds for patients unable to
meet all care costs. As the Endowment provides more support,
that need should decline. However, facilities may still wish
to raise money for other purposes.
How does the Endowment differ from Clearway and the Principle
Foundation?
Clearway funds facilities rather than individual needs, operates
on a national instead of regional scale, and distributes all
of its funds rather than functioning as an endowment.
The
Principle Foundation distributes all of its funds to individuals
nationwide.
Grants may be for education, employment, repairs,
rent as well as nursing care.
The
Christian Science Nursing Care Endowment distributes funds
only to Southern California
Christian Scientists needing nursing
care. Being an endowment, the fund distributes income only
from its investment, leaving all contributions permanently
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CONTACTS:
Christian Science
Nursing Care Endowment
P.O. Box 2895
Seal Beach, California 90740
Phone: (714)
687-5313
e-mail: CSNurscare@aol.com The following
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