Disaster Relief
Financial Grants
“Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble…”
— Psalms 32:7
Disaster Relief
Help We Provide
In the unusual event of difficulties caused by disasters, our Disaster Relief Fund is available to help with such things as:
Immediate needs after a disaster. We may provide funds for basic necessities such as temporary lodging, gas, food, clothing, etc.
Rebuilding a home. We will consider modest grants for structural repairs and insurance deductibles. In addition, we may also consider support for vehicle or furniture replacement.
Short-term compensation for lost income in the aftermath of a natural disaster. We may be able to provide modest grants for inability to work due to: power outages, road blockages, business closures, or other situations.
Individuals vs. Organizations
While The Principle Foundation can assist individual Christian Scientists, it cannot offer financial help to organizations (including churches). The Mother Church, however, may be able to provide disaster relief assistance for branch churches and societies. Branches are encouraged to contact The Mother Church at benevolence@csps.com to apply for assistance.
Giving and Receiving
To Receive Help…
To request financial assistance if you’re impacted by a natural disaster, call us at
816-561-5955.
To Give Help…
There are two ways to donate to our disaster relief fund:
Donate here online
Send a check to:
The Principle Foundation
10670 Barkley Street
Overland Park, KS 66212-1861
Write “Disaster Relief” in the memo line
GRATITUDE POSTS
The joy I have for the support of our Christian Science community and the peace of knowing all my needs are already met, is certainly felt and known in my heart. As I move forward on my journey with the renewal of my home, I know there will be many opportunities for progress. With God nothing is impossible.
In these days, I am especially re-dedicated to progressing spiritually and helping our church progress and support the community with better outreach to those seeking Truth. This is our time to shine as Christian Scientists and I am grateful for the support that allows us to progress on this path as a light in the community and world.
The help in meeting my immediate need is so deeply appreciated. I had no savings due to intense family issues over the years where I was able to help bless those in need — so, it is so poignant for me to be on the receiving end of your love and support at my time of healing.
It is during challenging times (that we never want to repeat) that we seem to grow the most. This growth, through better understanding God’s loving care for all, enables us to help not only our family, but our community — and the world.
When “all else fails” is what mortal mind wants us to think, but the one Mind, which fills all space, wraps us all in the arms of Life, Truth, and Love and we are free to feel God’s presence. When we know the absolute nothingness of mortal suggestion, we feel at rest.
My heart is filled with gratitude for the loving support for our family. The grant to help with our Hurricane Helene recovery is greatly appreciated and will speed our recovery from this event. The quick response to our request and compassionate conversations to understand our need is so appreciated.
I was raised in Christian Science, and yet there I was in this place of darkness. Today, the load seems lighter, the view clearer, and the ability to move forward possible.
I am filled with gratitude. One thing I have been working on during my recent prayer has been to include, “how may I serve?” when I am leaning on the Sustaining Infinite for assistance, guidance and answers.
This has helped in rededicating my study and concept of substance, which, as Mrs. Eddy states, is incapable of decay (or discord) or any kind of diminishment and is, truly, spiritual. The financial grant helped keep the home and farm out of potential foreclosure. With deepest gratitude to God and our movement.
We humbly thank you for your generous gift to us in support of our repairs and cleanup following Hurricane Beryl. The work was successfully accomplished with these funds.
Thank you for helping me replace my fence blown down by Hurricane Ian. I so appreciate the loving assistance.
This grant arrived after I was mandatorily evacuated from the approaching wildfires. I see it as an indication of support from my fellow Christian Scientists. As the wildfire was getting near, I was reminded that it is only a house — that my home is always with me. I’m making that distinction now in my thinking and it has helped.
I am truly humbled at how God provides a table for us in the wilderness, if only we reject the ravings of fearful mortal mind, put away false pride, and turn wholeheartedly to God as the source of our supply, not questioning or doubting how our material needs will be met.
We are treating this not as a time of anxiety and fear, but rest and realignment of purpose with the divine.
I feel like a “bystander” sitting on the sidelines watching God prepare a room for me in His many mansions. I am extremely grateful to have what appears to be the most pressing immediate needs taken care of. I am confident that the divine economy is at play here, not mine!
I’m deeply grateful for this blessing for myself and family! Yes, we have a renewed sense of vigor, vibrancy, and joy. We are feeling the unselfed love, support, and buoyancy the grant represents. With love and boundless gratitude.
The financial gift provided significant relief from the expenses of our home repair after the storm in early June. We are strengthened by this proof of how our trust in the love that comes from God is manifested in meeting every human need. Thank you for being the outward expression of that love!
I’ve had a profound transformation over the past six months and I now have confidence that God is meeting our every need. I don’t have to fear a door being closed, because another way comes through loud and clear. The financial gift is evidence of that. This feels like a “time out of time” to let something come forth — a new birth perhaps!
The Inn in the Good Samaritan’s story is a spot of quiet respite, to breathe in the inspiration of Truth and Love. It’s a place to feel His tender care and warm embrace that enables me to exhale the healing presence which awaits my awakening to this fact of my being. I feel the assurance that “He cares for me past measure!”
My family would like to express our heartfelt gratitude for your donation towards our recovery from Hurricane Helen. This support is a beautiful extension of the Christ in bountiful action!
“To those leaning on the sustaining infinite, today is big with blessings!” Thank you so much and someday I will return the favor.
I want to thank you for the grant to repair flood damage to our lower level. We were able to pay the required down payment to start the work and a second required draw. Thank you for making that possible.
I have been deep in my “closet” these days . . . studying, reading, writing, praying, and learning so much about the infinite bounty of Spirit. This gift is an expression of that bounty as well as an expression of the thoughtfulness, generosity, alertness, and so many other spiritual attributes of my fellow Christian Scientists.