ABOUT
As a cooperative response to hunger, poverty and injustice in Missouri and beyond, our hope is to support projects and programs that help our neighbors experience healthy and full lives.
Our efforts include providing funding and resource goods, sharing information on agency efforts in communities and praying for our collective work. When people of faith come together and share, we can make a positive and powerful difference.
This year we will be hosting seven regional events throughout September-October. These interfaith gatherings of resources connect the state of Missouri with a common goal: providing resources for our neighbors in need. Join us to experience the joy of sharing!
WHAT WE DO
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Collect Donations, Packs and Kits
At regional Sharefest events and through year-round donations, we collect supplies to support agencies who serve in Missouri and domestically and internationally.
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Share Resources Across Missouri
Approved Festival of Sharing agencies visit Sharefests to receive the gifts shared by faithful people from around the state.
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Raise Awareness and Funds
Through initiatives such as granting programs, the Food Box Challenge and annual Quilt Auction, we learn and share about the issues impacting Missouri
WHO WE ARE
SIDNEY EVERHART
Festival of Sharing Coordinator
Sidney grew up in Saint Joseph, MO and graduated from the University of Missouri in May 2017 with bachelor's degrees in health science and communication and again in May 2019 with a master's in public health. She began working with Festival of Sharing in June 2017. When Sidney isn't working or studying, she enjoys baking, reading, crafting and camping with her husband, Luke, and dog Charlie.
Coordinating Committee Members
CATHOLIC
Mary Ann Taylor
CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN
Marie Froman
DISCIPLES OF CHRIST
Susan Kendrick
LUTHERAN
David Warnke
Jo Warnke
PRESBYTERIAN
Marcia Lake
Martha Hawthorne
UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
John Akins
Angela Richardson
Elaine Dickinson Auch
June DeWeese
Pam Jean
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
CHURCH WORLD SERVICE
David Costellow and Tiffany DeTienne
HEIFER INTERNATIONAL
MOBILITY WORLDWIDE
Donald O'Bannon
Rev. Dr. Lucas Endicott
Assistant Director of Mission, Service and Justice Ministries
Sidney Everhart
Festival of Sharing Coordinator
Ann Moreton
Accounting
MISSOURI UMC CONFERENCE STAFF
NON DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN
Shelia Colley