Stillpoint Mission awarded $30,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to support its Benevolent Financial Assistance Program for Utility Bills

Stillpoint Mission awarded $30,000 grant from the Bishop-Parker Foundation to
support its Benevolent Financial Assistance Program for Utility Bills

A generous grant of $30,000 to support Stillpoint Mission’s Financial Assistance Program for
Utility Bills was provided by the Bishop-Parker Foundation. The Program assists Stillpoint clients,
the underserved and under-resourced in the community, with a once per quarter partial payment to
their utility company. Funds were put to immediate use assisting 375 clients with their summer
utility bills. Stillpoint is on pace to provide over $222,000 in utility assistance in 2026.

Since 1998, Stillpoint Mission has offered weekly outreach to the disadvantaged in our community
providing basic daily needs including food, clothing, diapers, hygiene products and limited
financial assistance for utilities. Stillpoint is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid staff.
There are no conditions placed on those receiving assistance.

About Bishop-Parker Foundation
Inspired by the philanthropic legacies of our founders, the Bishop-Parker Foundation supports
nonprofit and public partners who collaborate to advance the Manatee County community for
current and future generations. For additional information, please contact Wendy Deming at
wendy@bishopparkerfoundation.org.