Sanctuary40 Society

The sustainability of a river’s flow depends on a continuous source of water. So it is with our organization. We depend heavily on the recurring generosity of our supporters and have been blessed during our 40 years of existence with this continuous source of funds.

To help celebrate our 40th anniversary last year and to honor individuals who are making recurring gifts of $40 or more each month, this special donor list will be prominently displayed in our annual Honor Roll of Contributors. We hope it will acknowledge the leadership and commitments these donors are making to alleviate and prevent homelessness.

The origin of the Society’s name was not only inspired by our anniversary but also by the significance of the number 40 in Jewish, Christian, Islamic, and other Middle Eastern traditions. For example, the number 40 can be found in the stories of Noah, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad. Noah and his family were tested with 40 days of rain. Moses and the Israelites wandered in the desert for 40 years. Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness fasting. Mohammed was 40 when he received the revelation. And then, after each personal trial, there were safe harbors, shelter, asylum, and sanctuary.

Current Members

The Sanctuary40 Society already has the following members:

  • Valerie Alexander*
  • Bill Breen*
  • Harold Buckley*
  • Catherine Carter*
  • David and Suzy Crenshaw*
  • Roberta Goldbaugh
  • Carole and Jim Goodspeed
  • George Hickman
  • Lee and Karen Lockridge
  • Derek Mayweather
  • Joanne R. Nurss*
  • Nancy and Gary Saltmarsh
  • Jason Schoeneberg*
  • Helen Smith
  • Rex and Sacra Vaughan*
  • Jean Wright*

* Members of the Chair Giving Circle (Past Board Chairs)

Our goal is 40 members by December 31, 2010.

Can we add your name to this honored list?

To become a member and start your recurring gift, just use DCM’s online gift form, or contact your bank or investment company to implement a monthly “billpay” remittance.

You may also enroll in this giving society by contacting:

  • Bob Peach,
  • Director of Resource Development
  • 404-377-5365 ext-5
  • bob at decaturcooperativeministry.org