We are honored to announce that the Bread of Life Mission has passed the rigorous evaluation process that is required to become and ECFA (Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability) Member. The membership lets our donors, volunteers, and visitors know that the Mission has been screened and approved by an outside, highly reputable, governing authority in terms of our financial policies and practices.

From the ECFA Website:

ECFA is an accreditation agency dedicated to helping Christian ministries earn the public’s trust through adherence to Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship^TM. Founded in 1979, ECFA provides accreditation to leading Christian nonprofit organizations that faithfully demonstrate compliance with established standards for financial accountability, fund-raising and board governance. Members include Christian ministries, denominations, churches, educational institutions and other tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations. Collectively, these organizations represent more than $18 billion in annual revenue.

ECFA’s Seven Standards of Responsible Stewardship^TM focus on board governance, financial transparency, integrity in fund-raising, and proper use of charity resources.