When Crisis Hits, So Does Compassion.

The Jubilee Fund provides fast, dignified support to Christian workers facing verified, urgent financial needs.

When Crisis Strikes, Margin Matters

Most missionaries and pastors don’t have emergency savings or financial safety nets. A car breakdown, a medical bill, or a home repair can derail their ability to serve. The Jubilee Fund exists to meet those moments with compassion, speed, and structure—so that faithfulness isn’t interrupted by financial instability.

Direct Relief. Verified Needs.

The Jubilee Fund provides targeted financial assistance for:

Medical bills

Unexpected medical costs, from surgeries to specialist visits, can overwhelm families living on ministry income. The Jubilee Fund helps carry that burden.

Vehicle replacement or repairs

Reliable transportation is essential for ministry and family life. We help Christian workers replace or repair vehicles that have failed at the worst time.

Major home repairs

When housing issues threaten safety or stability—roof damage, flooding, failed HVAC—we step in to prevent crisis and restore peace of mind.

Other one-time extraordinary expenses

Some needs don’t fit a category—but still deserve compassion. We support unique, urgent expenses that threaten a family’s stability or calling.

Every Jubilee Fund story is verified, specific, and personal. These needs are funded through crowdfunding—much like GoFundMe—and donor-directed gifts from people who want to be part of a tangible miracle.

How to Apply

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Submit a request online with documentation and a reference

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Rivergate verifies eligibility and evaluates urgency

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Approved funds are disbursed directly to vendors or creditors

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Recipients provide a short impact report after resolution

For Recipients

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Submit Your Application

Submit a request online with documentation and a reference

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Get Reviewed

Rivergate verifies eligibility and evaluates urgency

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Receive Scholarship Support

Approved funds are disbursed directly to vendors or creditors

For Donors

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Give to the Fund

Give to a general Jubilee fund that supports all approved needs

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Multiply the Impact

Browse specific needs and direct their gifts accordingly

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See the Ripple Effect

Set up monthly contributions with real-time updates

This initiative is currently in beta. We’re actively seeking qualified applicants—Christian workers carrying medical debt—who are interested in learning more about what it means to experience Jubilee.

Real Need. Real Help.

“We didn’t know how we’d cover the cost of the repairs and still get to church. The Jubilee Fund stepped in when no one else could.”
- Antioch Staff Member, Texas

Want to Help Right Now?

Support a verified need today!

Every Gift Goes Where It’s Needed Most

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Give to a general Jubilee fund that supports all approved needs

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Browse specific needs and direct their gifts accordingly

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Set up monthly contributions with real-time updates

All Jubilee donations are tax-deductible and go through a verified, transparent process.

More Than Crowdfunding

Unlike GoFundMe or other platforms, Jubilee offers:

integrity

Verified recipients & needs

Tax-deductible

Tax-deductible giving

trust

Oversight, accountability, and reporting

reinvestment

Strategic reinvestment into Rivergate’s long-term programs when gifts exceed need

Key Questions Answered

Explore our Frequently Asked Questions for answers about Rivergate Foundation's Jubilee Fund Initiative.

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