Leadership Management Institute / Next Level Institute

05/05/2020

Oates Institute & Giving Tuesday

on May 5, 2020, is a global day of giving and unity, a day for people around the world to come together and give in response to the unprecedented need caused by COVID-19.


Give Now

Like all non-profits, we are struggling for support during this difficult time. We invite you to support our long-standing commitment of providing for the health and spiritual well being of spiritual caregivers and the thousands of individuals in crisis they serve.

Help us sustain our efforts at the Oates Institute by donating, joining our membership, or even shopping on Amazon.com with our direct referral link.

Give Your Support Now

Sincerely Yours,

The Rev. Richard (Rick) Underwood, D. Min., M.Div., M.S.
Director, Oates Institute
[email protected]
502-592-9050

P.S. Three of our board members are serving in hospitals on the front lines of this pandemic.

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