A fund that pays out
When a member loses a covered family member, the member receives support; if the member dies, support goes to their named beneficiaries.
info@matigariadventistmovement.orgOlathe, Kansas, USA
The Benevolence Wing · Since July 2021
Caring for our members
When loss hits, we stand together. Rooted in shared heritage, faith, and community, Matigari Adventist Welfare Organization (MAWO) brings members together to support one another through grief, because no one should face bereavement alone.
Faith-based 501(c)(3) Members across the USA
Membership
What membership includes
Membership combines financial help in bereavement with the care and fellowship of members who show up for one another.
A community that shows up
Grief is lighter carried together. Members rally with calls, presence, and prayer, and the fund turns sympathy into practical support.
A diaspora family
Members connected by shared heritage and kinship, staying in touch across the country and giving practical support where it matters.
The welfare fund
How the fund works
Every member joins the same covenant: when one family grieves, everyone contributes; when support is given, everyone tops the fund back up. There are no premiums and no claims adjuster, just members who follow through for each other.
The welfare fund was launched in July 2021 to stand with members in times of grief. To date, dozens of families have been supported through some of the most difficult moments of their lives.
Who the fund supports
Support covers the member and their immediate family: their spouse, biological parents, biological or adopted children, and biological siblings. The member designates three beneficiaries to receive support in the event of their death. Multiple family members can join–a shared pay-out is provided in the event of a shared loss.
Membership bylawsWhen a support request is approved, all members are notified within 48 hours, and contributions replenish the fund within the 7-day window so it is ready for the next family.
Read the finance bylawsAnnual Report · March 9, 2025
Stewardship you can see
The movement has grown from 55 members at founding to 144 active members, a 163% increase. Here is what the money has done since.
Members
144
+163% growth since inception
Rapid assistance
$6,000
Paid to a member after the death of an eligible family member
Family support
$10,000
Paid to a member's designated next of kin after the member's death
Bereavement funds distributed
$155,000+
Member support
Figures based on the March 9, 2025 AGM annual report. Financial information last updated March 9, 2025.
Our organization began earnestly in July 2021 with just a small group of visionary individuals who believed in the power of togetherness and support. Today, that dream has grown into a strong and vibrant community, a testament to our shared belief in helping one another in times of need. Since our inception, we have assisted members during their most difficult times, providing financial and emotional support when they needed it most. These are families that have felt the warmth and care of this group, reminding us all why we came together in the first place.
How membership works
Three steps to standing together
01
Recommend
Membership is through referrals. Word of mouth is how we welcome new members, and referrers also act as character references for those joining.
02
Register
New members register with a one-time, non-refundable $220 fee and name the loved ones they want covered.
03
Stand together
When a claim is approved, the bereaved family receives a payout within 48 hours, and every member contributes an equal share to replenish the fund for the next member.
Members who join complete a 90-day waiting period, contributing like everyone else before they can receive support for their own bereavement. Full rules live in the bylaws.
Read the membership bylaws