In collaboration with the Witness Ministry team and the Athens Presbyterian Churches (UPUSA), Covenant is involved in supporting the Friendship multi-cultural congregation. Representatives from each Presbyterian congregation serve on the Multi-cultural Council which meets about 8 times a year. The goal is to support Friendship Presbyterian Church which has become a multi-cultural congregation reaching out to people of all cultures with specific emphasis upon the Hispanic population in the Athens area. Covenant provides financial support to help provide a salary for their part-time Parish Associate Minister, Jose Torres, who gives specific pastoral attention in assimilating those of different ethnic backgrounds into the full ministry of Friendship Church. He can be reached at: jose@gotofriendship.org

Casa de Amistad ("friendship house") In collaboration with the Outreach Ministry team and the Athens Presbyterian Churches (UPUSA), Covenant supports Casa de Amistad. Its mission is to promote the well-being of the underserved Hispanic population in some of the following ways:
• Ensure individuals and families have adequate food, shelter, and clothing;
• Ensure access to medical care;
• Provide individuals with information on and remove barriers to employment;
• Help individuals improve their knowledge, skills and education, including the ability to speak and read English;
• Educate individuals about their legal rights and help families address immigration and    other legal issues;
• Promote the well-being of youth through promoting healthy lifestyles, ensuring school readiness, encouraging parent involvement in the schools, and providing access to positive youth development opportunities.

The Outreach Worker of Casa is Terry Salguero, casa_amistad_ga@yahoo.com

The Administrator is Jose Torres, jose@gotofriendship.org