Matching Compassion with Action.
For nearly 140 years, Mutual Aid Agency has carried forward the Brethren tradition of caring for one another in times of need. That spirit took tangible form through the creation of the Brethren Mutual Aid Share Fund—a nonprofit ministry that partners with congregations, camps, and related ministries to meet crisis needs with compassion and practical support.
What began around kitchen tables in the late 1800s—neighbors helping neighbors rebuild after loss—has grown into a nationwide network of churches who continue that same work today. When a ministry insured through Mutual Aid Agency reaches out to help a family facing hardship, the Share Fund steps in beside them, matching their gift and multiplying the impact.
It’s a simple model with a profound outcome: every act of care becomes part of something larger. Through this shared effort, the Church remains what it has always been—a community of believers walking together through both hardship and hope.
Faith in Action. Practical Support.
How does the ShareFund Work
When someone in your congregation faces sudden hardship—a fire, medical bills, job loss, or funeral expenses—the Share Fund can step in.
We match your church’s benevolent gift, up to $500 per year, turning your care into multiplied impact.
The Brethren Mutual Aid Share Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry of Mutual Aid Agency (MAA), created to help congregations, camps, and related ministries care for individuals and families in crisis.
MAA tithes a portion of its profits to the fund each year, turning insurance into a shared act of compassion.
This approach reflects a simple belief: the church is the most meaningful channel for discernment and compassion. By working through congregations rather than directly with individuals, the Share Fund strengthens relationships and deepens community outreach.
The fund is sustained by donations from MAA, churches, organizations, and individual supporters—all joining together to put faith into action.
When your ministry insures through Mutual Aid Agency, you automatically support the Share Fund’s mission.
And your membership in this network means you’ll have help when you need it most.
We want to help.
Applying to the Share Fund is straightforward and designed to empower your ministry—not burden it with red tape. Every step reflects our belief that churches know best how to care for their people.
When you choose to insure with us, you are also choosing to support the Share Fund. MAA donates a portion of its profits directly to the Share Fund, which means that a percentage of your premium goes directly to those experiencing times of crisis.
For more information on the Share Fund or to request a paper application, please call us at 800-255-1243. Applications can be mailed to 3094 Jeep Road, Abilene, KS 67410 or completed online. Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing.