Press Releases
Prayers for Victims of School Shooting in Connecticut
December 15, 2012 Episcopal Relief & Development joins the bishops of the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut and leaders of the Episcopal Church in praying for those impacted by the school shooting in Newtown, Connecticut. We have reached out to our local contacts and stand ready to offer assistance in this difficult
Advent and Christmas Resources from Episcopal Relief & Development
December 3, 2012 This Advent, Episcopal Relief & Development offers a variety of ways to mark the season of anticipation and celebrate the birth of Christ, who heals our hurting world. “Advent is a season to strive toward the coming of Christ, and to further God’s kingdom on earth,” said Rob Radtke, the
Flooding and Landslides Hit Panama
November 27, 2012 Heavy rainfall in Panama set off landslides that killed at least two people and prompted officials to declare a state of emergency in three districts near Panama City. The rains began on November 23 and continued through the weekend before abating on Monday evening. According to reports, more than 800
Episcopal Relief & Development Reaches Out to Partners in Hurricane’s Path
November 20, 2012 Eight deacons from the Episcopal Diocese of New Jersey gathered at the diocesan center in Trenton on November 19 to learn how to facilitate FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Administration)disaster assistance registration. The training was held by members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s US
November Web Feature Highlights Partners in Nicaragua
November 15, 2012 This month’s Power of Partnerships celebrates the success of an agricultural program in San Fransisco Libre, Nicaragua, where Episcopal Relief & Development partner organization CEPAD has engaged farmers in developing a set of best practices that work with the local environment. Rocky soil and
Matching Gift Challenge 2012: Double Your Impact!
November 8, 2012 Donors making end-of-year gifts to Episcopal Relief & Development will be able to double the impact of their contributions, thanks to a group of very generous supporters who have pledged $300,000 in matching funds toward the 2012 Matching Gift Challenge. Between November 1 and December 31, gifts