Stories

Our Stories of Lasting Change are filled with hope, inspiration and love in action. They reflect the experiences of Episcopal Relief & Development partners, staff, participant communities, volunteers and friends who are moved to make a measurable difference in the lives of vulnerable women and children and help communities prepare for and recover from climate-influenced events. Join us on this life-changing journey. Subscribe below!


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Monday, May 24, 2021

A Space for Healing in Brazil

In 2011, following the growing number of cases of violence against women, the Mayor of Ariquemes, Brazil held a meeting with nongovernmental agencies and local community leaders, with the focus being the need to set up a support house for women in situations of violence. With the blessing of the attendees, the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil made the decision to create and run Casa Noeli dos Santos, led by The Revda. Elineide Oliveira. 

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Thursday, May 06, 2021

Motherhood through the Pandemic: Celebrating Mother’s Day in 2021

During an uncertain year, many staff members of Episcopal Relief & Development have grown in their motherhood and deepened the relationship wit...

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Thursday, Apr 29, 2021

The Role of Resilience in February’s Winter Freeze

Photo: Creating a walkway for food distribution. Church of the Resurrection, Texas, February 2021. “We lost power and so we sat in the cold and dar...

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Monday, Apr 19, 2021

National Volunteer Week: Celebrating Congregational Ministry Partners

It all starts with a spark of caring enthusiasm – at an adult forum hosted by Episcopal Relief & Development for their congregation, while read...

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Tuesday, Apr 13, 2021

A Year of COVID-19: Response, Recovery and Resilience

Neill Coleman, Chief Philanthropy Officer at Trinity Church Wall Street reflects on the partnership between Trinity Church Wall Street and Episcopal Relief & Development and how together in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the joint effort funded sixty-three international emergency response initiatives since March 2020.

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Thursday, Apr 01, 2021

Maundy Thursday | An Invitation to Reevaluate Our Priorities

by Miguel Angel Escobar Truly I tell you, just as you did it to one of the least of these who are members of my family, you did it to me.          ...

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