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!
Celebrating National Children’s Day Every Day With ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE
National Children’s Day, celebrated each year on the second Sunday in June, is a special day dedicated to ensuring that our children are given fait...
By Chad Brinkman
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.
By Episcopal Relief & Development
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...
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...
By Courtney Moore
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...
By Kat Milligan
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.
By Neill Coleman
