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!
One Simple Way To Leave A Rich Legacy
President Rob Radtke explains why while he and his wife were getting their affairs in order, they chose to become members of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Matthew 25 Planned Giving Society, ensuring that the organizations they love are taken care of when they pass on.
Beauty & Progress: Disaster Recovery and Savings Groups
Chuck Hamilton, Network Coordinator for the Diocese of Olympia, reflects on his pilgrimage to Sri Lanka in January. He shares insights about the disaster preparedness and response efforts over the year, the savings groups he visited and the work being done to heal trauma in communities.
A Church Ministry Shelters More Than 30 From Floods
St. Paul’s in Healdsburg, CA was ready for the influx of homeless people set adrift again by the rising waters. And they did it by marshaling the resources of an entire community.
Happy Mother’s Day! Bigger Dreams, A Mother’s Gift
Happy Mother’s Day! In this blog, program officer Kellie McDaniel shares her first-time motherhood tale and tells us what she admires about the moms she gets to work with around the world.
World Malaria Day: A conversation about legacy, process and a commitment to reach more families
April 25th is World Malaria Day. In this conversation, we speak with program officers, Priscilla Amuah and Hilary Abii Asiah about the legacy and impact of our Netsforlife® malaria prevention program and the expanding partnerships that are helping us reach more families. We also gain a deeper understanding of our role in the monitoring and evaluation process.
World Malaria Day: A Legacy of Community Engagement Sets Stage for Further Gains in Development
For World Malaria Day Melissa Crutchfield, Director of Community Impact, takes a closer look at the state of our award-winning, flagship program Netsforlife® and its role with integrated health development to transform and empower communities.