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!
Here’s Why Episcopalians Like the Sustainable Development Goals
Today, Friday, September 25th, the General Assembly is expected to adopt a post-2015 development agenda, otherwise known as the “Sustainable Development Goals” or SDGs. These 17 goals succeed the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) that conclude at the end of 2015.
By Rob Radtke
So, What’s Up with the Sustainable Development Goals?
This week, New York City—and especially the neighborhood where the Episcopal Church Center is located—is buzzing with activity. The Pope is coming to town, along with hundreds of other world leaders, including the President of the United States, to attend the United Nations
Prepared for Disasters in Your Own Backyard
September is National Preparedness Month. You don’t have to look far to see communities across the country having to respond to disasters regularly. Whether it’s wild fires in California, flooding in Texas, tornadoes in Oklahoma or ice storms in Maine, disaster preparedness is
By Lura Steele
Return Visits to Mississippi Build Connections after Katrina
#KATRINA10 BLOG SERIES ___________________________________________________________ Ten years ago Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, leaving over 1,800 dead and tens of thousands displaced. This month through the #KATRINA10 Blog Series we shared stories to commemorate the annive
By Bob Goddard
75th Story Celebrates Youngest Contributors
In September 2014, Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners and friends worldwide launched a 75
week celebration marking our 75th anniversary. As part of this milestone, we have been capturing and sharing stories to celebrate what our vibrant, connected community achieves toget
#KATRINA10 – Stories of Transformation: A Blog Series
#KATRINA10 BLOG SERIES ___________________________________________________________ Ten years ago today, Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, leaving over 1,800 dead and tens of thousands displaced. This month through the #KATRINA10 Blog Series we shared stories to commemorate the anni
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