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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Wednesday, Sep 23, 2015

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 

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Thursday, Sep 17, 2015

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 

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Thursday, Sep 10, 2015

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

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Monday, Sep 07, 2015

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

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Thursday, Aug 27, 2015

#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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Tuesday, Aug 25, 2015

#KATRINA10 – Connecting Communities Through Humble Leadership: A Reflection from Bishop Gray

#KATRINA10 BLOG SERIES ___________________________________________________________ It has been nearly a decade since Hurricane Katrina devastated many states along the gulf coast, leaving over 1,800 dead and tens of thousands displaced. Through the #KATRINA10 Blog Series we will be sharin

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