RSSThe Diocese of Puerto Rico Gives Historic Contribution
December 11, 2008
The Diocese of Puerto Rico has just made a three year commitment to Episcopal Relief & Development to contribute a total of $300,000 to the organization. This will be the largest gift ever received from a single diocese in Episcopal Relief & Development’s history. Bishop Alvarez and the Diocese of Puerto Rico have designated the historic donation to support the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund.
“We are proud to support Episcopal Relief & Development in their work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals,” said Bishop Alvarez of the Diocese of Puerto Rico. “We hope that our gift will inspire other dioceses and Episcopalians to partner with Episcopal Relief & Development in their work towards alleviating poverty and disease.”
In 2007, the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund was launched by Episcopal Relief & Development, Jubilee Ministries and the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church to stop the spread of malaria in Africa, develop a pilot project in Asia and promote health in Latin America and the Caribbean.
“This historic gift from the Dioceses of Puerto Rico will significantly help Episcopal Relief & Development in their work towards achieving the Millennium Development goals. This support truly represents Christianity in action,” said Presiding Bishop Katherine Jefferts Schiori.
“To receive a gift of this magnitude from a former mission diocese in Province Nine is truly astounding. The Diocese of Puerto Rico’s stewardship is a testament to their commitment to ending poverty,” said Robert Radtke, president of Episcopal Relief & Development. “Because of the Diocese of Puerto Rico’s unprecedented generosity we are now within $500,000 of reaching our goal of raising $3 million for the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund.”
To make a donation to help Episcopal Relief & Development meet our goal of raising $3 million for the Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund, visit us online at www.er-d.org, or call 1.800.334.7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief & Development “Millennium Development Goals Inspiration Fund” P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. As an independent 501(c) (3) organization, Episcopal Relief & Development takes its mandate from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25. Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners, Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet tomorrow’s challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
