Episcopal Relief and Development continues to reach out to areas affected by last week’s deadly tornadoes that killed over 50 people and leveled communities across five southern states—Alabama, Arkansas, Kentucky, Mississippi, and Tennessee.
“We have contacted the dioceses where these tornadoes hit,” said Rich Ohlsen, Episcopal Relief and Development’s Director of Domestic Disaster Response. “We stand ready to assist in whatever way we can.”
When a disaster such as this strikes, it is critical that churches, local and national organizations work together to assess needs and develop a comprehensive long-term response. This networking ensures that those in need get help without duplicating efforts.
Ohlsen continued: “We know that assessments are underway in many of the affected communities, and we continue to stay in touch to determine how Episcopal Relief and Development can best serve in the recovery effort.”
Please pray for people affected by this disaster. To make a donation, visit our website at http://www.er-d.org/ and click on “Emergency Relief Fund” or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief and Development “Emergency Relief Fund”, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
Episcopal Relief and Development, taking its mandate from Jesus’ words found in Matthew 25, is the international relief and development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. An independent 501(c) (3) organization, Episcopal Relief and Development’s programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals. Working with the worldwide Church and ecumenically, Episcopal Relief and 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.
