Episcopal Relief & Development

Episcopal Relief & Development works with the local churches and partners to bring access to wells and gardens to underserved communities while also replenishing trees and other natural resources.

The Episcopal Church has joined the United States government’s new program to encourage Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines and build confidence in their safety and efficacy. The Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations has developed the Episcopal Church Toolkit for COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution learn more at episcopalchurch.org//office-governm/covid-vaccine-toolkit/

Episcopal Relief & Development works towards improving food and nutrition in underserved areas. To ensure access to healthy and nutritious food, we support small-scale and family farms with tools and seeds, as well as training on climate-smart agriculture, animal management techniques and crop diversification. Learn more at episcopalrelief.org/climate.

The number of climate-influenced disasters has doubled in the past 20 years. Floods, hurricanes and other events can devastate communities. Our work with local Church and ecumenical partners is designed to help communities prepare for these disasters and recover as quickly as possible. We focus on five key areas to address issues related to climate: Improving Food and Nutrition... Creating Economic Stability Providing access to Clean Water, Hygiene and Sanitation Reducing the Impact of Disasters Managing Environmental Preparedness Learn more at episcopalrelief.org/climate

Even though #Easter Sunday has passed, please remember you can still share hope and light with your neighbors at home and around the world with #GiftsForLife. Your gift can help alleviate hunger, poverty and even the spread of disease, while letting your loved ones know they’re in your thoughts with an e-card free with every item you purchase. Please give today. http://bit.ly/EasterGFL2021FB2

We are continuing to monitor the aftermath of Hurricane Zeta on the Gulf Coast and are praying for all who have been affected Learn more about our US Disaster Program at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/what-w/us-disaster-program/

DAY OF LOVE NOVEMBER 13, 2020 Save the date for a Day of Love to bring awareness to World Kindness Day and the ONE THOUSAND DAYS OF LOVE campaign. Use the day to highlight and perform good deeds in our homes, congregations and the community focusing on the positive power and the common thread of love that binds us. November 13 will be a day devoted to the positive potential of both large and small acts of love. Won’t you join us? To learn how you can take part, download... our Day of Love Toolkit! Learn more at https://www.episcopalrelief.org/1000daysoflove/day-of-love/ #DayOfLove #1000DaysOfLove

In Brazil, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with partner Servicio Anglicano de Diacono e Desenvolvimento (SADD), the development arm of the Episcopal Anglican Church of Brazil, to provide food, hygiene and cleaning supplies to women, adolescents and children in vulnerable communities. This project is generously supported by Trinity Church Wall Street. Learn more about our ongoing COVID-19 response at episcopalrelief.org/pandemicresponse

Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting the Episcopal Diocese of Spokane in response to multiple wildfires that destroyed homes and property in central Washington earlier this fall. Learn more about the emergency assistance

Our prayers are with all in the Gulf Coast preparing for yet another hurricane this season #HurricaneZeta #Prayers

Two billion people worldwide are unable to access safe, nutritious and sufficient food year-round. With the impact of the #COVID19 pandemic, these numbers will increase by the end of 2020. Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to working with people and communities to address issues of chronic hunger and poverty. Along with church partners and local organizations around the world, we work with small-scale farmers to ensure that food is available, accessible and afford...able. By providing training, tools, and resources, we empower communities to improve food production and create lasting change. Learn more about our work https://www.episcopalrelief.org/program/agriculture/ #PhotosOfLastingChange

As Halloween approaches, we're brainstorming the best ways to have fun while still staying safe using these helpful tips from the CDC. How will you be safely celebrating this weekend?

From changing how food is disposed of to rethinking old habits, our staff has been going green while working from home. Read more about how we're prioritizing climate in ways big and small https://www.episcopalrelief.org//10-tips-for-going-green-/

How wonderful it is! #MondayMotivation

Did you know Episcopal Relief & Development offsets around 350 tons of CO2 emissions each year by planting trees in the Philippines through the Episcopal-CARE Foundation? Commitment to climate is one of our top priorities. As staff have been spending more time at home, they've made some adjustments to go green in their personal lives. Read more https://www.episcopalrelief.org//10-tips-for-going-green-/

As our staff has been spending more time at home recently, many have looked to make small environmental adjustments in their personal lives just as we do in our programs. Here are 10 simple tips for how we've been going green

To take you from Advent through #Christmas, we are offering Zoom-free #Advent resources. Click to learn more: https://episcopalrelief.org/1000daysoflove/2020advent

In Ghana, a savings group named, Asongtaaba, which means we help each other", is established. Members with no credit can borrow money for school fees or home repairs. This is just one of many savings groups @EpiscopalRelief and partners have helped to form. Click to learn more: episcopalrelief.org//under-the-mango-tree-a-savings-group-

With increased drought and flooding, farmers cannot rely on traditional farming practices. Working together with partners, we help farmers build resilience. During #COVID19 we have adapted our programs but our goal remains the same, #EndPoverty. Click to learn more about our work: www.episcopalrelief.org//earth-day-2019-or-expanding-a-cul... #Episcopal #EradicationofPoverty