2010 Press Releases

June 9, 2010 Although the 2010 Indian Ocean cyclone and Pacific hurricane seasons have barely begun, South Asia and Central America have already experienced devastating storms. In the aftermath, Episcopal Relief & Development is working with regional partners to support communities in need. Beginning on May 14, 2010, four

June 2, 2010 On April 20, 2010, an offshore oil rig exploded and sank, killing 11 people and causing a massive oil spill that is threatening states along the Gulf Coast. Episcopal Relief & Development is working closely with Episcopal Community Services of Louisiana (ECSLA) and their partner Bayou Grace 

May 28, 2010 Episcopal Relief & Development mourns the loss of the Rt. Rev. Harry Brown Bainbridge III, Chair Emeritus of the Board of Directors and retired Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Idaho.  Bishop Bainbridge or “Bishop Harry,” as he was affectionately called by many Episcopal Relief 

May 27, 2010 Episcopal Relief & Development continues to work closely with the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti and other partners to support people most impacted by the devastating January 12 earthquake. In the first few months, the priority for Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners was meeting immediate needs 

May 6, 2010 Episcopal Relief & Development is pleased to announce that it has received its third consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator for sound fiscal management. Awarded annually, Charity Navigator ratings reflect an organization’s accountability, transparency and quantifiable results in comparison with 

April 29, 2010 This Mother’s Day, honor the special women in your life with a gift that makes a real difference for women everywhere – Mom’s Bishops Blend Coffee and Tea Boxes from Episcopal Relief & Development. Each purchase of a Bishops Blend gift box helps support Episcopal Relief