Press Releases
Episcopal Relief & Development Invites Episcopalians to Build Church Presence on Asset Map
November 23, 2015 Episcopal Relief & Development invites congregations, dioceses and institutions across the 50 US states – and soon throughout the entire Episcopal Church – to promote their ministries on the Episcopal Asset Map, a joint project of Episcopal Relief & Development and the Domestic and Foreign
Daniel McNeel ‘Neel’ Lane, Jr., Appointed Chair of Episcopal Relief & Development Board of Directors
November 4, 2015 Daniel McNeel ‘Neel’ Lane, Jr., has been appointed the new chair of Episcopal Relief & Development’s Board of Directors, effective November 1. The appointment was made by The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, newly installed Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, who transitions to the position of
Episcopal Relief & Development Matching Gift Challenge Celebrates 75th Anniversary
October 29, 2015 Episcopal Relief & Development supporters have the opportunity to double their impact and unlock $750,000 in matching funds to help the organization reach its 75th Anniversary fundraising goal and expand its programs worldwide. With matching funds generously provided by a group of dedicated Episcopal
Episcopal Relief & Development 75th Anniversary Gift Package Highlight of Holiday Giving
October 15, 2015 The 75th Anniversary Gift Package is the highlight of this year’s holiday giving season from Gifts for Life, Episcopal Relief & Development’s alternative giving catalog. As the organization celebrates 75 years of healing a hurting world, congregations, families, groups and individuals are
Responding to Severe Weather from Atlantic Storms
October 5, 2015 Episcopal Relief & Development is in touch with Episcopal dioceses along the US Eastern Seaboard where widespread flooding is prompting evacuations and causing severe damage to buildings and infrastructure. According to The Weather Channel, this ‘1,000-year rain event’ began on October 1, with
Muslims and Christians to Mobilize One Million Faith Leaders to Improve Child, Maternal Health
September 28, 2015 Issued by Episcopal Relief & Development, Member of the Faith Alliance for Health An interfaith coalition of faith-based organizations has announced it will mobilize one million faith leaders over the next five years to help improve the health of women and children in countries with high child mortality