Stories
Explore our Stories of Lasting Change. Each one is filled with hope, transformation and love from communities and our partners, staff and volunteers around the globe. See what’s possible when compassion drives action. Subscribe below to stay connected!
Small Church Plays Big Role in a Community’s Recovery
All across the dioceses of Southeast Florida and Central Florida, church partners are helping in ways large and small. Read on and discover how the St. Columba Episcopal Church in Marathon, Florida is making a difference in their community.
By Mike Smith
8 Stories of Recovery in the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
Episcopal Relief & Development Major Gifts Officer Mike Smith traveled to Houston to survey the devastating damage left by Hurricane Harvey and to document the work of our church partners. He returned with hopeful stories of people and communities profoundly changed as they recover from the storm.
The Art of Empowerment and Transformation from Within
As 2017 comes to an end, outgoing board member Lindsay Coates reflects on the art of empowerment and transformation from within.
By Lindsay Coates
Year Round Blessings: a Gift for life
Neel Lane, Chair of our Board of Directors, shares what he finds to be the most special part of giving and receiving.
By Neel Lane
Pain that is Not Transformed is Transferred
Program Officer Vanessa Pizer shares how Episcopal Relief & Development and its partners are engaging with trauma awareness and resilience.
By Vanessa Pizer
Who Is St. Nicholas the Wonderworker?
St. Nicholas exemplified through his life of valiant actions how we are to love the world’s most vulnerable and ostracized people. Find out more reasons to celebrate St. Nicholas in this new story.
By The Reverend Canon Dr. J.M. Rosenthal
