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!
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.
By Mike Smith
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
Servants of God: St. Nicholas & Bishop Paul Jones
On December 6th, Episcopal Relief & Development marks the anniversary of its founding. It also happens to be St. Nicholas Day. That is a happy coincidence and provides an opportunity to reflect on the values that shaped St. Nicholas’ life and inform the work of Episcopal Relief & Development.
By Rob Radtke
