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Episcopal Relief & Development's
Visibility & Awareness Update
Responding to Needs in Gaza:
Episcopal Relief & Development is supporting Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza through our partner, the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Al-Ahli provides care to the community regardless of faith or ability to pay, including psychosocial support for patients and families severely traumatized by violence. Our assistance will provide support for fuel and food, enabling the hospital to continue its life-saving work during this challenging time.
Central American Migrant Crisis:
On July 8, Episcopal Relief & Development coordinated a conference call with Episcopal Migrant Ministries (EMM) that brought together leaders from Episcopal dioceses and affiliated organizations responding to the ongoing Central American migrant crisis. We are supporting St. John's Episcopal Church in McAllen, TX, in providing hygiene and nutrition packs to migrants - mostly single parents with children - arriving at an emergency center housed at the town's Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
Parishioners are encouraged make donations to Episcopal Relief & Development's US Disaster Fund. These funds enable Episcopal Relief & Development to provide St. John's and other Church Partners with the essential supplies and resources they need. Prayerfully,
Thomas Warren, Episcopal Relief & Development Coordinator
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Youth and Young Adult News and Events
Blessing of the Backpacks
An article at Building Faith shared 6 easy steps to help involve children in your service with Blessing of the Backpacks before school starts this year. If your parish doesn't currently have a Blessing of the Backpacks service, please contact Emily Gowdy Canady for more information.
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