Grant Promotes Interfaith Understanding

A $25,000 grant was given to the Diocese of New York for the Episcopal-Muslim Relations Committee of the Ecumenical and Interfaith Commission following September 11. The committee works to foster understanding with Muslim communities, combat defamation, promote justice, and raise awareness of Islam. The funds will mainly be used for communications and correspondence materials, in addition to hospitality events between Episcopal and Muslim communities.

Supporting Ministry of Chaplains And Trauma Workers in New York

A $30,000 grant was awarded to the Diocese of New York for Episcopal chaplains and trauma workers who assisted in rescue and recovery operations following the tragic events on September 11. The grant will help certify and train other chaplains to continue their ministry at Ground Zero and help support chaplains who served at the city's temporary mortuary located at the site.