Emergency Relief for Diocese of New York



Posted: 9/18/2001

In the wake of the September 11 Disaster, Episcopal Relief Development has awarded a $25,000 emergency grant to the Diocese of New York. These funds will provide emergency food and clothing supplies for 24-hour rescue workers. In collaboration with the General Theological Seminary, Seamen's Church Institute is maintaining a well-stocked canteen and a place of refuge for rescue workers to rest and replenish their energy.

The Seamen's Church Institute is an ecumenical agency affiliated with the Episcopal Church and located near the site of the disaster. Contributions for this tragedy should be made payable to Episcopal Relief and Development and designated for September 11 Disaster Fund. Mail contributions to:

Episcopal Relief and Development
Box 12043, Newark, NJ 07101

For additional information, please contact us at (800) 334-7626 ext. 5129

How ERD is making a difference...

Countries
We lift communities out of poverty around the world in areas such as Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia. We partner with local organizations in the Anglican Communion to ensure vulnerable people have healthy food to eat and get proper health care.

Domestic
We provide critical supplies to people through local dioceses after natural and human-made disasters. We partner with the dioceses to get life-saving aid to children and their families and stay with communities after the crisis to provide ongoing support.





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