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Episcopal Migration Ministries thanks Latter-day Saints for generous support, partnership

August 10, 2021
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During the past five years, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has made cash and in-kind donations totaling more than $1 million to Episcopal Migration Ministries, impacting thousands of lives. This year’s gift was $297,000.

“We are deeply grateful and give thanks to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for their continued support and dedication to this life-saving program and vital ministry of the church,” said the Rev. Charles Robertson, canon to the presiding bishop for ministry beyond The Episcopal Church.

The Latter-day Saints’ financial and in-kind support—which totals $1,157,680.48 since 2016—has allowed Episcopal Migration Ministries to offer grants to its affiliate partners to directly help refugee clients affected physically or economically by the COVID-19 pandemic.

About Episcopal Migration Ministries

Episcopal Migration Ministries (EMM) is a ministry of The Episcopal Church and is one of nine national agencies responsible for resettling refugees in the United States in partnership with the government. EMM has 12 affiliate offices in 10 states. In 2020, it helped resettle 1,121 individuals from 29 countries. In addition to its long-standing work in refugee resettlement ministry, EMM is The Episcopal Church’s convening place for collaboration, education, and information-sharing on migration.

To directly support EMM and its life-changing work, visit www.episcopalmigrationministries.org/give, or text “EMM” to 41444 (standard messaging and data may rates apply). 

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