Bishop's Appeal for Disaster Relief

October 1, 2024

Dear Diocesan Family,

My beloved in Christ, the images of the destruction left behind by hurricane Helene remain fresh in our minds as the news coverage continues to feed us with photos of the devastation left behind by this massive storm. From Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina and North Carolina, so many lives have been affected by the storm’s aftermath. We pray for those whose lives have been lost, and their families left behind to grieve.

In light of the devastation and destruction that surrounds us, we give thanks for the safety of our homes and loved ones. In the spirit of our many blessings, I ask that you reach out in your abundance and make a donation to the Episcopal Relief and Development Hurricane Helene Relief Fund.

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The humanitarian needs are many, and ER&D stands ready to dispense much needed funds quickly. Your gift will provide our ER&D partners on the ground with critical supplies, such as food and water, pastoral care and other urgent needs. You will also be assisting with the long-term effort needed to rebuild and heal.

Please be generous with your gifts. If you are not comfortable making your donation online to ER&D, you may mail or deliver your contribution (made out to the Diocese of Easton), to Bray House at 314 North Street, Easton, MD 21601, and please include in the memo line Bishop’s Disaster Relief. The diocese will remit your donation together with the name of your parish or personal names to ER&D or you may donate via our online giving portal Please make sure to add "Hurricane Helene Relief" to the memo line. All donations will be directly deposited to the Episcopal Relief and Development office.

We continue to pray for the victims, first responders, and relief workers in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

With a grateful heart,

+Bishop San

Gracious and merciful God, we lift our prayers for all those affected by Hurricane Helene’s devastation, from the Gulf Coast to Tennessee. We pray especially for the injured and relief workers and for the restoration of communications throughout the region, to facilitate the vital saving work that is underway and give storm victims the comfort of being in touch. Through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. (Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles)