Episcopal Relief and Development

2022 Report to Episcopal Diocese of Michigan Convention

Episcopal Relief & Development

US 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Episcopal Relief and Development has been around for over 75 years and today they reach three million people annually.

This report shares with you some of Episcopal Relied & Development ministry program work during the past year:

• It is excited to share that Episcopal Relief & Development One Thousand Days of Love

Campaign met its goal of raising $3 million to support children worldwide. Thanks to individuals, congregations and dioceses across The Episcopal Church and the Anglican

Communion. However, you can still support One Thousand Days of Love Campaign with your contribution throughout the remainder of 2022.

“We know that when we support children, we are also helping their families and communities to thrive.” Young children need: Nutritious food; clean water; a healthy and safe environment in which to grow; and access to health care.

• Respond to Civil Unrest and the Covid -19 Pandemic in South Sudan.

• Supporting Partners after flooding in the South: Diocese of Lexington and Southwestern

Virginia.

• Responding to New Mexico Wildfires.

• Support the humanitarian response to the Crisis in Ukraine.

Under the compassionate leadership of our bishop, Bishop Perry our contribution to support Ukrainian Refugees was: $161,343.84 from the diocese, individuals, congregations and friends. Thank you Diocese of Michigan – you set the bar high in helping to support the needs of refugees suffering in Ukraine.

Your ongoing support for the work of Episcopal Relief & Development can take several different other forms: • (www.episcopalrelief.org) provides detail information about their programs, church educational resources, and ways to help. • Pray for staff, program partners and participants around the world.