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Disaster Response & Relief Hub

We are grateful for the support and partnership of Episcopal Relief and Development. On this page, you can find ways to help and get help as we recover from natural disaster in our region. 

Our Mission

Leverage the gifts of our congregations, donors, and partners to support the recovery of impoverished and marginalized people affected by natural disasters in our region through building relationships and stewarding resources that center dignity and quality work at a sustainable pace for long-term recovery efforts.

Our Values

  • Dignity & Respect,

  • Professional Quality Standards

  • Relationships

  • Sustainable Pace

  • Stewardship 

Mental Health Support

Feeling overwhelmed, distressed, anxious? You are not alone—help is a text or call away.

 

The National Disaster Distress Helpline is a valuable resource for our VOAD network and accessible 24/7 for responders, support teams, volunteers—for you, however and wherever you may support in the disaster/humanitarian sector.

Simply text or call 1-800-985-5990

Para ayuda en español, opríma el numero “2”.

For more information, visit samhsa.gov/ddh

Jada Bryson has offered free spiritual direction during this time. Contact her at Northernstar.direction@gmail.com

Diocese of Western North Carolina​​​

Give directly to our relief fund to directly support our diocesan recovery efforts. 

Episcopal Relief & Development: 

 

ERD is a critical partner to us in our recovery. Funds collected will be used for long-term relief efforts as well as emergency grants, which are for churches in affected areas that are in a position to respond to needs in their local community.

Donate Financially

Disaster Response Team

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Bishop’s Deputy for Disaster Response and Recovery

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Archdeacon Brenda Gilbert

Assistant Coordinator for Donations and Volunteers

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Mr. Dan Gilbert

Assistant Coordinator for Logistics and Technology

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Latino/Hispanic Community Support

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Fellow for Disaster Response & Recovery

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Family Liaison Coordinator

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Family Liaison Coordinator

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Field Consultant & Advisor Volunteer

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Staff Assistant to Bishop's Deputy Volunteer 

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Public Relations & Communications Advisor

The Disaster Response Team shares an email address.     Contact them Here

The Episcopal Diocese of Western North Carolina

ADDRESS

900B CentrePark Drive

Asheville, NC 28805

OFFICE HOURS

Monday-Thursday: 8:30AM - 4:30 PM

Friday: 8:30AM - 3:00PM

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