
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
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Dignity & Respect,
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Professional Quality Standards
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Relationships
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Sustainable Pace
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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
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.