Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fall Newsletter
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Fall Newsletter
In this newsletter, we are sharing updates on the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, as well as new resources such as our mid-year report, and regional reports on our work in Ukraine and Israel/Palestine. A new five-year partnership was launched in Haiti, long-term recovery work and Migration Accompaniment Ministry is ongoing in many places, and PDA’s story ministry continues work on a new gun violence documentary. |
2024 Mid-Year Report |
The 2024 Mid-Year Report, available in English and Spanish, provides a brief summary of our work in the first half of this year. |
Hurricane Helene |
Hurricane Helene devastated communities for hundreds of miles and will require long-term recovery for years. Resources such as a bulletin insert, news articles and video interviews with mid-councils affected by Hurricane Helene are available on the PDA website. |
Hurricane Milton |
PDA’s Director Rev. Edwin González-Castillo and PDA’s Associate for National Disaster Response Rev. Jim Kirk share about the response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton in a new downloadable video. |
Ukraine Report |
This new report summarizes the work done in Ukraine and nearby countries in response to the war. |
Israel/Palestine Report |
This new report provides an overview of the grant work done in Israel/Palestine over the last year. |
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance expands recovery support in Haiti |
A five-year partnership with Living Waters for the World and local leadership will increase access to clean drinking water. |
Counter Stories Productions |
The heart behind amplifying stories: PDA’s Story Ministry is working on a new documentary about gun violence. |
Migration Accompaniment Ministry |
Panelists decry divisive rhetoric against refugees and other newcomers: Tolerance and mutual understanding are encouraged during Church World Service webinar. |
Emotional & Spiritual Care |
Hurricanes highlight importance of spiritually based trauma care. |
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