Category: Disaster Assistance
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Presbytery Council Recommendations for Worship & Meetings
Dear Family in Christ, I bring you greetings from the Presbytery Council, eighteen wise leaders who have been elected to attend to the overall health and wellbeing of the Presbytery of Ohio Valley, and to act as a Commission of the Presbytery between Assemblies. The Council met via Zoom video-conference today to address the evolving…
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Presbyterian Disaster Relief Project: 10,000 Hygiene Kits in 5 Years!
Calling for Hygiene kits at our March 5th Assembly: When a flood, wildfire, or hurricane devastates a community, people scramble to deal with the chaos and to recover. They need practical help – fast. Our congregations can make a difference by contributing items for hygiene kits. The Presbytery of Ohio Valley and Mid Kentucky…
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PDA responds to Hurricane Dorian
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Hurricane Dorian made landfall in the Bahamas as a Category 5 hurricane on September 1, 2019 and stalled over the islands for 24 hours, causing massive damage. So far, it is reported that 27 lives have been lost. PDA is working with partners in the Bahamas to respond to immediate needs with a solidarity grant.…
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Presbyterians aid vulnerable Puerto Ricans threatened with displacement
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One Great Hour of Sharing gifts help deedless residents secure their longtime homes By Pat Cole | Presbyterian News Service | Photos by Rich Copley The original article may be found here. Mariolga Juliá-Pacheco, coordinator of special projects for the Martin Peña Channel Land Trust, leads a tour for staff members of the Compassion, Peace…
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Presbyterian Disaster Relief Project
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When a tornado, flood, or hurricane devastates a community, people scramble to deal with the chaos and recover. They need practical help – fast. You can make a difference by contributing items for hygiene kits. Each hygiene kit in a one-gallon zip lock bag includes: 1 hand towel 1 washcloth 1 wide tooth comb (removed…
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Four PDA spiritual care providers now serving in fire, shooting affected California
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Originally published on the Presbyterian Mission site here. More help will materialize once deadly fires are out by Mike Ferguson | Presbyterian News Service A firefighter sprays water as part of efforts to put out fire in Southern California. (Courtesy of Los Angeles County) LOUISVILLE – While the deadliest fires ever to strike California continue…
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Disaster Assistance for Communities impacted by Hurricanes and Typhoons
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Do not fear, for I am with you Do not be afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you.(Isaiah 41:10) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is offering immediate aid to the communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. This joins responses already underway for those impacted by Hurricane Florence, Typhoon Mangkhut, and…