Two more Brethren grants given for Hurricane Katrina relief efforts.

The Emergency Disaster Fund has given two more grants of $50,000 and $15,000 toward the Hurricane Katrina relief effort in addition to several previous grants, bringing the total to $110,000. The fund is a ministry of the Church of the Brethren General Board.

The $15,000 grant supports the clean-up project in Citronelle, Ala., opened by the Brethren Disaster Response program on Sept. 13. The project is based at Cedar Creek Church of the Brethren and is a cooperative effort with the congregation and Southeastern District.

The $50,000 grant supports a greatly expanded Church World Service appeal of more than $9,500,000 related to Hurricane Katrina. The appeal includes five major areas of response: deployment of Disaster Response and Recovery Liaisons; the distribution of Tools of Hope, blankets, and Gift of the Heart Kits; development and support of longterm recovery organizations; spiritual care and Care-for-Caregivers; and a relocation program for 500 displaced Americans.

To give to the Emergency Disaster Fund go to www.brethrendisasterresponse.org or mail checks made payable to the Emergency Disaster Fund to 1451 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120.

Source: 9/23/2005 Newsline
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