Category: Disaster Assistance
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Fires rage out of control in Southern California, affecting churches and presbyteries
At least one PC(USA) church is destroyed and five people have been killed in the wind-whipped blazes by Darla Carter | Presbyterian News Service Originally posted January 9, 2025, Click here to read the article on the PC(USA) website LOUISVILLE — A series of dangerous fires in the Los Angeles area had grown so large…
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Israel-Palestine resource page created
The Presbyterian Mission Agency created a landing page devoted to resources addressing the war in Gaza and the Middle East. The comprehensive list of resources include church policies, multi-media pieces, advocacy opportunities, partner voices in the region, and more. Click Here to Learn More
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Humanitarian Response in Israel/Palestine
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We have witnessed the millions of people caught in the middle of the devastating conflict between the government of Israel and Hamas. This is a dire humanitarian crisis and the loss of human life is unimaginable. Through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA), the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is providing assistance to those most vulnerable, and supporting partners…
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Support PDA’s response to Hawai‘i wildfires
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Financial support for relief efforts can be designated to DR000165, which supports the church’s response to wildfires in the U.S.
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Disaster Assistance is available from the US Small Business Administration
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Businesses, Homeowners, Renters, and Non-Profits are eligible for loans to repair/replace damage from the storms March 31/April 1st. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has trained, experienced customer service representatives at a FEMA Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) located in Morgan County at the 4H Exhibition Building, 1749 Hospital Dr., Martinsville, IN 46151. The DRC is open…
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Tornado Damage in Sullivan & Martinsville
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The following is adapted from the Prayers of the Presbytery announcement sent by the Rev. Susan McGhee on Sunday, April 2, 2023. Another news article, Tornadoes damage PC(USA) churches and destroy homes in the presbyteries of Ohio Valley and Arkansas, was published by PCUSA on 4/4/2023. In Sullivan, where the Rev. Dawn Black serves as pastor of First Presbyterian…
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Ukraine Emergency Appeal
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The current Russian invasion that started on February 24 follows eight years of conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Hundreds of thousands of people across the country are enduring bombings and assault by Russian military forces; and have lost power, been cut off from water and fuel. Read more…