Anglicans in the diocese responded generously to the Bishop’s Appeal for Jamaican Relief & Restoration.
As of April 24, Anglicans had given $65,000 to the appeal. With a $50,000 matching grant from FaithWorks, the total amount sent to Jamaica was $115,000.
“You responded with perseverance,” wrote Bishop Andrew Asbil in his weekly letter to the diocese at the end of the appeal. “I am told that 17 of our parishes, 184 individuals and our beloved Sisterhood of St. John the Divine all made heartfelt and generous donations. People have sent in their gifts from every corner of our diocese – from $20 to $2,000. I want to single out the parish of St. Paul, Newmarket, which raised an incredible $9,000. Amazing! It has been an outpouring of love and support to a devastated island. Thank you, thank you, thank you.”
The appeal, held from late February to mid-April, raised money to help Jamaica rebuild after Hurricane Melissa devastated the Caribbean island nation last year. About half of the places of worship were destroyed by the storm, along with homes, schools and infrastructure.
All the funds raised were forwarded to Alongside Hope for distribution through its established partners in Jamaica.
Ordinary things in ordinary time