Trinity Church Wall Street, Episcopal Relief and Development get described as ‘true friends’ after sending help to Haitian communities

Haitian immigrants (Photo by Zach Vessels on Unsplash)

A local Haitian shared how the Trinity Church Wall Street and the Episcopal Relief and Development sent help to Haitian communities during the 2021 earthquake.

'True Friends'

According to an article from the Trinity Church Wall Street website, Ernest Cajuste, the senior program officer of the Episcopal Relief and Development and a local Haitian, shared how his grandfather used to tell that Trinity Church Wall Street and the Episcopal Relief and Development were 'true friends' for helping the Haiti community to stand again after the 2021 natural calamity.

The Trinity Church Wall Street and Episcopal Relief and Development reportedly assist the victims of the 2021 earthquake such as food, and medical care, even in the communities that are hard to reach.

Also, the two organizations aimed to strengthen the community's disaster resilience for future aftershocks and circumstances.

As of this time, through the support of the two organizations, the community was able to create an association of local organizations that are mainly designed to give immediate support to the community, as reported.

The organization has reportedly given cash assistance to households who are at risk, tents, mobile clinics that will cater to the health care needs of the community, and emotional support for educators and learners.

2021 Earthquake Haiti Response

In a report from the Episcopal Relief and Development website, the Trinity Church Wall Street gave a $500,000 grant to the Episcopal Relief & Development for Haiti's 2021 earthquake relief and recovery.

The 7.2 magnitude earthquake destroyed the Haiti community on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, and was reportedly followed by a typhoon which caused mudslides and damage.

As a response, the Episcopal Relief and Development distributed emergency cash assistance to over 20,000 people in the affected areas of the community.

The other was reportedly used for providing the basic needs of the affected families and was used for the long-term project for the vulnerable families.

Other funds were used by the organizations to help the families recover from the calamities.

About Episcopal Relief and Development

As per its website, the Episcopal Relief and Development is an organization that teams up with church, faith, and other local organizations to assist those communities who are in need.

They reportedly strengthen the fight against hunger, poverty, disaster, and disease.

As reported, their programs and advocacies are focused on helping women, children, and climate across the world.

About Trinity Church Wall Street

Based on its website, the Trinity Church Wall Street is an Episcopal parish based in New York City.

The Episcopal parish aims to build and serve the community to strengthen the connection of the faith community through its activities, programs, and ministries.

Accordingly, they also target to create generation leaders that will provide vitality and sustainability for the faith community across New York and the world.

As reported, the church's goals and its programs were guided by faith, integrity, inclusiveness, compassion, social justice, and stewardship as its core values.

Moreover, the Trinity Church Wall Street and the St. Paul's Chapel are the cornerstone of the life of the church to obtain the church's mission and vision, as reported.