Research by Topic: hurricane-irma
ABHMS garners 9 awards from Religion Communicators Council
Published April 6, 2018At left: American Baptist Home Mission Societies’ Curtis Ramsey-Lucas and Susan Gottshall receive awards from the Religion Communicators Council at a dinner in Atlanta.
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ABHMS’ initial ‘Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico’ fundraising goal is surpassed; great need remains
Published February 12, 2018VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 2/12/18)—Thanks to the generous contributions of congregations, organizations and individuals both in and outside of the American Baptist family, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) is elated to report that the initial fundraising goal for its “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico” initiative—in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA)—via One Great […]
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ABHMS continues to support restoration of Puerto Rico with funds, supplies, visits
Published October 20, 2017At left: Funds that ABHMS transferred to Puerto Rico were used to purchase food.
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Video de ABHMS en español enfoca las necesidades de Puerto Rico
Published October 18, 2017La Dra. Laura Miraz, directora ejecutiva asociada para Recursos Humanos de ABHMS, entrevista al Rvdo. Salvador Orellana, coordinador nacional de Ministerios Latinos de ABHMS, y director adjunto de logística y relaciones para la iniciativa de ABHMS: Reconstruyamos. Restauremos. Renovemos Puerto Rico. VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/18/17)—En el video en español publicado hoy, el Rvdo. Salvador […]
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ABHMS’ Spanish-language video addresses needs in Puerto Rico
Published October 18, 2017Laura Miraz, PhD., SPHR, ABHMS associate executive director, Human Resource Services, interviews the Rev. Salvador Orellana, ABHMS national coordinator of Latino Ministries and deputy director of logistics and relationships, for ABHMS’ “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico.” VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 10/18/17)—In a Spanish-language video posted today, the Rev. Salvador Orellana, ABHMS national coordinator of Latino […]
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Travelogue takes American Baptists on the road with ABHMS Disaster-response Ministries
Published September 25, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/25/17)—Beginning tomorrow, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) takes American Baptists on the road with ABHMS Disaster-response Ministries as it assesses the damage and connects with survivors and others on the ground in hurricane-ravaged areas from Louisiana and Texas to Florida and Puerto Rico. Through photographs and videos as well as […]
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American Baptist Home Mission Societies pledges to rebuild, restore, renew Puerto Rico
Published September 22, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/22/17)— In response to the devastating one-two punch leveled at Puerto Rico first by Hurricane Irma and most recently by Hurricane Maria, American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS), in partnership with American Baptist Churches USA (ABCUSA), will launch a multi-year initiative, “Rebuilding, Restoring, Renewing Puerto Rico,” Executive Director Dr. Jeffrey Haggray […]
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ABHMS continues to support hurricanes Harvey, Irma survivors
Published September 19, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/19/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) continues to provide support to the survivors of hurricanes Harvey and Irma. Both recently brought strong winds and flooding that resulted in structural damage, power outages, injuries and fatalities—Harvey in Texas and Louisiana, and Irma in Puerto Rico and Florida. Hurricane Harvey relief efforts On […]
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DONATE TO HURRICANE IRMA RELIEF
Published September 8, 2017VALLEY FORGE, PA (ABNS 9/8/17)—American Baptist Home Mission Societies (ABHMS) urges American Baptists to pray for and donate One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) funds to those in the path of Hurricane Irma, a Category 5-turned-Category 4 storm that has affected the Caribbean islands, rendering approximately 1 million people in Puerto Rico without power. Media outlets are […]
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