Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development (TEDRD) is a ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas helping Episcopalians and their neighbors to prepare for, respond to, and recover from emergency situations.
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News & Information
TEDRD announces 1st Annual Diocesan Emergency Preparedness Month
Get ready. Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief & Development has declared May Diocesan Emergency Preparedness Month.
Emergencies can occur at any time, as the recent earthquakes in Haiti, Chile, Turkey, and other locations worldwide have shown. Every parish and every family should take steps to prepare for the emergencies that may affect them, whether fire, flood, tornado, hurricane, earthquake, tsunami or break-in.
For resources to prepare your congregation and families, check out our blog, twitter, and preparedness webpage.
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Volunteer with us!
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Intern with us!
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We are stronger than ever! Most of the spring and summer are booked up with volunteers, so schedule your trip soon before we run out of space!
If you worked on a home over the past year, check out Facebook to see updated pictures and stories.
To schedule a trip, contact Luke Blount, Volunteer Coordinator, at 713.252.9693.
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We are now accepting applications for fall internships! At TEDRD, interns serve as Crew Chiefs, supervising daily rebuild work and volunteers.
Previous experience in construction or working with volunteers is helpful, but not necessary. On-site training will be provided.
To view a full job description and details about this position, click here.
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TEDRD T-Shirts for Sale
As Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief and Development focuses on the 2010 year, we are looking to raise funds to continue repairing homes and lives.
An easy way to help out is to purchase one of our T-shirts. Send us a donation of at least $15 and receive your choice of shirt:
Just send your cash or check to:
Texas Episcopal Disaster Relief
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427 Market Street
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Galveston, TX 77550
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Checks can be made out to the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, and be sure to write Hurricane Ike Relief in the memo line. Also, please specify the size (S-XXL) and color (purple or grey) of the shirt you would like as well as a return address.
Staff
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Maggie Immler, Relief Coordinator
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281-229-2467
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Gary Davis, Construction Project Manager
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Luke Blount, Volunteer Coordinator (AmeriCorps*VISTA)
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713-252-9693
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Carolyn Gibbs, Preparedness & Planning Coordinator (AmeriCorps*VISTA)
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734-474-9504
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Nikki Rumley, Crew Chief
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Jim Serwan, Crew Chief
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Josie Gerriets, Crew Chief
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Kerri Symes, Crew Chief
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Courtney Graham, Crew Chief
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Leslie Bean, Crew Chief
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Travis Hicks, Crew Chief
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Diocesan Support
Your diocesan staff aims to provide leadership and resources for you and your parish in an emergency. We are prepared to organize the timely and efficient dissemination of accurate and helpful information. As one church, the Bishop and your diocesan staff will help mobilize and deploy resources.
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