ADRA Partners with ACS to Support Hurricane Victims in North America

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is working with Adventist Community Services (ACS) to assist victims of Hurricane Helene in recovery efforts across the United States.

ADRA has granted US$150,000 to ACS to support relief efforts in areas such as Asheville, North Carolina, Georgia, and other severely affected regions. This collaboration aims to expand operations and provide much-needed emergency assistance to those impacted by the hurricane.

“Countless families are struggling to recover from these tragic disasters, and by partnering with Adventist Community Services, we can reach many more people in need,” said Imad Madanat, ADRA’s International vice president for humanitarian affairs. “As a global humanitarian agency that responds to an average of two disasters each week, we understand the critical importance of providing timely access to recovery resources. We are committed to supporting ACS during this challenging time to help communities across the United States.”

As part of the relief efforts, ADRA has also delivered hundreds of solar lanterns to ACS’s relief operations warehouse in Asheville. These compact, portable lanterns provide a reliable backup light source for communities without power. Durable and waterproof, the lanterns can be charged via solar energy or micro-USB, ensuring safe illumination when electricity is unavailable.

“It is during these crucial times that the power of collaboration creates a greater force for good,” said W. Derrick Lea, ACS executive director for the North American Division. “ACS is actively responding to the needs of those affected by these storms, and our partnership with ADRA brings invaluable support to ensure our distribution centers can provide essential items for recovery.”

Donations to support hurricane victims can be a beacon of hope and healing for communities in need, ADRA leaders said. “Together with ADRA and ACS, you can make a profound difference in the lives of those affected. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps rebuild lives and restore hope… Together, we can help communities rise again.”

About ADRA 

The Adventist Development and Relief Agency is the international humanitarian arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving in 118 countries. Its work empowers communities and changes lives around the world by providing sustainable community development and disaster relief. ADRA’s purpose is to serve humanity so all may live as God intended.

About Adventist Community Services 

Adventist Community Services is the official community outreach ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the North American Division territories, which cover Canada, North America, Guam and Micronesia, and Bermuda. ACS serves the whole person, a concept known as holistic ministry; their mission is to “serve communities in Christ’s name.”