GOARCH Delivers Rapid Aid to Florida Parishes Devastated โby Hurricanes Helene andโค Milton
NEW YORK – The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese ofโ america (GOARCH) swiftly mobilized resources to support parishioners andโฃ communities in โฃFlorida reeling โคfrom the recent impact of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, providing critical financial assistance for immediateโ recovery needs. The aid initiative,fueled byโ generous donations from across the archdiocese,focused on restoring homes and livesโ disrupted by the storms.
The hurricanes, which struck Florida in swift succession, left many families facing urgent challenges – fromโ securing temporary shelter to replacing essential belongings. Recognizing the immediate need, GOARCH channeled fundsโข directly to service providers whenever possible,โ ensuring accountability โand maximizing impact. โAll expenditures wereโ meticulously documented with supporting receipts.
Archbishop Elpidophoros highlighted the collective response, stating, “Theโ devastation caused by Hurricanes โฃHeleneโ and Milton was metโค with a unified and heartfelt โขresponse from acrossโค our Archdiocese. I am deeply moved by the generosity of our faithful and the tireless โฃefforts of those who brought hope and tangible aid to our parishes, brothers, and โขsistersโ in โคneed.”
The Archdiocese’sโ response underscores itsโ commitment to providing both spiritual andโ practical support during times of crisis. “In times of trial,our Orthodox faith calls us not only to prayer,but to action rooted in โlove and compassion,” His โEminence emphasized.This aid represents a vital step in the long-term recovery process for affected communities, demonstrating the enduring โขstrength and solidarity of the Greek Orthodox โfaithful.