ARDF supports local churches serving their communities after a crisis. We commit resources and connect volunteers to trainings and opportunities to serve. We also stand by our partners for the long-haul, knowing that the impact of a disaster always outlives the world’s attention.
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Our Relief Philosophy
When disaster strikes, the local church is often in the best position to reach out to bring healing and restoration to those affected by tragedy.
We support churches and faith-based nonprofits working on the ground to bring food and other essentials, volunteer labor, and rebuilding supplies to communities in need. As our partners serve their communities, we believe the Kingdom is expanded, one tangible act of compassion at a time.
By giving through ARDF, you make an immediate difference, initiate long-term solutions, and bring the hope of Christ to communities across the globe!
How does ARDF make sure that relief events get immediate funding?
When a disaster strikes, it is important to quickly get financial aid to those who need our help. At ARDF, we want to be an immediate resource for the church on the ground so they can respond to the needs of their community. We established our General Relief Fund in 2021, designed to collect funding which can be readily available for any disaster whenever and wherever they occur.
Previously, ARDF had to fundraise for each specific event, and the process would slow our ability to respond to the needs on the ground. In addition, many events went unnoticed because they never reached the nightly news. This made fundraising difficult.
With the introduction of our General Relief Fund, we no longer had to wait to send initial funding to our partners in need. We also now have the capability to send funding to disasters that many people never hear about.
ARDF is so thankful for our General Relief Fund, and the many donors who support disaster relief through this fund. We are inspired by the biblical story of Joseph and his management of resources in Egypt. Genesis 41 tells the story of Joseph spending seven years saving resources to be ready for a seven-year famine. Joseph’s foresight and planning enabled the nation to be ready to respond to an otherwise devastating situation.
Like Joseph, ARDF needs to be wise and proactive, rather than reactive. This fund allows us to be more excellent, efficient, and effective - whenever and wherever the need for disaster relief arises.
