Adventist Development and Relief Agency
Connection to Canadian Foodgrains Bank
When you give, your contribution can be credited to the Adventist Development and Relief account. Adventist Development and Relief will determine how those funds, and any CIDA matching funds, will be used.
Adventist Development and Relief receives requests for food from its overseas partners. Each request is reviewed to ensure the food and support provided will improve the lives of the people receiving the assistance - in both the short and long terms.
Once planning is complete (including details to ensure safe and reliable delivery), Canadian Foodgrains Bank arranges the purchase and shipping of the food. Adventist Development and Relief often works together with other Foodgrains Bank church members on shipments.
Adventist Development and Relief has been a member of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank since 1990.
History
Between 1831 and 1844, William Miller--a Baptist preacher and former army captain in the War of 1812--launched the "great second advent awakening" believing Jesus has begun a special ministry in heaven for His followers.
In 1860, at Battle Creek Michigan, the loosely knit congregation chose the name Seventh-day Adventist and in 1863 formally organized a church body.
Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) is the development and relief arm of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Programs are primarily funded by individuals and corporate sponsors through a network of churches in all provinces and territories.
For more information, visit the Website at www.adra.ca.