Press Release – September 19, 2017
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contacts: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or (302) 236-7438
Delaware Senate Majority Caucus
For immediate release
Contacts: Mat Marshall, (302) 577-8897 or (302) 236-7438
Nonprofits, interfaith community draw local officials’ support for Harvey relief campaign
Sen. Stephanie Hansen, colleagues will partner with Hurricane relief “Operation”
With Houston and its surrounding communities still reeling from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, a Middletown clergyman is rallying a coalition of dozens of nonprofits, faith communities, community leaders, and volunteers around a statewide relief effort—and state officials are lining up to support the cause.
That effort, Operation Fill That Truck For Texas, has identified a list of needed relief supplies and secured eight drop-off sites in all three counties. On October 22, volunteers will load those supplies into a tractor-trailer and send them off to Houston, TX.
Bishop Jeffery Broughton, Sr. of Living Grace Worship Cathedral alluded to the Book of Matthew, saying he was moved to take action through compassion for those in need.
"A natural disaster has a way of uniting us together through faith, love and compassion for those in need,” said Bishop Broughton. “Hurricane Harvey has affected us all emotionally, mentally and physically through all types of media and personal relationships. In Matthew 25:42, Jesus says: ‘For I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me... Inasmuch as you did not do it for the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’
“It is our responsibility to provide as much help and resources to those that are in need. I love people and if I can bring Glory to God the father by helping and serving others locally and nationally, then I’m living my purpose here on earth."
Broughton is a constituent of Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, who says she’s throwing her support behind the effort and rallying her colleagues to join her.
“The news and images coming out of Texas have been heartbreaking for people across the country,” said Sen. Hansen. “That’s why I was so moved to learn that Bishop Broughton was coordinating a statewide relief effort for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Bishop Broughton and his wife believe deeply in loving their neighbors—including those halfway across the country—and they’ve worked tirelessly to unite different faith communities, nonprofits, local businesses, unions, and volunteers around the cause of service to those in need. In a time of such incredible need, that show of unity is commendable, and agreeing to partner with their campaign was an easy decision. Several colleagues in my Caucus have already agreed to support this effort, and I invite leaders across Delaware—Democrats and Republicans alike—to join us.”
In addition to Sen. Hansen, officials supporting the effort include Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long; Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride, D-Hawk’s Nest; and Sen. Nicole Poore, D-New Castle. They join dozens of mission partners identified by Bishop Broughton, including:
Faith groups
· Christian Love Worship Cathedral
· Ecclesia Family Worship Center, Inc.
· First Pilgrim Baptist Church
· Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
· Interdenominational Ministers Action Council (IMAC)
· Islamic Society of Delaware
· Living Grace Worship Cathedral Middletown
· Masjid Isa Ibn-e-Maryam Mosque New Mount Bethel Baptist Church
· Morningstar Church of God in Christ
· Mt. Carmel Church of the Living God
· New Life Christian Outreach
· Rehoboth Temple of Praise
· St. Andrews Lutheran Church
· Star Hill AME Church
· United Covenant Churches of Christ, Mid-Atlantic Region
State agencies
· Capital School District
· Delaware National Guard
· Delaware State Police
· Middletown Police Department
Area businesses
· 71682 Design & Branding
· Allied Bayshore Moving & Storage Company
· Armstrong Relocation
· Delmarva Flagging Co.
· HealthSouth of Middletown
· Oasis Hair Design
· Reads Moving System
· Schneider Trailer & Container Company
· Staples
· TD Bank
· Tiffanee and Co. Bakery
Nonprofits and other community groups
· Delaware Building & Construction Trades Council Laborers Local 199
· Delaware Fatherhood & Family Coalition
· Delaware Public Employees Council 81/AFSCME
· Delaware State University
· First State Community Action
· Kent Sussex Community Services
· M.O.T. NAACP 21-AB
A list of needed items, opportunities to help, and drop-off sites can be found on the attached event flyer. Questions about event specifics and volunteer opportunities should be directed to Bishop Jeffery Broughton at (302) 285-9754.
That effort, Operation Fill That Truck For Texas, has identified a list of needed relief supplies and secured eight drop-off sites in all three counties. On October 22, volunteers will load those supplies into a tractor-trailer and send them off to Houston, TX.
Bishop Jeffery Broughton, Sr. of Living Grace Worship Cathedral alluded to the Book of Matthew, saying he was moved to take action through compassion for those in need.
"A natural disaster has a way of uniting us together through faith, love and compassion for those in need,” said Bishop Broughton. “Hurricane Harvey has affected us all emotionally, mentally and physically through all types of media and personal relationships. In Matthew 25:42, Jesus says: ‘For I was hungry and you gave Me no food; I was thirsty and you gave Me no drink; I was a stranger and you did not take Me in, naked and you did not clothe Me, sick and in prison and you did not visit Me... Inasmuch as you did not do it for the least of these, you did not do it to Me.’
“It is our responsibility to provide as much help and resources to those that are in need. I love people and if I can bring Glory to God the father by helping and serving others locally and nationally, then I’m living my purpose here on earth."
Broughton is a constituent of Sen. Stephanie Hansen, D-Middletown, who says she’s throwing her support behind the effort and rallying her colleagues to join her.
“The news and images coming out of Texas have been heartbreaking for people across the country,” said Sen. Hansen. “That’s why I was so moved to learn that Bishop Broughton was coordinating a statewide relief effort for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Bishop Broughton and his wife believe deeply in loving their neighbors—including those halfway across the country—and they’ve worked tirelessly to unite different faith communities, nonprofits, local businesses, unions, and volunteers around the cause of service to those in need. In a time of such incredible need, that show of unity is commendable, and agreeing to partner with their campaign was an easy decision. Several colleagues in my Caucus have already agreed to support this effort, and I invite leaders across Delaware—Democrats and Republicans alike—to join us.”
In addition to Sen. Hansen, officials supporting the effort include Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long; Senate President Pro Tempore David McBride, D-Hawk’s Nest; and Sen. Nicole Poore, D-New Castle. They join dozens of mission partners identified by Bishop Broughton, including:
Faith groups
· Christian Love Worship Cathedral
· Ecclesia Family Worship Center, Inc.
· First Pilgrim Baptist Church
· Interdenominational Ministerial Alliance
· Interdenominational Ministers Action Council (IMAC)
· Islamic Society of Delaware
· Living Grace Worship Cathedral Middletown
· Masjid Isa Ibn-e-Maryam Mosque New Mount Bethel Baptist Church
· Morningstar Church of God in Christ
· Mt. Carmel Church of the Living God
· New Life Christian Outreach
· Rehoboth Temple of Praise
· St. Andrews Lutheran Church
· Star Hill AME Church
· United Covenant Churches of Christ, Mid-Atlantic Region
State agencies
· Capital School District
· Delaware National Guard
· Delaware State Police
· Middletown Police Department
Area businesses
· 71682 Design & Branding
· Allied Bayshore Moving & Storage Company
· Armstrong Relocation
· Delmarva Flagging Co.
· HealthSouth of Middletown
· Oasis Hair Design
· Reads Moving System
· Schneider Trailer & Container Company
· Staples
· TD Bank
· Tiffanee and Co. Bakery
Nonprofits and other community groups
· Delaware Building & Construction Trades Council Laborers Local 199
· Delaware Fatherhood & Family Coalition
· Delaware Public Employees Council 81/AFSCME
· Delaware State University
· First State Community Action
· Kent Sussex Community Services
· M.O.T. NAACP 21-AB
A list of needed items, opportunities to help, and drop-off sites can be found on the attached event flyer. Questions about event specifics and volunteer opportunities should be directed to Bishop Jeffery Broughton at (302) 285-9754.
###
Press Contacts
Scott Goss
Communications Director
(302) 744-4180
scott.goss@delaware.gov
Dylan McDowell
Communications Assistant
(302) 744-4282
dylan.mcdowell@delaware.gov
Scott Goss
Communications Director
(302) 744-4180
scott.goss@delaware.gov
Dylan McDowell
Communications Assistant
(302) 744-4282
dylan.mcdowell@delaware.gov