May 10 Offering Will Save Lives Worldwide
SILVER SPRING, MD (May 2, 2025) – The Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA) invites communities across the U.S. and around the world to participate in the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering (DFRO) on Saturday, May 10. This annual event supports ADRA’s global humanitarian efforts and Adventist Community Services (ACS) in the United States.
This year, donations made directly to ADRA will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 through May 31, doubling the impact of each contribution. To qualify for the match, donations must be made via ADRA’s official channels: by phone, online at ADRA.org/Offering, or by check with “DFRO” noted in the memo line.
Global Response to Ongoing Crises
ADRA responds to an average of two disasters each week. The global humanitarian organization offers crucial assistance during long-term humanitarian crises and conflicts. In 2024 alone, ADRA responded to over 114 emergencies worldwide, delivering aid and hope to communities facing devastating circumstances.
In the past year, ADRA has been actively responding to a multitude of global emergencies, including:
- Conflicts in Ukraine and Sudan
- Natural disasters such as earthquakes in Morocco and Myanmar, hurricanes in Mexico and the Caribbean, and floods in the Philippines, Brazil, and Malawi
- Wildfires in North and South America
- Drought and famine crises across parts of Africa
- Displacement and humanitarian needs in the Middle East, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and other regions.
Your support through the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering enables ADRA to provide essential aid and long-term recovery to worldwide communities in crisis.
Get Involved: Church Resources Available
To assist churches in promoting this important offering, ADRA has prepared a comprehensive Church Kit, which includes:
- PowerPoint slide for church announcements
- Social media guide
- Emergency response videos
- Direct donation link: ADRA.org/Offering
Church leaders are encouraged to visit adra.org/church-emergency-response to download the full resource kit. These materials can be incorporated into Sabbath programming to help engage congregations in this vital mission.
A Legacy of Compassion
Established in the late 1950s, the Disaster and Famine Relief Offering has been a cornerstone of the Adventist Church’s mission to serve those in need. Today, donor contributions continue to support ADRA’s global humanitarian work and ACS’s community programs in the U.S., embodying the church’s commitment to compassion and service.
Double the Relief. Double the Hope.
Make a difference; donate today here. Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $50,000 through May 31. Your generosity can go twice as far in helping families in crisis this month.
