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Husby Experiences Dumpster Diving for a Meal

ESSEX JUNCTION, VT (May 20, 2010) – Covenant World Relief Director Dave Husby fell on such hard times, he was eating cold pizza and French fries out of a dumpster.

Who We Are

Ministries of compassion and mercy stretch far and wide as the Evangelical Covenant Church responds to domestic and global needs. This department builds on that strong foundation and continue to lead and coordinate efforts in the area of justice in order to be the heart, hands and feet of Christ.

What We Do

Racial Righteousness

World Relief

Staff

BLUE, DEBBIEexecutive director, CMJ

debbie.blue(at)covchurch.org

(773) 907-3368

HUSBY, DAVE

director, Covenant World Relief

david.husby(at)covchurch.org

(773) 907-3372

 PALMERLEE, CHRISSY assistant, CMJ

chrissy.palmerlee(at)covchurch.org

(773) 907-3301
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