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U.S. Disaster Response

Explore how your gifts and our global partnerships connect local churches and communities in mission to alleviate human suffering around the world.

UMCOR offers hope on the long road to Helene recovery

Clean-up and assessment after Hurricane Helene enters new phases of disaster recovery. Three conferences receive grants to prepare for long-term programs.
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Solar trailer deployed after Hurricane Helene

The UMCOR-supported solar disaster response trailer powered lights, freezers and refrigerators at Camp Tygart for ERTs clearing debris near Valdosta, Georgia.

United Methodists offer relief after Helene

The United Methodist Committee on Relief is working with all affected conferences as communities begin to assess their needs. So far, grants have been awarded to the North and South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Holston conferences.

How UMCOR responds to disaster…and how you can help

From initial relief to long-term recovery, learn how UMCOR connects survivors to the help they need to rebuild their lives.

Relieving human suffering for more than 80 years

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) continues to meet the needs of vulnerable populations around the world through a strong network of partners.

How UMCOR partners with U.S. annual conferences

Hear from conference disaster response coordinators on what their partnership with UMCOR means to them.
A California-Nevada Conference volunteer teams sifts through the ashes of a survivor’s former home at the survivor's request. (Photo: (Photo: Courtesy of the California-Nevada Conference CDRC)

Not alone…fire recovery programs thrive with partners

UMCOR encourages recipients of wildfire grants to seek partners in their work, which are vital for extending recovery ministries to more people and places.

Proclaiming God’s presence after the storm

In places like hard-hit Florida, UMCOR faithfully assists thousands of U.S. residents displaced by severe weather.

UMCOR – compassionate response in the wake of disaster

Funding from “Where Most Needed” gives UMCOR the flexibility to reach people experiencing all kinds of disasters anywhere in the world.

United Methodists begin Idalia recovery

UMCOR responds with a grant for emergency supplies as well as coordination of the deployment of early response teams and solar-powered trailers.

United Methodist connection at work for Maui

Thanks to generous giving and offerings collected throughout the UMC, UMCOR will continue to support recovery efforts in Maui after the wildfires.

Contact Information

Have questions? Send us an inquiry and we’ll get back to you promptly. Please direct all media inquiries to Susan Clark, chief communications officer for Global Ministries and UMCOR.

General Inquiries

info@umcmission.org

Media Inquiries

Susan Clark, Chief Communications Officer
media@umcmission.org
800-862-4246