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Homeowner Trina Madsen-Smith (left) views damage caused by Hurricane Helene in Madeira Beach, Fla., with Katie Hills, director of disaster response for the United Methodist Committee on Relief.
Photo by Mike DuBose, UM News
When a community is impacted by a natural or civil disaster, The United Methodist Church is there to alleviate suffering and offer critical support through UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee on Relief. This vital work extends beyond immediate relief, helping communities rebuild their lives and recover over the long term. Through annual conferences, episcopal areas, Disaster Management Offices (DMOs) and ecumenical organizations, we partner with people around the world to help communities carry out their own disaster response, recovery and mitigation efforts.
Photo: Courtesy of Rio Texas Disaster Response
On July 4, historic rain levels led to catastrophic flash flooding and hundreds of deaths along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas. In response, UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Rio Texas Annual Conference to support immediate relief efforts. The grant provides relief to those impacted through Early Response Team deployment, debris removal, distribution […]
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Supported by UMCOR, partner UPA distributes food to people in Gaza.
Photo: UPA
Since this conflict began in October 2023, the need in Gaza remains overwhelming. UMCOR is actively responding to the humanitarian crisis by awarding grants to local partners in Israel, Gaza and the surrounding region. Partners are using funds for relocation support; food and hygiene kits for internally displaced people; support of students and their continued […]
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UMCOR's director of Disaster Response visits communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.
Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News
Hurricane Helene devastated parts of the southeastern U.S., bringing catastrophic wind, rain and flash flooding to many states and communities. In response, UMCOR is coordinating with affected annual conferences and supporting their local relief efforts. UMCOR has awarded solidarity grants to the North Georgia, South Georgia, Western North Carolina and Holston annual conferences. Additionally, UMCOR-trained […]
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Photo: Sean Sutton, MAG
Since the February 2022 invasion of Ukraine by Russian forces, UMCOR has acted on behalf of The United Methodist Church to provide aid and assistance. Grants for immediate relief have been given to trusted partners – United Methodist churches in surrounding countries, ecumenical partners and non-governmental organizations – to provide direct aid inside Ukraine as […]
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John Lusulu, financial assistant with the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s disaster management office in eastern Congo, helps a young woman carry food during a distribution operation for people displaced by war in Goma, Congo.
Photo: Chadrack Tambwe Londe, UM News
In January, an escalation in fighting between the M23 rebel group and government forces displaced, injured and endangered hundreds of thousands of civilians in the city of Goma. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the East Congo Episcopal Area to support immediate needs of the displaced.
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