Haiti Crisis
In Haiti, escalating violence, frequent natural disasters and cuts to international humanitarian aid have left at-risk communities more vulnerable than ever. Through grants to local partners in the country, UMCOR is continuing to provide women, children and families with health care, counseling services, food and shelter needs, and more.
Colorado Wildfires
On December 30, a fire rapidly spread through Boulder County, Colorado, that consumed over 6,000 acres and close to 1,000 homes. UMCOR awarded an emergency grant to the Mountain Sky Conference to assist with the immediate needs of evacuees and other survivors of the Marshall Fire. UMCOR followed with a recovery grant in 2022 to […]
U.S. Storms and Tornadoes
Following a deadly string of December storms and tornadoes, UMCOR supported conference disaster response coordinators in damage assessment and immediate relief efforts. Initial emergency grants were awarded in Kentucky, Arkansas and Western Tennessee to support local response efforts. UMCOR awarded a substantial recovery grant to the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Annual Conference in 2022 for volunteer engagement […]
Super Typhoon Rai
Super Typhoon Rai struck with unpredicted force in mid-December, causing the death and displacement of hundreds of people. The storm toppled structures and caused severe flooding and landslides. UMCOR provided emergency assistance [https://umcmission.org/um-news/filipino-churches-step-up-after-super-typhoon/] to address immediate needs in areas most damaged by the typhoon and will continue to support the Disaster Management Offices through long-term […]
Kenya and Madagascar Drought
UMCOR awarded grants to the Methodist Church of Kenya and the Methodist Church Madagascar for emergency food rations to help meet the basic needs of thousands of vulnerable families affected by the ongoing drought.
Louisiana Storms and Tornadoes
In October, multiple tornados and high winds hit the already ravaged areas of Lake Charles and southern Louisiana. UMCOR awarded a solidarity grant to the Louisiana Conference to support their meeting of urgent needs such as food and shelter and to support volunteer efforts, initial case work and other relief activities.
Hurricane Ida
Category 4 Hurricane Ida made landfall in Louisiana on August 29, the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina, and continued to bring destruction along the east coast. UMCOR awarded initial solidarity grants to the Louisiana, Mississippi, Greater New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, New York and Susquehanna conferences. It awarded a recovery grant to the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference […]
Haiti Earthquake and Tropical Storm Grace
Following a devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake on August 14, and Tropical Storm Grace which dumped 10 inches of rain on Haiti just two days later, UMCOR worked with partners to meet the immediate needs of survivors [https://umcmission.org/news-statements/umcor-issues-first-grants-for-haiti-relief/], addressing healthcare, food, water and hygiene. It continues to offer humanitarian assistance by offering cash assistance and targeting […]
Tropical Storm Fred
UMCOR awarded an emergency grant to the Western North Carolina Annual Conference to assist their relief efforts after flooding from Tropical Storm Fred devastated many parts of the state.
Afghanistan Unrest
In response to unrest and uncertainty in Afghanistan, UMCOR worked with long-standing partners in the region to provide humanitarian relief [https://umcmission.org/news-statements/umcor-supports-afghans-in-need/] and assist with refugee resettlement. UMCOR supported displaced families residing in the Kabul area with cash assistance, enabling them to prioritize their most urgent needs such as food, shelter, or medicine. UMCOR continues to […]