We support the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) as they help those affected by hurricanes, fires, flooding, and other disasters to begin the overwhelming job of cleaning up.
 
Currently, we are working to respond to the floods in Central Texas. UMCOR is working in the Rio Texas Conference to assess needs and provide timely, compassionate support. Trained Emergency Response Teams are preparing to serve, and staff from our conference are already on the ground coordinating with local partners.
 
Congregations across the conference are encouraged to respond by giving generously, volunteering time and skills and praying for all who have been impacted. Together, we can embody the love of Christ and be a source of hope for our neighbors in crisis.
 
You can make a donation by clicking here or fill out this volunteer interest form.

The United Methodist Committee on Relief U.S. Disaster Response (UMCOR USDR) seeks to alleviate suffering caused by disasters that strike within the United States and its territories.

With a “communities own their recoveries” philosophy, UMCOR supports local efforts to accomplish immediate relief and long-term recovery while providing for volunteers to offer compassionate ministry in the aftermath of disasters.

 

In partnership with disaster response ministries and coordinators in U.S. annual conferences, UMCOR journeys with affected communities throughout a disaster’s cycle, including disaster preparedness, relief, response, recovery and mitigation.

UMCOR’s Early Response Team (ERT) training program supports conference preparedness and immediate response efforts. Key activities for conference ERT and other response teams are supplying survivors with food, water, shelter and help with mucking out and cleaning up. UMCOR offers emergency financial assistance in the aftermath of a disaster to support local relief work.

For disasters that require long-term strategies, UMCOR provides conferences with expertise, grants and training for more extensive programming, such as disaster case management, materials and construction management, volunteer management and psychosocial support for survivors.
 
Family Resources
Are the children in your life having a difficult time with news of disasters? Our family resources page is full of resources to guide you through difficult conversations and help kids (and worried adults!) feel heard, safe, and loved.