Disaster Ministries
A caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster
Hurricane Helene Disaster Response
Our hearts and prayers are with the people of Western North Carolina and across the Southeast in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene’s devastating flooding and severe weather. Learn how you can help support disaster relief efforts.
Give
Give to the NC Storm Response Fund.
Prepare
Create a plan and build a disaster kit.
Train
Learn how to prepare and respond to a disaster.
Serve
Send a team, help in the Call Center, or MERCI.
Disaster Response Efforts
We encourage teams to consider UMCOR supported out-of-conference requests for assistance. If you choose to respond to one of these out-of-conference invitations, please notify the NC Conference Disaster Response Coordinator, Ann Huffman.
California-Pacific Conference
Support the relief efforts in Hawaii following devastating fires.
Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference
Support the tornado response efforts in the Tennessee-Western Kentucky Conference.
Give. Volunteer. Prepare.
NC Conference Disaster Ministries needs your help and your support as we work to rebuild homes, communities, and lives in the wake of recent disasters.
The Stormcast
Stories of generosity in the midst of disaster. Listen to episodes of the NC Conference Disaster Ministries podcast.
Partners
Latest Posts
We Need Your Help: Check Cleaning Kits at MERCI for Future Disaster Relief
Thank you to all who have packed and delivered cleaning kits for Hurricane Helene relief in Western North Carolina. Due to the amazing work of NC Conference United Methodists and other organizations, we no longer need cleaning kits at this time. However, we need to ensure that the kits we have on hand are complete…
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NC Conference Disaster Ministries Opens Recovery Center in Columbus County
Our hearts and prayers continue to be with the people in Western NC Conference as they begin the long road to recovery from Hurricane Helene. In Eastern North Carolina, we understand the devastating impact natural disasters have on our communities and the long road to recovery. While we have not had significant damage following Hurricane…
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Hurricane Helene Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is offering a Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) for individuals affected by Hurricane Helene to apply for food assistance. Learn More about the Program→
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Answering the Call: Local Church and a Mobile Kitchen Feed Hope Following Hurricane Helene
Local churches across the Conference have united to offer their gifts and time to help the people of Western North Carolina recover from Hurricane Helene. Bart Ramsey, a member of University UMC in the Corridor District, recently purchased a mobile kitchen for his business. Just after Hurricane Helene, Ramsey and Rev. Justin Coleman discussed the…
Help Pack UMCOR Kits at MERCI
Are you looking for ways to assist with hurricane relief efforts in the Western NC Conference? We need your help packing UMCOR kits at MERCI on Friday, October 11, from 9 am – 1 pm. If you are interested in serving, please contact Rev. Bill Haddock at revbillh@nccumc.org. Kits will be collected through October 11.…
United in Mission: Bringing Relief to Those in Need
Hear how laypeople and pastors across the Conference are coming together to build cleaning kits to assist those in need in Western NC. https://vimeo.com/1015423046 Want to Build an UMCOR Cleaning Kit? We encourage you to help build cleaning kits or gather kit supplies at your church! Several churches across the Conference are serving as collection…
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