Latest Updates
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Braswell Family Farms
On Saturday, October 19, NC Conference Disaster Ministries received $100,000 from Braswell Family Farms, a leading producer of eggs and agricultural feed based in Nash County. Other organizations, including Wilmington Area Rebuilding Ministries (WARM) and NC Baptists on Mission, received donations as well. Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer Coordinator, and Rev. Jaye White, Director of… Continue Reading→
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Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc.
Hurricane Florence Relief and Recovery Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. has generously supported Disaster Ministries in Cumberland County. Disaster Ministries has been awarded several grants totaling over $90,000 that have supplied safety equipment, materials for home repairs, and staff. There have been multiple homeowners in Cumberland County that have been able to repair their… Continue Reading→
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Highland Community Victory Garden
The Highland United Methodist Church Community Victory Garden is more than a place to grow fruits and vegetables. It makes people better and builds community. Continue Reading→
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Islamic Relief USA Visit
On October 7, members of the NC Conference Disaster Ministries team met with representatives from Islamic Relief USA (IRUSA) at their offices in Alexandria, VA. IRUSA is one of our vital partners in the work of recovery in eastern North Carolina. IRUSA is a large, multifaceted organization, working around the world to alleviate suffering and… Continue Reading→
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American Red Cross Provides Additional Funding
The American Red Cross has awarded the North Carolina Conference Disaster Ministries a Continuation (Phase 2) grant in the amount of $400,000. In a recent update, we shared that the Red Cross had awarded Disaster Ministries a $250,000 grant, which we are using to provide funding for 50 clients. The additional funds will be used… Continue Reading→
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Eat for Relief Update
At a Conference Council on Youth Ministries (CCYM) meeting in September 2018, Bishop Ward challenged the youth in the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church to raise $500,000 for hurricane relief. The North Carolina Conference would then match those donations in the Youth Storm Fund up to $500,000. Over the past year, the… Continue Reading→