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Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation – Yes, Again!

The Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc., awarded the North Carolina Conference of the United Methodist Church (NC Conference) six more grants of $10,000 each to support Hurricane Matthew recovery work in Cumberland County. These latest six grants are designated for the following: • Debris removal • Electrical repair &… Continue Reading→

Funding Provides New Construction Manager for Disaster Response

With funding provided by the Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc., the disaster response program of the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church (NC Conference) welcomes a new construction manager, Stephanie Hunt.  The funding also provides Stephanie a new work truck. Though she comes from Virginia, Stephanie is… Continue Reading→

Last Nail Ceremony – Disaster Response Home Dedication

Colorful shirts, full hearts, a refurbished home and grateful homeowner – these were the hallmarks of the Last Nail Ceremony held February 21 on Logsboro Road in Tarboro. The Last Nail Ceremony, conducted by World Renew volunteers, is a poignant one. The last nail driven to restore the home is one that affixes a handmade… Continue Reading→

UMCOR Early Response Training Scheduled in February & March

In the early days after a disaster, Early Response Teams (ERTs) clean out flood-damaged homes, remove debris, place tarps on homes, and otherwise help to prevent further damage, while providing a caring Christian presence. While neither first-responders nor rebuild- or repair-teams, ERTs assist survivors, without causing further harm or being a burden to the affected… Continue Reading→

Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Awards Another Grant to NC Conference Disaster Response

The Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. recently awarded the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church another grant of $60,052.80 to employ an additional full-time construction manager and to purchase a work truck. The new position, based in Fayetteville, will benefit Cumberland county residents affected by Hurricane Matthew and… Continue Reading→

Hurricane Harvey: 5 Things You Can Do

1. Pray Please pray for those whose lives have been impacted by Harvey. Please also pray for Early Response Teams, disaster coordinators, and the many volunteers who are working tirelessly to provide relief. 2. Make relief kits and volunteer at MERCI The NC Conference Disaster & Response Committee is sending 2,000 flood buckets immediately. Countless… Continue Reading→

Hurricane Harvey: How You Can Help

As we watch news coverage of the devastating flooding that Hurricane Harvey continues to produce, we want to help. UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) outlines specific ways that you can help now, even as rescue efforts remain underway. Currently the best way to donate financially is through UMCOR’s US Disaster Response Advance #901670.  You… Continue Reading→

Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. Awards Six More Grants to NC Conference Disaster Response

The Giving Together Hurricane Matthew Relief Fund of Cumberland Community Foundation, Inc. awarded the North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church (NC Conference) six more grants of $10,000 to support Hurricane Matthew recovery work in Cumberland County. This brings their generous support total to $90,000. The first grant of $10,000 was awarded in January,… Continue Reading→