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Responding to Hurricane Matthew Storm Damage in NC

Thank you to everyone who is willing and able to respond with help to those suffering in North Carolina from Hurricane Matthew.   You can find all related Hurricane Matthew information by following this link:  Hurricane Matthew Response.  Right now our priority is to keep everyone safe. Many communities are still asking for people to… Continue Reading→

ERT-Led Teams Needed in Windsor

The NC Conference is requesting ERT-led teams for Windsor Flooding. To volunteer, contact the Disaster Call Center (888-440-9167 or ) On September 28, Ed Rutenkroger, Beacon District Disaster Coordinator, and Windsor On-Site Coordinator reports: “Our first ERT team arrived today and opened up floors in one house to begin the drying process. Mid-afternoon they were… Continue Reading→

Prepare to Share: One Great Hour of Sharing March 6th

There’s no better time than Lent to give of our resources to help others in need. Consider a One Great Hour of Sharing offering through your local church on Sunday March 6, 2016, to enable the compassionate ministry of UMCOR to continue around the world. “And God is able to provide you with every blessing… Continue Reading→

SC Flood Relief Update

NC Disaster Response teams continue to respond to the October 2015 SC flooding, the worst in over a century.  Record rainfalls and broken levies left many areas in central SC under water.  The situation along the Black River near Andrews SC remains dire for many residents.  Teams continue to be needed. Report from the Flooded… Continue Reading→

5 Ways You Can Help South Carolina Flood Victims

Are you wondering what you can do to help respond to the flood victims in SC? Here are 5 ways you can help today. 1. Pray Pray for the survivors whose lives have been disrupted, for the Disaster Response Teams in SC and for our Conference Disaster Response Team Coordinators as we offer our assistance… Continue Reading→

Help For Flood Victims

As you can imagine, flood victims in Southeastern North Carolina and our neighbors in South Carolina need assistance to recover from record floods. 100 Cleaning/Flood buckets are on their way to Brunswick County, NC to help in the recovery process. Right now, we have been asked to collect Health and School kits. UMCOR has enough… Continue Reading→

Cleaning Buckets for UMCOR

Here is the latest from UMCOR on the assembly of UMCOR Cleaning Buckets.  (posted 9-23-2013) Cleaning Bucket Value: $ 55.00 5 gallon bucket with resealable lid Buckets from fast food restaurants or bakeries can be used if washed and cleaned. Do not use buckets that have stored chemicals such as paint or pool cleaner. Advertisements… Continue Reading→