The Cape Hatteras United Methodist Men (CHUMM) worked with Disaster Ministries at our Ocracoke Disaster Recovery Center in February. Over three weeks, more than 60 volunteers came from Cape Hatteras, Rodanthe, Kitty Hawk, Duck, and Elizabeth City Methodist Men teams. CHUMM was “joined by other volunteers from North Carolina, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Tennessee.” Their… Continue Reading→
World Renew Disaster Response Services in Tarboro
North Carolina has experienced three devastating natural disasters within the past four years. Just as recovery began for one hurricane, another hurricane made landfall along the coast. Thousands of homes and lives were uprooted, leaving many people in need of assistance. Local communities began to unite in response, along with organizations from across the nation…. Continue Reading→
The Stormcast – Episode 9: Chris Gibson
Chris Gibson, World Renew’s Groups Program Manager, and Ann Huffman, Disaster Ministries Volunteer and Call Center Coordinator, discuss the partnership between World Renew and Disaster Ministries. Listen to Episode 9 of The Stormcast to learn more about the partnership. If you would like to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call 888-440-9167 or email disaster@nccumc.org.
Weaverland Disaster Service Volunteers in Newport
Many homes, lives, and communities have been uprooted in North Carolina over the past three years due to natural disasters. Memories and treasured possessions lined the streets of coastal communities. Homes that once were a safe haven became unrecognizable. Many homeowners were left with empty homes due to Hurricanes Dorian, Florence, and Matthew. Communities began… Continue Reading→
Students from Elon University Help Repair Homes in Wilmington
During Elon University’s fall break, students and faculty volunteered with the Wilmington Disaster Ministries Center to help repair homes damaged by Hurricane Florence. https://myfox8.com/2019/10/24/elon-university-students-help-restore-coastal-homes-damaged-by-hurricane-florence/
Windsor UMC Prepares Cleaning Kits Following Hurricane Dorian
Windsor UMC in Windsor, North Carolina gathered following Hurricane Dorian to assemble cleaning kits for those affected by the storm. Below is Pastor Joan Fischer’s account of the church’s involvement. “On Sunday morning, September 8, the members of Windsor UMC gathered for worship as is their custom. This worship time was different. This morning they… Continue Reading→
Volunteer Team from Canada Helps Repair North Carolina Homes
The effects of Hurricanes Matthew and Florence were not directly felt by our Canadian neighbors to the north. Two families in Fayetteville felt the presence of a Canadian volunteer team from Maranatha Christian Reformed Church in Cambridge, Ontario during the week of July 4th. Forsaking the cooler temperatures and making a 15-hour drive, the team of… Continue Reading→
Volunteer Team from Massachusetts Helps with Disaster Relief
Homeowner, Tim Powell, has survived several hurricanes throughout 25 years of residency in Southport, North Carolina. The severe flood damage caused by Hurricane Florence left Tim without a safe place to live. Seven months after Florence, Tim continued to struggle rebuilding his home by himself. A volunteer team from Holden, Massachusetts traveled 14 hours to… Continue Reading→
NCC Disaster Response Tree Team
The United Methodist Church Disaster Response Ministry sent a team of tree trimmers to assist homeowner, Richard Gardner, in New Bern, North Carolina. Mr. Gardner was denied assistance by his insurance company due to unstable trees surrounding his home. A team of 8 experienced volunteers, led by arborist, Cullen Whitley, successfully removed the trees. The… Continue Reading→