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NEWS: WORST (AND BEST) DONATIONS EVER
Learn the top five best donations complied from responders and disaster survivors to guide you in your future giving, and also what type of donations are not considered very helpful.
Christy Smith, an UMCOR consultant, suggests you ask yourself this question prior to donating: “What would I need if I were suddenly displaced and left with nothing?
While donors have the best of intentions to provide what they think people need in times of disaster, this article will help narrow your donation down to the most helpful and effective way to give.
A cash donation to US Disaster Response, Advance ${esc.hash}901670 is the best way to support survivors of any crisis in United States. Please consider giving now.
PRAYER: UPPER NY FLOOD SURVIVORS
Please pray for Upper New York residents living in Oneida, Herkimer, and Fort Plain, areas that were severely impacted by damaging floodwaters in June. While some government assistance has been offered to affected residents, many homeowners have been denied individual benefits. Intercede with Psalm 37:23-24.
CAREERS: UM AGENCY OPENINGS
The General Board of Global Ministries and UMCOR have positions open across multiple units, sectors, and countries. Visit the Careers webpage to learn more.
RESOURCE: RELIEF SUPPLIES
UMCOR’s need for relief supplies remains urgent. Please visit our Relief Supply webpage and download kit content instructions for each relief supply kit and watch instructional videos on how to assemble and pack each item.
At UMCOR Sager Brown in Baldwin, Louisiana, and UMCOR West in Salt Lake City, Utah, inventories of layette kits, sewing kits, and bedding kits are particularly low, but other relief supplies are needed as well. You can also make an online donation by clicking here.
MEDIA: GOHAR GRIGORYAN, UMCOR ARMENIA
In this new video, Gohar Grigoryan, head of mission for UMCOR Armenia, shares about UMCOR’s successful food security program, which offers sustainable agriculture training for vulnerable populations in rural communities.
