Hurricane Katrina Relief Information
- September 2005
Many people are looking for ways to help the
victims of Hurricane Katrina in the southern United States. It is
still too early to send volunteers in VIM programs, but training programs
for these trips will begin soon. The Baltimore Washington Conference (BWCUMC)
and the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
are posting regular updates. Attached is a Hurricane
Katrina Information Sheet which you can print to hand out to your
organizations. The primary needs at this time are funds and Health
Kits.
Below are
some recommendations and some programs our church is currently undertaking:
Pray : First and
foremost, remember to pray for these people. Pray for their safety and
their basic needs be met. Also pray that they will see God's hand at
work in the love and generosity of fellow human beings.
Food Drive: Christ UMC is launching a
non-perishable food drive to support the Frederick Food Bank and refugees
who are being relocated to the Frederick area. Bring your
contributions to church at any time Click here
for more info ...Food Drive
Health Kits: At this time health kits
with basic necessities are needed. More info
... Health Kits
Financial Support: Below you will find information about how to
make financial contributions toward the relief effort.
Giving Through our CUMC Congregation:
Please indicate clearly any giving intended for disaster relief in your
Sunday offerings by writing a note in the memo section of your check.
Giving directly to UMCOR
Donations may also be made directly to the United Methodist Committee on
Relief by
sending a check to UMCOR, 475 Riverside Dr., Room 330, New York, NY 10115;
or by calling 1-800-554-8583, where credit card donations are accepted.
According to the UMC, one hundred percent of every penny you give to UMCOR
goes directly for relief and recovery efforts. Administrative and other
costs come out of different funding areas.
UMCOR Web sites for information on emergency relief:
How to Donate Now to Relief Effort
(Includes on-line giving): http://www.methodistrelief.org/site/pp.asp?c=bhKNI4PHIpE&b=279466
The UMCOR Hotline:
http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor-hotline/
UMCOR Ministries:
http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/
In addition to United Methodist Agencies, the
following relief organizations are also gathering donations to provide help:
American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp,
800.435.7669
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org,
800.725.2769
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity: www.habitat-nola.org,
800.422.4828 x2957
In addition to United Methodist Agencies, the
following relief organizations are also gathering donations to provide help:
American Red Cross: www.redcross.org/donate/donation-form.asp,
800.435.7669
Salvation Army: www.salvationarmyusa.org,
800.725.2769
New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity: www.habitat-nola.org,
800.422.4828 x2957