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AFTER WALLS OF WATER, HOPE: RELIEF SHIPMENT PLANNED


The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has received appeals from its ecumenical partners for several kinds of emergency supplies. UMCOR's rule of thumb is to ship only those relief items that are specifically requested. A large shipment is being assembled now--and we know that united Methodists will want to help get our partners in the disaster-stricken areas what they need. UMCOR appreciates your generosity! You can help by donating specific good and/or money.
  • Health Kits. Soap is the number on defense against bacterial disease.
    Prepare kits according to the specifications or, in lieu of goods, UMCOR can receive donations of $12.00 per kit.

  • Layettes. Babies and their mothers will appreciate these items. Prepare the kit according to specifications or a donation of $10 per layette.

  • Medicine Boxes. One box of medicines, both prescription and over-the-counter, is enough to care for about 1,000 families for 3 months.
    Collect over-the-counter products and supplies and raise $375 to cover costs of prescription medications or donate $425 per box.

  • Family Shelters. To be purchased in the stricken regions, these shelters cost $108 each. Each shelter contains a tend, tarp, and ground cloth.

    All donations of money for these items may be made to UMCOR Advance #274305, South Asia Emergency. Specifications for health kits and layettes are at http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/kits.cfm. Medicine Box requirements are at http://gbgm-umc.org/health/medbox/.

    In addition to the shipment, UMCOR is supporting local church partners in the affected regions whose volunteer networks, resources, leadership, and energies are guiding the recovery effort. Initially United Methodist special offering will help provide food, clean water, shelter, and sanitary services to survivors. Read more about UMCOR's response at http://gbgm-umc.org/umcor/emergency/southasia.stm.

    If you have any questions please call Phillis McCarty OIMC Disaster Response Coordinator at 405-632-2006.