(from the NIC e-news dated 9/21/17) “We’re really appreciative of all the care and concern that has been to us on behalf of the people in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico…”
As Hurricane Maria churns in in the Atlantic Ocean, Cathy Earl, UMCOR’s Director of Disaster Response and U.S. partner relations, gives an update in this video on how UMCOR is already responding to the devastation that faces the U.S. territories in the Caribbean, and what this new storm means for future efforts.
The Rockford district is still collecting items for cleaning buckets through the month of September. Donated items may be dropped off at Christ UMC in Rockford which will be delivered to the Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Chatham, IL. Questions please contact Cliff Gillette at Christ UMC at (815) 399-5910 or cgillette@christumc.cc or John Stelter (district mission coordinator) at (815) 721-3382 or johnsteltr@comcast.net.
Click here for the list of items needed for cleaning buckets.
The Midwest Mission Distribution Center encourages monetary donations or supplies bought through DollarDays as one of the best ways to donate since they are shipped directly to MMDC at the Center’s bulk prices. Monetary donations may be sent to: MMDC at PO Box 56 in Chatham, IL 62629.
Continued prayers also for Mexico following Tuesday’s magnitude 7.1 earthquake which has claimed more than 200 lives. This was the second earthquake to hit Mexico in as many weeks and rescue teams are still searching for survivors trapped in the rubble.
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To assist the U.S. territories impacted by Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria, give to the U.S. Disaster Response & Advance #901670.
To keep relief supplies in stock, give to Material Resources Advance #901440.
To help those affected by disasters outside the U.S. donate to Disaster Response, InternationalAdvance #982450.
For the latest information follow the NIC Disaster Response Facebook page: www.facebook.com/nicdisaster