In the latest Global H.O.P.E. newsletter (read it HERE):
Preparing for Disasters
Disaster Preparedness and Older Adults - National Preparedness Month Focuses on Keeping Seniors Safe
Creating Your Basic Disaster Kit
Danielle Hickman Joins Global H.O.P.E. Team
Special Appeal Issued to Help Those Impacted by Hawaii's Wildfires
Grant helps Oklahoma church provide diapers for Afghan families
Global H.O.P.E. Solidarity Grant - Helps In Times of Disaster
Grant Recipient Spotlight (Recovery and Repair Grant)
Read MoreOn behalf of the Southwest Conference UCC Disaster Ministries I extend our prayers and concerns to our congregations and their communities who are in the path of Hurricane Florence. The hurricane is expected to make landfall during the next couple days along the North Carolina coast. Due to the size of the storm, its anticipated path and its expected “stalling” along the coast, several states will be severely impacted. If you have family and friends in any of these locations, I would strongly encourage that they heed the local and regional warnings being issued by emergency management officials.
You and your congregation may want to extend your compassion and assistance to the areas affected.
Read MorePlease see the updates below on UCC Disaster Ministries’ efforts following Hurricanes Harvey and Irma. We are starting to hear from some of our conference churches and members about how they are planning to help with Hurricane Harvey recovery. Next week we will share some examples and creative ways people are offering to help. We encourage you to donate to UCC Disaster Ministries through your congregation
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