On August 11 the largest federally declared disaster of 2014 occured in the United States … in Metropolitan Detroit. Flood waters caused damage to 130,000 households in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne counties. Many homeowners applied for Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) assistance. Churches and parsonages on the Detroit Renaissance District also suffered damage.

Recovery is not over. The Northwest Detroit Flood Recovery Project of the United Methodist Church is working alongside flood survivors in the northwest area of the city.  Two full-time disaster case managers are currently in  relationship with more than 30 households. The total case load grows on a daily basis.

The Rev. Becky Wilson, Detroit Renaissance District Director of Justice and Mission Engagement is coordinating the project. Financial support for the project is provided by the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).

The Michigan Area is invited to an Open House on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the project’s headquarter’s at Second Grace United Methodist Church. The Ellison Center Office is located at 18900 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48228. Brunch will be served.

This is an opportunity for congregations–pastors and church leaders–to learn more about the ways that the Northwest Detroit Flood Recovery Project is working in the community and also about ways to become involved. Project staff and steering committee members will be present to share stories and answer questions.

Click here for a flyer to promote the project. Please send Open House RSVP to Rev. Becky Wilson at [email protected] or call the project at 313-646-4052.

Last Updated on October 27, 2023