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Respond to natural disasters with love

Church damage after a flood

Here are three ways that you can be an agent of compassion in the name of Christ in response to disasters in Michigan, other parts of the United States, and… Continue Reading Respond to natural disasters with love

After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit

Members of disaster relief cleanup crew

STEP TWO: Veteran-led Team Rubicon amplifies flood relief efforts in Metro Detroit by assisting After the Storm, Michigan’s long-term disaster response and recovery nonprofit.  Together, the volunteers did 47 home… Continue Reading After the Storm teams up in flood cleanup in Detroit

Red Bird commits for the long haul

Car seats donated to Red Bird Mission

Following record flooding in eastern Kentucky, Red Bird Mission has made a commitment to their neighbors in need by building trusted relationships with community members and helping them navigate recovery.

Grants strengthen relief in Gaylord, Detroit

Grants and financial assistance strengthen relief efforts in Gaylord, Michigan, following a May 20 tornado.

Two new grants will provide much-needed help in the form of disaster case management in Gaylord, following the recent tornado, and direct aid to individuals still recovering from last year’s… Continue Reading Grants strengthen relief in Gaylord, Detroit

She makes UMCOR real

UMCOR case managers

Flooding has hit greater Detroit three times since 2014. Case managers are the connection between resources provided by UMCOR and those in need.

Be ready to help when disasters strike

Disasters bring neighbors together

“We are not called to do it alone.” Carol Blair Bouse encourages local churches to network with others when disasters come to their communities.

‘Fixing hearts’ after mid-Michigan flood

Bishop visits flood recovery in Sanford

Bishop David Bard and Michigan Conference leaders recently visited Sanford, Gladwin, and Midland to hear Case Managers talk about long-term recovery from the catastrophic Tittabawassee River flood in May 2020.  

Clean-up continues in southeast Michigan

Flood clean-up in southeast Michigan

Federal, state, and church resources are being mustered to assist in the disaster relief phase after flood waters swept  through Wayne and Washtenaw counties on June 26. You can help.

Run, walk, or bike 5K for flood recovery

5k benefits flood recovery

The 4th Annual Michigan Conference 5K will not be done in Acme, as in years past. It may be done anywhere, July 26-28, at a proper social distance, of course!

Flood recovery moves forward

Pastors tour relief efforts in mid-Michigan

Case Managers will be trained by UMCOR in July to assist in the Long Term Recovery Group plans for helping individuals and families achieve a new normal from last month’s… Continue Reading Flood recovery moves forward

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