UMCOR

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global
humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more
than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Our mission, grounded in the
teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering–whether caused by war, conflict or
natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people.
UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm
a community’s ability to recover on its own.
We partner with local partner organizations and survivors to rebuild their livelihoods, health and homes. In
times of acute crisis we mobilize emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter to stricken areas,
and then stay as long as it takes to implement long-term recovery. Our workers are known all over the
globe for their compassion, leadership, expertise and guidance in recovery efforts.
UMCOR works through programs that address hunger, poverty, sustainable agriculture, international and
domestic emergencies, refugee and immigrant concerns, global health issues, and transitional
development. United Methodist hearts and hands are part of every program implemented; school kit, seed,
health kit, fresh water and tool distributed in the US and throughout the world; and every new house, well,
clinic and school rebuilt after catastrophes of conflict or nature.
Funding Promise-100% Efficient
Every dollar you give to UMCOR goes to the program you designate. UMCOR is 100% efficient.
Because Central UMC is connected to all other UM churches, we are part of this relief program.
~ Bev Bonderman, Central’s Member of Annual Conference