5 Ways Everyone Can Provide Help And Hope To The Oklahoma Tornado Survivors
1. Prayer
Go to www.umc.org/disaster-pray for a list of prayer and emotional care resources to offer hope and healing for those affected by this disaster.
2. Assemble relief supply kits
Relief supply kits help provide care for the most vulnerable people during times of crisis. Oklahoma tornado survivors are especially in need of health kits and school kits. Gather friends, family and neighbors together for a fun activity that makes a difference. To learn how to assemble these kits, go to www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Relief-Supplies
3. Donate to the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
100% of your donation goes directly to relief efforts. Through local United Methodist churches and trained disaster response workers, UMCOR provides immediate relief, assistance with cleanup and rebuilding, pastoral counseling and support for children and youth who have been through trauma. Donate online at http://buff.ly/16celiM or call 1-800-554-8583. You can also text the word RESPONSE to 80888 to make an immediate $10 donation.
4. Support One Great Hour of Sharing
Financial gifts to the One Great Hour of Sharing program make it possible for UMCOR to use 100% of all other funds raised for the actual cause specified, such as the disaster response in Oklahoma. Donate online at www.umcgiving.org/supportoghs
5. Prepare a team of volunteers
Recovery doesn’t happen overnight. Help will still be needed long-term. Begin assembling and training a team of volunteers for the months ahead during the summer and beyond. Learn more at http://www.umcor.org/UMCOR/Give/Volunteer
