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Disaster Relief

Recovery after disaster

When disaster strikes, United Methodists have a long legacy of helping their neighbors and communities.

Learn how you can support the work.

UMCOR International Disaster Response & Recovery

UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response & Recovery

Volunteer Sumant Joshi clears tornado debris in front of East End United Methodist Church in Nashville, TN, in March 2020. (Photo: Mike DuBose, UM News)

For more than 80 years, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) has alleviated the suffering of individuals, families and communities affected by both natural and humanmade disaster.

Hurricane-force winds. Photo courtesy of UMCOR.

Learn about the latest UMCOR response efforts across the U.S. and how you can support the needs of disaster victims.

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