UMCOR: When you give to the United Methodist Committee on Relief you can be sure that your money will go where you want it to go. One hundred percent (100%) of your tax-deductible gifts go to the emergency efforts that you designate. UMCOR's administrative costs come from other sources.
HAITI EMERGENCY!
By now we are all aware of the major earthquake hit Port-au-Prince, Haiti causing widespread destruction. Millions of people are affected and thousands are feared dead.
The events in Haiti on January 12, 2010, are going to demand an immediate and a long-term response from us. That United Methodists will respond is not in question: we have done so for countless disasters within and beyond our borders for generations! The generosity and compassion of our church will be seen here, too. Information will continue to emerge on a daily basis and so we urge you to keep visiting the Oklahoma Conference Web site for the latest news. Go to www.okumc.org.
We will update it as information comes to us. For now, the immediate and most important response we can make is donations of money. Our United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is already active in responding to this disaster.
Monetary Donations:
UMCOR is assessing the needs and preparing to respond. UMCOR asks for prayers for all who are affected by the disaster. Support for relief efforts can be made to Haiti Emergency, UMCOR Advance # 418325 Individuals can go to the UMCOR Web site and make donations there if they choose to.
Go to www.gbgm-umc.org/umcor/ where you will find a link to donate. Be aware that this site is experiencing enormous traffic – and has already crashed today! Churches–and individuals, too–can send in donations to the Oklahoma Conference Office. Make checks out to the “Conference Treasurer” and write “Haiti Relief” on the memo line. Remember, because UMCOR has a separate operational budget, one hundred percent of gifts will be utilized in the response!
You may donate online GIVE NOW using our church conference ID# 847852.
