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Thursday, March 17, 2011

UMCOR Japan Update


Please do not send materials of any kind. Sending blankets, flood, clothing, etc. is clogging the Japanese distribution system. Please send money to UMCOR or to the International Red Cross.

UMCOR is working in Japan in three ways:

1. UMCOR has partnered with the United Church of Christ in Japan (UCCJ).

2. UMCOR has partnered with GlobalMedic. Global Medic provides 3 services: a Rescue Team with specialized dog units, an inflatable field hospital, and water purification units.

3. UMCOR has partnered with Peace Winds Japan to distribute blankets, food and water.


The people of Japan need our help.

Please donate to:

Japan Emergency Advance #3021317


Saturday, March 12, 2011

Earthquake in Japan

In response to the earthquake on March 10,
2011 that struck Japan, the United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) will be working
with local communities to rebuild. UMCOR is
now better able to help when earthquakes and
tsunamis or other disasters hit an area. UMCOR
works in shelter and infrastructure
reconstruction, water and sanitation, income
generation, health and nutrition, education and
community development.

Please send your check to the PNW Conference
Office with the note, "Pacific Emergency, Advance Special # 3021317.