Wildfires in Alaska
By now you have all heard about the fires burning in Alaska, and knowing Methodists as I do, I know you all want to help. Until the fires are contained and residents allowed to return home, the best way to help is with "undesignated" monetary donations. An undesignated donation allows any leftover funds to be used for other disasters. Once the recovery effort begins, requests for donations will go out along with the location of collection sites for donated items. Let me know if you want to be more involved in disaster recovery and Early Response Team (ERT) and/or United Methodist Volunteers In Mission (UMVIM) training can be arranged. ERT's work with mops, shovels and tarps. UMVIM teams work with hammers and nails. UMCOR is anxious to provide training. Let's get geared up to provide a caring Christian presence in the aftermath of disaster. Blessings to you all, Debbie Ervin akdrc99808@gmail.com (907)878-0537
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