Millions of people have been left homeless by floods in India, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. Lives, homes, belongings, land, crops and livestock have been lost.

   Flooding in Vietnam. Credit: Skip Dangers/CWS. Used by permission.

    The most recent flooding in West Bengal, India has affected more than 15 million people. Many low-lying areas of Calcutta are underwater, and millions of villagers have been cut-off for the past week. UMCOR is working through our ecumenical partners to provide food, shelter, clean water, and sanitation. Please give to UMCOR Advance #229650-8, "Asia Floods."

   UMCOR has sent an initial emergency grant to the West Ohio Conference for recovery from the tornado in Xenia. An UMCOR disaster response consultant is in Xenia helping the local churches develop plans to provide pastoral care and damage assessment. To join in this response, please give to UMCOR's Domestic Disaster Response, Advance #901670-1.

   UMCOR has also sent emergency response grants to the Yellowstone Conference for recovery work from the fires in Montana. United Methodists are working with the Mennonite and Lutheran churches to replace hundreds of miles of fencing that burned and to replant grasslands to provide food for cattle and prevent soil erosion. Please join in this response by giving to Domestic Disaster Response, Advance #901670-1.

   Volunteers are urgently needed for ongoing rebuilding work in North Carolina. Please call the volunteer line, (800) 918-3100.

Gifts may be made through local United Methodist churches, or by calling 1-800-554-8583. Credit card donations are accepted. (Read more about how you can help UMCOR's emergency responses.)

   Please pray for all who suffer from natural and human-made disasters, hunger, and poverty.