How to Contribute to UMCOR

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit international humanitarian aid organization of The United Methodist Church, active in many parts of the world bringing hope, providing relief from hunger and disasters, and teaching peace. Contributions to UMCOR may be sent through a local United Methodist church, Annual Conference or by mailing a check to: UMCOR, Room #330, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10115. Be sure to include the Advance # and/or the name of the emergency on the check memo line. For credit card donations, call 1-800-554-8583.

One Great Hour of Sharing: UMCOR's everyday expenses are funded primarily by gifts to One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). Please give to OGHS during the annual offering in Lent or any other time of year. If you are not using the special offering envelop, be sure to mark on your check that your donation is for the OGHS.

Remember UMCOR in Your Will: You can also remember UMCOR in your will, name UMCOR as a beneficiary of your life insurance, or give a gift of appreciated stock. For more information on legacy gifts or life-income plans, please call UMCOR at 1-800-554-8583 and ask to speak with an Estate Planning Associate.

Combined Federal Campaign (CFC): Are you a federal employee? Do you know someone who is? Did you know that you can give to UMCOR through payroll deduction via the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)? To support UMCOR through the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), check #352 under International Service Agencies (ISA) on your CFC pledge form. The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) is a workplace giving program for federal employees. ISA is a non-governmental organization, that represents 53 relief and development organizations. UMCOR became a member of the International Service Agencies federation in 1994.

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