At this time, many of our neighbors are facing a critical time of need. The American Red Cross is leading the local efforts by providing disaster relief and recovery services. A general rule of thumb, the length the emergency phase lasts, about 4 days in our case, the relief phase (stabilizing community and restoring basic services, food, shelter, medical care) will last 10 times that (40 days). The Recovery is 10 times that (400+days). We've started a long, difficult journey, but our God has walked with his people along many such journeys and does still today.
To Donate: If you would like to make a donation, we’ve set an account up at the church designated “Flood 2010.” Over the next few weeks we will release funds to provide for direct help for those in need.
To Volunteer: As we find out more specific information, we will inform you on the need. As I mentioned earlier, this will be a long clean-up effort. If you are interested in being part of a clean-up team, please e-mail Lory at lbrooks@columbiafumc.org.