News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Appeal # 627-X Revised appeal goal: $80,000 Situation: The past 10 days were marked by a string of weather- and non-weather-related disasters across the United States. These included: The Boston Marathon bombing on April 15, claiming three lives and injuring 176 persons, many severely. More than 40 individuals remain in hospitals. The West, Texas, fertilizer plant explosion on April 17, …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Appeal: # 627-X Appeal goal: $25,000 Situation: Severe weather April 10-13 brought high winds, heavy rains and tornadoes to states in the U.S. Midwest and South. States affected include Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee and Texas. Additionally, a strong winter storm continued to bring heavy snow, hail and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest. The states affected …
News & Updates | Posted Thursday, April 4, 2013
Appeal# 700-F Appeal Goal: $40,000 Situation Thirty-six people died in a fire that broke out March 22 in the Ban Mae Surin refugee camp, in Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand. The fire swept through two sections of the camp destroying nearly everything; the fire was caused by a cooking accident. The victims reportedly included children, elderly and the disabled, who …
News & Updates | Posted Monday, April 1, 2013
Sometimes a blanket is about more than just providing warmth – they provide comfort. This is my favorite blanket. I lost my dad in 2004 and my friend had this quilt made out of his jeans for me. This blanket provides me with warmth plus so much more! Please support the CWS Blankets+ Program and help us provide warmth and …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Appeal # 627 X Appeal goal: $25,000 Situation: As harsh weather swept across large areas of the United States during the first several months of 2013, it inflicted particularly severe damage on several scattered U.S. communities. In late January (29-30), multiple tornadoes caused significant damage when they struck six counties in Georgia. Hardest hit were Bartow and Gordon counties, where …
News & Updates | Posted Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Everybody can do something to welcome refugees resettling in U.S. communities. Setting an excellent example is Christ United Methodist Church in Syracuse, N.Y. Since 2002, the church’s all-volunteer Refugee Resettlement Mission project has been extending friendship and practical assistance to refugees living in the city’s Northside community. Most are from Burma, but the church’s outreach also touches refugees from Bhutan, …
News & Updates | Posted Thursday, March 21, 2013
Often, the first thing CWS provides in an emergency is a blanket for warmth, comfort, and sometimes, even shelter. But as needs change, other things are required – tents, food, water, and the tools and materials to rebuild. That’s why it’s called Blankets+, and it’s a great way for our congregation to provide essential aid to victims of disasters, seeds …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Situation: Response operations continue for Superstorm Sandy. The unmet needs of many at-risk populations are estimated at over $2 billion. People are beginning rebuilding and repairs, but the bulk of the reconstruction will not start until long-term recovery organizations are up and running to manage the activities. See Part One – CWS Response for a full situation update. CWS participating …
News & Updates | Posted Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Appeal # 627 W Appeal goal: $618,000 Funds received as of 02/28/13: $588,290 Part one: CWS response (See also Part Two – Partner Response by Denominations/Communions) Situation: Response operations continue for Superstorm Sandy. Many homes still require debris removal and temporary repairs before they can be reoccupied. This work will continue throughout the spring and into early summer. According to …
News & Updates | Posted Friday, February 15, 2013
Sometimes it takes an outsider to help you say what you want to say. For years, those of us involved in our emergency response work have struggled with “the message” of what we do in the United States. It’s been a struggle because it isn’t sexy work; it’s long and drawn out, and the fruit it bears can take years. …