Posted May 21, 2006
Katrina Relief Efforts in Mississippi

Raleigh District Relief Efforts

The Raleigh District is heavily involved in rebuilding the homes along the Mississippi coast that we destroyed or heavily damaged by Hurricane Katrina.  This effort is referred to as Second Spring.  For information on our efforts,  the meaning of "second spring," testimonies of relief workers, photographs of the storm as well as rebuilding efforts, how you can become involved,  and even the necessary forms to work can all be found on www.secondspring.org

Posted May 21, 2006
Volunteer Opportunities for Kids and Youth

Are you looking for mission activities for you kids and youth? Click on the following link for many opportunities. Volunteer Opportunities for Kids and Youth.

Heifer International: Spend Summer Changing the World Summer is fast approaching. Why not set aside some time for your child to "Read to Feed" or carry out some "Chores for Change?" With each project, he or she will learn more about the earth's hunger, poverty and soil degredation - along with ways Heifer - and they - can solve these problems. Learn More about all of Heifer's educational programs.

Posted July 21, 2005
Zimbabwe: URGENT NEEDS ALERT

UMCOR has received fresh information on needs in Zimbabwe arising from Operation Restore Order, the urban clean-up campaign that began May 19, 2005. For more info read the latest Missions Brief.

Zimbabwe Orphans Endeavor (ZOE)
For the latest update, visit the ZOE web site at: zoeministry.org/vbs