Swine Flu May 2, 2009 Includes helpful information on Swine Flu such as School Materials, Prevention Methods, Information on Children/Parents and Child Care Providers as well as General Information.
North Dakota & Minnesota Flooding March 27, 2009 Thousands of upper midwest residents have been forced from their homes as rivers continue to rise in what may become an historic flood as early as this weekend.
Hurricane Gustav: A Scientist’s Snapshot September 15, 2008 Wilma Subra, a native Louisianan, is a chemist who puts her expertise to work helping residents of communities who are either protesting the existence of a nearby industry that is exposing them to toxic chemicals or trying to block the construction of one adjacent to their homes. The UCC National Disaster Ministries has worked with Dr. Subra since the 2005 Gulf Coast Hurricanes to provide educational material for communities that were flooded and experienced possible contaminants.
Pakistan's Displaced Population Grows May 27, 2009 Over 3 million people have been reportedly displaced by the conflict in Pakistan, and that number continues to grow. Most severely impacted are the children. The United Church of Christ has responded with an initial grant of $10,000.
Conflict intensives in Gaza - Help UCC provide humanitarian aid January 5, 2009 The United Church of Christ expanded the Gaza Crisis appeal to include an additional $100,000 for immediate and long term needs. Some civilians are reportedly injured, stuck in their homes, and have no food or water.
UCC Myanmar Cyclone Response May 20, 2008 Cyclone Nargis leaves over 22,000 dead and one million homeless in Myanmar. UCC/OGHS opens appeal for $100,000.
