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The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the not-for-profit global humanitarian aid organization of the United Methodist Church. UMCOR is working in more than 80 countries worldwide, including the United States. Our mission, grounded in the teachings of Jesus, is to alleviate human suffering - whether caused by war, conflict or natural disaster, with open hearts and minds to all people. UMCOR responds to natural or civil disasters that are interruptions of such magnitude that they overwhelm a community's ability to recover on its own. Partnership
 | We partner with local partner organizations and survivors to rebuild their livelihoods, health and homes. In times of acute crisis we mobilize emergency supplies, fresh water, and temporary shelter to stricken areas, and then stay as long as it takes to implement long-term recovery. Our workers are known all over the globe for their compassion, leadership, expertise and guidance in recovery efforts. Connections
 | UMCOR works through programs that address hunger, poverty, sustainable agriculture, international and domestic emergencies, refugee and immigrant concerns, global health issues, and transitional development. United Methodist hearts and hands are part of every program implemented; school kit, seed, health kit, fresh water and tool distributed in the US and throughout the world; and every new house, well, clinic and school rebuilt after catastrophes of conflict or nature. Most importantly, our work connects us in a global network of generous donors and equally generous beneficiaries. Funding Promise, 100% Efficient
 | Every dollar you give to UMCOR goes to the program you designate. UMCOR is 100% efficient. The One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offering allows us to make - and to keep - this promise. OGHS funds the cost of doing business for UMCOR. We do not receive apportionment funds or any other world service funds. |
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| Ministry Resources | > UMCOR website: www.UMCOR.org > Stay in touch with the most current needs through the UMCOR Hotline (click logo below to visit page):  > Giving through UMCOR: VIEW How to give VIEW Ways to give VIEW Gift catalog > Examples of Relief supplies and kits: VIEW Send relief supplies |
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UMCOR gift catalog (from TNUMConnects 11/30/11)
Add hope to your Christmas list this year. The UMCOR gift catalog provides a way to help others as you shop for Christmas gifts. Consider purchasing a cleaning bucket on behalf of a loved one who is concerned for others affected by natural disasters in the US. Or you can help someone who survived human trafficking to return home. There are many gifts to choose from, take a look at the catalog today!
> View the UMCOR catalog online
UMCOR provides emergency relief in many areas of the world. To find out more about UMCOR's ministries, please visit umcor.org. You can donate to any project by placing a contribution in the offering plate at a local United Methodist church; by sending a check to UMCOR, PO Box 9068, New York, NY 10087-9068; or by calling 800.554.8583, where credit card donations are accepted. You can also give online by clicking any of the "Give Now" links at UMCOR's site online. UMCOR is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of the United States and qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors.
Also, please pray for those who are hungry, displaced, sick or in poverty because of these and other natural and human-made disasters, and for the workers who minister to them.
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Mercedes Gonzalez deportation cancelled (from TNUMConnects 11/9/11)
Many of you have been following the case of Mercedes Gonzalez who was arrested this past spring several days before her high school graduation. She had been driving a little over the speed limit when the police officer stopped her. Because she is from Mexico and is therefore not able to obtain a Tennessee driver's license, the officer arrested her, and ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) began the process to deport her. Mercedes's parents brought her here when she was eleven years old. She is an excellent student, an active member of her church, and an amazing young woman with dreams to attend college and have a career.Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON), a ministry initiative of the United Methodist Committee on Relief, represented Mercedes in her formal request for ICE to use its discretion and stop her deportation case. We are thrilled to report that ICE has stopped the deportation case, and Mercedes no longer has to fear deportation for this driving infraction.
The Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition and JUMP (Jovenes Unidos para un Mejor Presente) partnered with JFON in this case and conducted an amazing advocacy and community education campaign locally and nationally to urge ICE not to deport Mercedes.
Work to pass the American Dream Act so that Mercedes may one day attend college and become a U.S. resident continues.
> Read full story in Hispanic Nashville
> View Mercedes' video
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