Emergency Response

Canadian Churches Respond to Emergencies: This brochure, published in 2001, attempts to answer two frequently asked questions: "How is the United Church responding?" and "What can I do?"
Emergency Response FAQ: Read answers to frequently asked questions about appeals and supragifts, relief work, and grants to partner projects.
How the United Church Responds to Emergencies: An overview of how the United Church responds to emergencies through an ongoing fund, special appeals, and membership in ecumenical coalitions.
Talking with Children about Disasters [PDF: 1 p/33 KB]: When a disaster occurs, parents and caregivers can expect that children will be filled with a host of questions and concerns.

Disbursements

Emergency Response Disbursements, March 2011 [PDF: 2 pp/35 KB]
Emergency Responses and Relief 2010 Disbursements [PDF: 4 pp/58 KB]

Emergency Responses

Tropical Storm Washi Ravages Philippines

Act Alliance, the United Church of Christ in the Philippines, and other United Church partners are responding to one of the worst tropical storms in years in the Philippines.

Posted: 2011/12/19
United Church Responds to Attawapiskat

The United Church of Canada is responding to the housing crisis in Attawapiskat and other Aboriginal communities across Canada.

Posted: 2011/12/08
United Church Responds to Floods in Thailand

Thailand has experienced its worst flooding in 50 years as a result of heavy rains. More than 250 people have lost their lives. The United Church welcomes donations.

Posted: 2011/10/28
El Salvador Hit by Floods, Landslides

The United Church of Canada is concerned about the emergency situation now affecting the Central American countries of El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Guatemala.

Posted: 2011/10/18
Horn of Africa Appeal Updates

Up-to-date information on developments in the United Church’s July 2011 appeal for donations to support relief efforts in the Horn of Africa.

Posted: 2011/07/28
Response to Crisis in Horn of Africa

The United Church of Canada is responding to the severe drought affecting several countries in the Horn of Africa.

Posted: 2011/07/15
United Church Concerned about Disasters in Quebec, Manitoba, and Alberta

The General Council Office has reached out to three United Church Conferences in whose territories serious disasters have recently occurred.

Posted: 2011/05/18
Japan Earthquake Updates

Up-to-date information on developments in the United Church’s March 2011 response to the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

Posted: 2011/03/12
Major Earthquake: Pray for the People of Japan

In response to the major earthquake that struck Japan on March 11, the United Church is contacting partners and monitoring the situation. Please keep the people of Japan in your prayers.

Posted: 2011/03/11
Earthquake Devastates Christchurch, New Zealand

On February 22 a severe earthquake struck Christchurch, New Zealand. The Moderator and General Secretary of the United Church have sent messages of support to churches in New Zealand.

Posted: 2011/02/22
United Church Responses to Global Floods

The United Church of Canada is responding to serious floods in Brazil, Sri Lanka, and Colombia, and has sent messages of solidarity to churches in Australia.

Posted: 2011/02/02
ACT Preparing for Post-referendum Crisis in Sudan

United Church partners are preparing for a possible crisis in Sudan following the January 9 referendum date.

Posted: 2010/12/22
Church Responding to Flooding in New Brunswick

The United Church's response to severe flood damage in New Brunswick.

Posted: 2010/12/22
Response to Hurricane Igor in Newfoundland

The United Church will contribute $10,000 to the Newfoundland and Labrador Conference’s Hurricane Igor Financial Appeal, which was launched on October 8, 2010.

Posted: 2010/10/29
Pakistan Flooding Updates

Up-to-date information on developments in the United Church’s August 2010 response to flooding in Pakistan.

Posted: 2010/08/10
United Church Responds to Flooding in Pakistan

The United Church of Canada, together with other members of the global ACT Alliance, is responding to the monsoon floods in Pakistan.

Posted: 2010/08/04
United Church Responds to the Earthquake Crisis in China

United Church partners Amity and ACT Alliance are responding to the 7.1-magnitude earthquake that struck China's Qinghai Province on April 14.

Posted: 2010/04/21
United Church Responds to Earthquake in Chile

United Church of Canada staff are working through the ACT Alliance to respond to the earthquake that struck Chile on Saturday, February 27.

Posted: 2010/03/01
Haiti Earthquake Appeal Updates

Up-to-date information on developments in the United Church’s January 2010 appeal for donations to support relief and reconstruction efforts in Haiti.

Posted: 2010/01/14
Haiti Earthquake Appeal

In response to the humanitarian crisis provoked in Haiti by the serious earthquake on January 12, the United Church is appealing for donations to support relief and reconstruction efforts.

Posted: 2010/01/13
United Church Responds to Hurricane Ida in Central America

Salvadoran organizations, including United Church partners Emmanuel Baptist Church and ADES, have been monitoring the situation and providing immediate assistance.

Posted: 2009/11/10
Pastoral Letter from Philippines

A letter from the National Council of Churches in the Philippines, written as Northern Luzon braces for an anticipated third typhoon.

Posted: 2009/10/21
Disasters Hit Samoa, Indonesia, and the Philippines

The United Church partner organizations report on recent disasters in Asia and the Pacific.

Posted: 2009/10/02
United Church Responds to Philippine Flood Emergency

The United Church of Canada is contributing $10,000 to partners in the Philippines after the September 27 flood disaster.

Posted: 2009/09/28
United Church Contributes Funds for Hunger Relief in Kenya

The United Church of Canada will contribute $200,000 of funds held in trust in the Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) to help address drought-induced hunger in the east African country of Kenya.

Posted: 2009/09/04

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