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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

United Church Increases Response to Syrian Humanitarian Crisis

The United Church has increased its response to the Syrian humanitarian crisis with an additional $30,000.

Posted: 2013/02/01
United Church Responds to Typhoon Emergency in Philippines

The United Church has responded to the latest typhoon to strike the Philippines with an initial emergency grant of $15,000 to Philippine partner organizations.

Posted: 2012/12/07
United Church Ready to Help in Aftermath of Guatemala Quake

The United Church is asking members to pray for those affected by the Guatemala earthquake and to consider making a financial donation.

Posted: 2012/11/09
United Church Responds to Hurricane Sandy

The United Church has committed an initial $20,000 toward relief work in Haiti and Cuba after Hurricane Sandy crossed the Caribbean October 23-26.

Posted: 2012/11/01
Support for Haiti Relief after Tropical Storm Isaac

After Tropical Storm Isaac crossed Haiti on August 24, the United Church has committed an initial $15,000 toward relief work that is being carried out by ACT Alliance.

Posted: 2012/08/29
Philippine Partners Appeal for Flood Relief

United Church partners in the Philippines have appealed for emergency relief funds to assist nearly two million Filipinos displaced by heavy monsoon flooding.

Posted: 2012/08/10
United Church Welcomes Government Response to the Sahel Crisis

The United Church of Canada is receiving donations for the drought-stricken Sahel region of Africa, and they will be matched by the Canadian government.

Posted: 2012/08/08
United Church Responds to Iqaluit Townhouse Fire

The United Church is responding with emergency funds to a fire in Iqaluit that has left about 90 people homeless.

Posted: 2012/02/29
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

Last updated:: 2013/02/06
Created:: 2002/12/20

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