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Members of DSPR-MECC offer medical aid in Gaza
ACT Alliance member DSPR-MECC (Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees of the Middle East Council of Churches) provides medical support to people in Gaza.
Credit: Courtesy DSPR-MECC

When emergencies strike, people need help right away. First with the basics―shelter, food, clothing―and then with rebuilding. United Church partners and ecumenical relationships in over 120 countries are on the ground and able to assess what’s needed. Partners respond to those in need, and the United Church can help support their efforts. Time and time again, the people of the United Church give generously to support those affected by emergencies.

With alarming frequency and increasing duration, people around the world are facing a variety of disasters. From climate change and climate-related emergencies to health crises, from violent conflicts that forcibly displace thousands to food insecurity and loss of livelihood, catastrophes affect millions every day. The United Church is part of a worldwide network that can make a difference in the lives of those most at risk.

In the Caribbean, communities are grappling with the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, needing food, shelter, medical supplies, and clean water. After initial response, communities face a long and uncertain path to recovery. Homes, schools, and hospitals will need repair, families will continue to rebuild through ongoing natural disasters.

Please make a donation today to support our worldwide network of Mission and Service partners and their critical and lifesaving work. Global partners are among the first to respond in the hardest-hit communities, supporting them through crisis response and rebuilding. Your gift will make a difference in the lives of those most at risk by providing food, psychosocial support, and essential items such as safe drinking water, and shelter. Further, your gift will help partners restore livelihoods and offer comfort when emergencies occur.

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Online via our secure donation page.

Phone 416-231-5931 or toll-free 1-800-268-3781 ext. 2738 and use your Visa or MasterCard.

Send a cheque or money order to:

The United Church of Canada
Emergency Response
PO Box 8746, Stn A
Toronto, ON M5W 3C2

Please be sure to note "Global Emergency Response" on the face of your cheque. To support a specific emergency, write its name on your cheque.

Visit our Act Now page for a list of all our current actions.

A Prayer for Hong Kong

A prayer of sympathy and compassion for those affected by the fire in Hong Kong.

Mission and Service Partners Support Displaced Women and Children in DR Congo

Pray for partners working in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as violence leads to millions of internally displaced people (IDPs).

Haiti: How Your Generosity Is Helping

YGM 2022: January 23. Since August 2014, your generous gifts to the Haiti Emergency Appeal have been helping people rebuild their lives.