UMCOR
UMCOR is the humanitarian relief and development agency of the United Methodist Church, a worldwide denomination. Since 1940 UMCOR has provided practical support to survivors of natural and civil disasters to alleviate human suffering, without regard to a survivor’s religion, politics, race, gender or national origin.
UMCOR and the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD) were selected to lead this program because of their cost-efficiency and experience with case management in disaster situations. The unprecedented challenges presented by Hurricane Katrina required a lead agency with access to a national network of volunteers and resources to serve survivors not only in the Gulf States, but also around the country in communities that house thousands of Hurricane Katrina survivors. UMCOR established its case management system during recovery from Hurricane Andrew and perfected it significantly during the 9-11 disaster.
Partners were selected based on nonprofit status, national volunteer network capacity and case management experience. Grassroots organizations were selected based on a similar evaluation process and are funded by UMCOR private funds.
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