At SALT be believe in thoughts and prayers but we also believe in ACTION! As we have watched the devastation of the flooding in Carolina Beach and Brunswick and again in the mountains of Western NC, we know that we need to spring into action! and support for the people of Western North Carolina and our local community. Here are a few ways you can help support Hurricane Helene disaster relief efforts:
UMCOR Kits
The Western NC Conference needs UMCOR cleaning kits to distribute in their community. We are collecting kits to send to Western North Carolina, and we need your help!
Several churches across the Conference are serving as collection centers to gather completed kits and kit supplies. The NC Conference will continue to update their website as more centers are established. We hope to make some at SALT soon!
View Cleaning Kit Supplies and Assembly Instructions→
The Marion Edwards Recovery Center Initiative (MERCI) is hosting a packing event October 5 from 9 am – 1 pm. Everyone is invited to go help assemble kits! and bring supplies! The most needed item for the kits are mesh re-usable wipes (no single-use wipes). Due to increased need, some supplies may not be available in all areas, so any kit supplies you can bring will be greatly appreciated. If you would like to serve at MERCI, please contact Rev. Bill Haddock at revbillh@nccumc.org.
Early Response Teams
NC Conference Disaster Ministries is in contact with the Western NC Conference to discuss how we can support their relief efforts. They are continuing to assess storm damage and will let us know when they need Early Response Teams and equipment. Once we receive an invitation and teams can access the affected areas, we will contact our Early Response Teams.
If you feel called to serve on an Early Response Team and would like to become ERT-certified, join us for a basic ERT training or recertification class on October 12 from 8 am – 4 pm at the NC Conference Office in Garner. Pastor Gayle and Jenn are already ERT certified and would love to lead a team to the mountains – stay tuned for details.