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Illinois Conference
The UCC responds to disasters an average of once every 2.5 days. Initial support comes from the One Great Hour of Sharing offering and is followed by special gifts.
Mission Statement In the name of Jesus Christ, the Illinois Conference Disaster Response Ministry seeks to bring assistance and relief from suffering to all who experience loss in times of public disaster through the faithful use of material and spiritual resources of our local churches and the Conference Staff. In addition, through a network of trained response coordinators, enable the churches of the Conference to respond to needs created by disasters in the most efficient and helpful manner.
How can I help? VolunteerCoordinate disaster relief efforts in your local church. Contact: Rev. Robert Tripp, Illinois Conference Disaster Response Co-Director (H) 815-479-1308 or Rev. Ben McNeal, Illinois Conference Disaster Response Co-Director (H) 708-447-4029
How can I help? Disaster Response KitsIf your church is looking for a mission project, try putting together Disaster Response Kits. These include Personal Care Kits and Cleaning Kits.
The Disaster Ministry will make available to all organizations creating Clean-up Kits, either boxes or buckets. Boxes require less in them but need to have a bucket purchased. Buckets, which are 5 gallons with lids, require more items, but will be close to the same cost as a bucket, will not need to be purchased.
PLEASE! PLEASE! PLEASE! Kits have been getting to sites and some have been 1/2 to 3/4 of the contents. Please include in every kit all the contents listed below. Thank you.
For Personal Care Kits:
Place all items in a ONE-GALLON ZIP-LOCK BAG. As long as all items fit in the bags, churches may feel free to add any other items they might see fit. Place as many of these assembled kits as you can into the box. Be sure you identify the contents on the outside of the box. Boxes will be provided upon request. Please call one of the Conference or Association Disaster Coordinators listed and they will see that boxes are delivered and then picked up when filled. If at all possible we would appreciate enclosing a check in any amount to help defray the cost of delivery, pick up, boxes, shipping to disaster area, etc. Make check out to Illinois Conference Disaster Ministry. Thank you.
The Disaster Readiness Ministry has been busy supplying clean up kits to the Hurricane Katrina area. In addition we have sent kits to Indiana and Central Illinois for tonado recovery. Our inventory of cleaning kits is almost exhuasted. They are needed and very appreciated.
You church can help replenish our supply. Boxes will be supplied and completed kits will be picked up if you notify Bob Tripp at rjtripp@ameritech.net or by calling, 815-479-1308, or by contancting Ben McNeal at aandbmc@msn.com or by calling, 708-702-5342. Your Association Coordinators who are listed on this link can als be contacted for further information.
For Kits in Boxes:
A common box size of 12" x 12" x 12" has been established. This simplifies shipping and storage. Boxes will be supplied and complted kits will be picked up if you notify any of the Conference or Association Disaster Coordinators. It is important that all buckets fit this size box. Common 2 1/2 gallon household buckets usually will. Please nothing smaller.
If at all possible we would appreciate enclosing a check in any amount to help defray the cost of delivery, pick-up, boxes, shipping to disaster area, etc. Make the check pable to Illinois Conference Disaster Ministry. Thank you.
For Kits in Buckets:
Five gallon buckets for these kits are avaiable from any of the Conference or Association Coordinators listed below. Call your coordinator and they will be delivered to you.
If at all possible we would appreciate enclosing a check in any amount to help defray the cost of delivery, pick-up, boxes, shipping to disaster area, etc. Make the check payable to Illinois Conference Disaster Ministry. Thank you.
ILLINOIS CONFERENCE READINESS STAFF
Conference Coordinators: Robert Tripp 37 Berkshire Drive Crystal Lake, IL 60014 815-479-1308
Bennett McNeal 8027 White Avenue Lyons, IL 60534 708-447-4029
Association Coordinator - CMA: Andrea McNeal 8027 White Avenue Lyons, IL 60534 708-447-4029
Association Coordinator - FVA: Susan Daly Congregational United Church of Christ 40 W 451 Fox Mill Blvd. St. Charles, IL 60175 630-584-0929
Association Coordinator - PA: Beth Carson 807 E. Fifth Street Belvidere, IL 61008 815-544-6834
Association Coordinator - EA: Patricia Morton 26004 S. Ridgeland Avenue Monee, IL 60449 708-534-6341 or 815-277-7258
For further informationSee the national website at www.ucc.org or contact:
National DisastersFlorence A. Coppola Wider Church Ministries United Church of Christ 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 216.736.3211 866.822.8224 X3211
International DisastersSusan Sanders Wider Church Ministries United Church of Christ 700 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 216.736.3210 866.822.8224 X3210
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