[Fuusmchat] Fwd: [AppalachianCluster] Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Info for UUs

[Dawn Hewitt, FUUSM office assistant]

If you are wondering how to donate to Hurricane Helene victims, here is a
trustworthy recipient of donations.

--dawn

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From: Renee Ruchotzke <rruchotzke at uua.org>
Date: Fri, Oct 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Subject: [AppalachianCluster] Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Info for
UUs
To:


Hello Friends!



With the heartbreaking devastation from Hurricane Helene many of us are
wondering how we can help.



You may have seen the CER blog post earlier this week
<https://www.uua.org/central-east/blog/better-together/disaster-relief-2024>
about how our Dister Relief Fund was low. Since then, donations have been
pouring in, but the need is still great.



Our UUA staff has been focusing on communicating with impacted
congregations and communities this week and will continue to do so.



Here are some direct links if you would like to give, and instructions on
how your congregation can use your special collection to benefit the fund.



*How can people give? *

Individuals can:

   - Contribute online using this link.
   https://www.uua.org/giving/disaster-relief.
   - Mail checks to *UUA,  24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, MA 02210. ATTN:
   Gift Processing*. Donors should note the DRF in the memo line of their
   check.
   - Text-to-give by texting *DISASTER to 51555*
   - Initiate a gift of securities by contacting Gift Processing Manager
   Tom Klein at tklein at uua.org.



*How can congregations give?*

   - Congregational collections are a critical source of support for the
   DRF. Please direct colleagues and constituents to this page for all the
   resources they need:
   https://www.uua.org/giving/areas-support/funds/disaster-response/disaster-relief-fund-collections


   - Congregations that elect not to hold a special collection can add an
   announcement in printed orders of service and electronic newsletters,
   including giving links or text-to-give instructions.
      - *Text DISASTER to 51555*.
      - Give online at https://www.uua.org/giving/disaster-relief



*How can a congregation (or UU entity) apply for a Disaster Relief Grant?*

   - Congregations and other UU entities may apply here:
   https://www.uua.org/finance/grants/disaster-relief-grants



We are indeed a generous people. Thank you for your help!



In faith and service,

*Rev. Renée Ruchotzke *(ruh-HUT-skee) : she/they
<https://www.uua.org/lgbtq/identity/personal-pronouns>
Congregational Life Staff
Based in NE Ohio
330-554-0828
Dean: LeaderLab <https://www.uua.org/leadership> | UU Leadership Institute
<http://www.uuinstitute.org/>

Find a time to meet: https://calendly.com/rruchotzke

*Unitarian Universalist Association*
Central East Region
24 Farnsworth Street, Boston, Massachusetts 02210
www.uua.org

Contributions from member congregations <https://www.uua.org/finance/apf>
 and individual donors <https://www.uua.org/giving> make the missional work
of the UUA possible.



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