Global HOPE
Hurricane Melissa
The NMUCC has issued a special fundraising appeal in support of communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa. Hurricane Melissa made landfall in Jamaica on October 28th as a category 5 hurricane with 175 mph sustained winds. After devastating the western half of Jamaica, Hurricane Melissa made a second landfall in Cuba where it also caused catastrophic damage. In additional to causing catastrophic damage in Jamaica and Cuba, Melissa’s extensive rainbands brought devastating flooding to Haiti.
The UCC, through the Global HOPE team, is working with ACT Alliance, Church World Service, and our Global Ministries partners to provide immediate relief to affected communities across the region. Money raised through the appeal will be used to support both immediate relief activities and long-term recovery efforts for years to come.
Contributions to the UCC’s Hurricane Melissa response can be made via the link below and will be used to support both immediate and long-term recovery needs.
California Wildfires 2025 Special Appeal Updates HERE
Hurricane 2024 Special Appeal Updates HERE
The Global HOPE team in United Church of Christ Love of Neighbor unit brings together the UCC’s refugee and migration ministries, volunteer engagement, disaster response and recovery, and sustainable development support. The acronym HOPE makes clear the team’s vision: Humanitarian: Opportunities, Partnerships, Empowerment.
Global HOPE also distributes One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) offerings and gifts to special appeals. Your support for OGHS and special appeals makes a tremendous impact close to home and all over the world. Gifts for supporting refugees can be made to the Refugee Emergency Fund. To support response work more broadly, gifts can be designated to “Emergency USA” or “International Emergency” online or by mail. In addition, the following special appeals are open for designated gifts:
Active Appeals
| 2025 California Wildfires | 2024 Hurricane Relief | Hawaii Wildfires Appeal | Ukraine Appeal | Middle East Appeal |
Thank you for your gifts, prayers, and engagement, enhancing the work and witness of the church with neighbors around the world.
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Global HOPE Ministries
Refugee & Migration Ministries creates robust structures of welcome for the resettlement of refugees and the protection of asylum seekers within the United States while advocating for and responding to the needs of the displaced globally.
Volunteer Ministries offers a variety of service opportunities for groups and individuals across the U.S.A. Our historic programs connect individuals with vibrant opportunities to learn, serve, and grow in faith.
- Mission Trip Opportunities – currently limited
- Partners in Service Opportunities – placements available now
- Young Adult Service Leadership Program
- Other UCC Ministry Opportunities
- Spring Break Immersion Collaboration with Back Bay Mission
Responding to the call of our Christ-centered faith, UCC Disaster Ministries support holistic community recovery worldwide, by engaging supporters, volunteers and partners to focus on preparedness, emergency relief and long-term recovery.
Recovering Hope is a ministry of disaster to address emotional and spiritual care in times of disaster.
Global HOPE News Feed
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