South Bend "UMCOR" team

UMCOR is the last one to go home after a disaster.   A team of men went to South Bend this past Saturday.  The floods of South Bend took place more than a year ago.  Team members Bob McMurtrey (main organizer), Bob Coolman, Bill Blake, Larry Pincus, and Bob Larkin reported for their volunteer assignment in South Bend on October 14.  Thanks Bob M for the photos and information.  

UMCOR sent funds to assist families who qualify to provide materials and to hire a case manager and construction manager for the South Bend Area floods of 2016.  Allison Curts, Indiana Conference Disaster Relief Coordinator is working to find teams to complete the work on the homes in the South Bend area.  

Before 

Bob McMurtrey says, "They can use more volunteers.  The only paperwork in advance is a medical information sheet.  They do ask for a list of meds and health insurance information and a signature on their form.  I can send you a blank form to run off and do in advance. I would  recommend packing lunch  unless we hear last minute that they will provide one.   They don’t have much of a budget compared to the work that needs to be done.  It worked well assembling at Asbury Center north of the church, leaving from Valpo at 7:45am and leaving South Bend around 3pm our time. "

After

This isn't a men's only event.  Women don't hesitate to join in the fun,  it would be good practice for Sager Brown or Midwest Mission Distribution Center trips.  Please let Bob know if you plan to go.   It might be we could have enough volunteers for two or three repair assignments.  

Bob M.'s contact info:
mcmurtrey1@comcast.net
464-4422