MONETARY DONATIONS
Checks may be sent to the Michigan Conference at 1161 East Clark Road, Suite 212, DeWitt, MI 48820. It is important to include this exact language in the memo: #4407 Michigan Area Disaster response. You can give online here:
https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx
The full press release from the Michigan Conference can be found here:
https://michiganumc.org/michigan-responding-to-glbr-flooding/
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
UMCOR FLOOD KITS
Please bring whatever you are able of the below items! You can bring a few different items, a bunch of the same item, or a variety! We will assemble as many kits as possible with what is donated and everything will go directly to the flood relief efforts in Mid Michigan.
CLEANING KIT MATERIALS: One Kit includes what is below
One five-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid (14.35” h x 12.19” w x 12.19” d) No screw lids, advertisements on the outside acceptable, may be used, but must be free from all residual product
One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent
One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner: No spray cleaners
One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap
One 4-8 oz. pump spray air freshener
One 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellent (pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable)-Pump spray bottles must have protective covers
One scrub brush-With or without handle
18 re-useable cleaning wipes-No terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels, Remove from packaging
Five scouring pads-No stainless-steel pads with soap in them, Remove from packaging
36-50 clothespins
One 50-100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)
4 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45-gallon sizes)-Remove from packaging
Five N95 particulate respirator dust masks (1-3 mm thickness) -No surgical masks
Two pairs kitchen gloves- Durable for multiple uses, Remove from packaging
One pair work gloves-Cotton with leather palm or all leatherPERSONAL DIGNITY KITS: All items must be new & placed in 1 gallon plastic bag
1 Bath Hand Towel-No kitchen towels
1 Bath Washcloth -No kitchen towels
1 Comb - sturdy - No rattail or picks
1 Razor - with guard 1 Nail Clippers - No nail files or emery boards
10 Band - Aids—3/4” x 3”
1 Adult Toothbrush - No multipacks
1 Toothpaste - 2.5 oz. or larger
1 Bar Soap - 3-4 oz.
1 Shampoo - 15-18 oz.
1 Deodorant - 2-3 oz. - stick, roll on, or pump
FEMININE HYGIENE KITS:
One Handle Cloth Bag
2 1-Gallon Resealable Plastic Bags
1 Washcloth
1 Bar Soap-3-4 oz.
3 Pairs of Underwear - sizes: child - 10, 12, 14 / women - 5, 6, 8
6 Day Pads and 3 Night Pads
Checks may be sent to the Michigan Conference at 1161 East Clark Road, Suite 212, DeWitt, MI 48820. It is important to include this exact language in the memo: #4407 Michigan Area Disaster response. You can give online here:
https://advance.umcmission.org/p-620-umcor-us-disaster-response-and-recovery.aspx
The full press release from the Michigan Conference can be found here:
https://michiganumc.org/michigan-responding-to-glbr-flooding/
PHYSICAL DONATIONS
UMCOR FLOOD KITS
Please bring whatever you are able of the below items! You can bring a few different items, a bunch of the same item, or a variety! We will assemble as many kits as possible with what is donated and everything will go directly to the flood relief efforts in Mid Michigan.
CLEANING KIT MATERIALS: One Kit includes what is below
One five-gallon round bucket with re-sealable lid (14.35” h x 12.19” w x 12.19” d) No screw lids, advertisements on the outside acceptable, may be used, but must be free from all residual product
One 32-64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent
One 16-40 oz. bottle liquid concentrate household cleaner: No spray cleaners
One 16-34 oz. bottle dish soap
One 4-8 oz. pump spray air freshener
One 6-14 oz. pump spray insect repellent (pack of 10-20 wipes also acceptable)-Pump spray bottles must have protective covers
One scrub brush-With or without handle
18 re-useable cleaning wipes-No terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels, Remove from packaging
Five scouring pads-No stainless-steel pads with soap in them, Remove from packaging
36-50 clothespins
One 50-100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)
4 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33-45-gallon sizes)-Remove from packaging
Five N95 particulate respirator dust masks (1-3 mm thickness) -No surgical masks
Two pairs kitchen gloves- Durable for multiple uses, Remove from packaging
One pair work gloves-Cotton with leather palm or all leatherPERSONAL DIGNITY KITS: All items must be new & placed in 1 gallon plastic bag
1 Bath Hand Towel-No kitchen towels
1 Bath Washcloth -No kitchen towels
1 Comb - sturdy - No rattail or picks
1 Razor - with guard 1 Nail Clippers - No nail files or emery boards
10 Band - Aids—3/4” x 3”
1 Adult Toothbrush - No multipacks
1 Toothpaste - 2.5 oz. or larger
1 Bar Soap - 3-4 oz.
1 Shampoo - 15-18 oz.
1 Deodorant - 2-3 oz. - stick, roll on, or pump
FEMININE HYGIENE KITS:
One Handle Cloth Bag
2 1-Gallon Resealable Plastic Bags
1 Washcloth
1 Bar Soap-3-4 oz.
3 Pairs of Underwear - sizes: child - 10, 12, 14 / women - 5, 6, 8
6 Day Pads and 3 Night Pads