As World Humanitarian Day (August 19) approaches, we are reminded of the impact ordinary people can have when they come together to help others. It’s the perfect moment to uplift your Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), especially those grounded in service, faith, or global citizenship, by connecting them with purpose-driven partners like The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
UMCOR is a faith-based nonprofit working across the globe to alleviate human suffering and advance hope. Compelled by Christ to serve as a voice of conscience on behalf of the people called Methodist, UMCOR responds to disasters, addresses health and development needs, and supports marginalized communities in times of crisis.
For faith-based ERGs (and any group of employees passionate about giving back), UMCOR provides a meaningful opportunity to live out their values in tangible, impactful ways.
A hands-on way to make a difference: Assemble relief supplies
UMCOR’s signature employee engagement offering is organizing kit-packing events for disaster relief. These include cleaning kits, hygiene kits, and menstrual hygiene kits, which are assembled by volunteers and distributed to individuals and families in the aftermath of emergencies.
Your employees can take action by raising funds to purchase essentials like towels, toothbrushes, menstrual products, and cleaning supplies, then coming together to pack and ship completed kits to UMCOR’s relief network. At your event, UMCOR can also speak with participants about their mission and how the kits bring dignity, care, and hope during difficult times.
This type of hands-on experience is a powerful way to unite employees, inspire generosity, and create a sense of shared purpose. And around World Humanitarian Day, it carries even deeper meaning — celebrating the spirit of global solidarity and honoring the humanitarians who step up when crisis strikes.
See the impact
Get a sense of the impact your employees will have by learning about UMCOR’s disaster response.
Need help?
Whether your employees are looking to help after recent disasters like hurricanes or flooding, commemorating a global observance like World Humanitarian Day, or simply seeking meaningful ways to give back, UMCOR offers a mission-driven, service-centered opportunity to engage.
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