Missions and Outreach
Vision of UMCOR (United Methodist Committee On Relief)
As the humanitarian relief and development arm of the United Methodist Church, UMCOR transforms and strengthens people and communities.
Mission
Compelled by Christ to be a voice of conscience on behalf of the people called Methodist, UMCOR works globally to alleviate human suffering and advance hope and healing.
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Midwest Mission Layette and School Kits
Student School Kit
3 notebooks—single-subject spiral 8”x10 ½”
1 pencil eraser—2” or larger
1 pair of student scissors
1 pencil sharpener
1 ruler 12” long with metric
1 box of 12 colored pencils
6 unsharpened pencils—no advertising
1 box of 24 crayons
Place in cloth bag with one handle. Patterns for cloth bags.
Personal Dignity Kit “PDK”
1 bath hand towel—no kitchen towels ·
1 bath washcloth—no kitchen dishcloths ·
1 sturdy comb—no rat tail or picks ·
1 razor with guard ·
1 pair of nail clippers—no files/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 ·
Place items in one-gallon, resealable, plastic bag
Layette Kits
6 cloth diapers
2 undershirts or onesies
2 gowns or sleepers
2 infant size washcloths (no adult washcloths)
6 diaper pins - must have protective plastic closures
2 receiving blankets -28” x 28” to 32” x 32” (no crib blankets)
1 sweater, sweatshirt or jacket - must open from the front, may be hand-knitted, crocheted, or sewn; no ties or buttons
Bundle the items inside one of the blankets and secure with diaper pins.