United Methodist Committee on Relief

The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is the global humanitarian aid and development organization of the United Methodist Church (UMC). UMCOR is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization operated under the auspices of the General Board of Global Ministries. One hundred percent of donations are directed to an earmarked project or relief effort. Administrative expenses are funded by an annual offering collected by United Methodist churches on UMCOR Sunday.

United Methodist Committee on Relief
AbbreviationUMCOR
Formation1940 (1940)
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia, US
Coordinates40°48′38.87″N 73°57′49.45″W
President
Thomas Bickerton
Parent organization
General Board of Global Ministries, United Methodist Church
Websiteumcmission.org/umcor/
Formerly called
Methodist Committee for Overseas Relief

UMCOR works through programs that address hunger, poverty, sustainable agriculture, international and domestic emergencies, refugee and immigrant concerns, global health issues, and transitional development. These programs are categorized into three major areas: Humanitarian Relief / Disaster Response, Sustainable Development and Global Health (in collaboration with UM Global Ministries).

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