Fourth Quarter Report

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1 access resources at weekofcompassion.org Fourth Quarter Report For the last two weeks, our thoughts and prayers have been with communities in the Midwest and Southern states as severe flooding and tornadoes ripped through. In Dallas, Texas, an EF4 tornado touched down the day after Christmas and destroyed many homes. In St. Louis, Missouri, where the Missouri and Mississippi rivers meet, heavy rain has caused the rivers to crest at a high level and flood the surrounding towns. The heavy rain will continue to impact these regions for the next couple of weeks. In the midst of these disasters, Disciples have been compassionately helping many of these communities. First Christian Church of Rowlett, Texas immediately turned their church facility into a hospitality site to provide hot meals and emergency supplies to first responders, police officers, and victims impacted by the storms. Real Faith Christian Church in Clarksdale, Mississippi provided emergency clothing and food to the victims in the community. In addition, many other Disciples churches in these areas sent volunteers and donated supplies to help with the recovery efforts. Disciples will continue to be present in the months and years ahead as these communities begin to rebuild. In the year 2015, Disciples responded to many disasters through Week of Compassion both at home and around the world. The latest fourth quarter report provides a

2 comprehensive list of places where our Church has been a presence of hope and healing to communities in need. Week of Compassion is able to respond because of your compassion, generosity, and partnership. And as we move into 2016, we are grateful for your continued witness and support as we work to provide relief to many more communities in the coming weeks and months. Thank you. Villagers outside of Soe, Indonesia have been supported by Week of Compassion through our partner, Church World Service, to improve their health and daily living. Photo: Lisa Hayes/CWS

3 Our Global Responses Since December 22nd, 2015 Where you built relationships with struggling neighbors

4 Fourth Quarter s Responses DISASTER RELIEF AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE Africa South Sudan, Crisis Relief East Asia and the Pacific Philippines, Typhoon Relief Latin America and the Caribbean Dominican Republic and Haiti, Refugee Crisis Nicaragua, Emergency Food Middle East and Europe Egypt, Refugee Response Hungary, Refugee Response Iraq, Internally Displaced People Jordan, Refugee Response Lebanon, Refugee Response (2) Serbia, Refugee Response Syria, Internally Displaced Aid (2) Syria, Refugee Response (2) North America California, Fire Relief (2) Kansas, Mission Support Mississippi, Tornado Relief Missouri, Fire Relief Missouri, Flood Relief North Carolina, Fire Relief Ohio, Refugee Response Oregon, Shelter Support South Carolina, Flood Relief (4) South Carolina, Fire Relief Tennessee, Storm Relief Texas, Unaccompanied Child Refugees Texas, Tornado Relief Southern Asia Afghanistan, Earthquake Response India, Flood Relief (2) Pakistan, Earthquake Response Sri Lanka, Flood Relief DEVELOPMENT, LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND REHABILITATION Africa Central African Republic, Food Security and Women Empowerment Democratic Republic of Congo, Food Security and Conflict Resolution Kenya, Conflict Resolution

5 Kenya, Food Security and Women Empowerment Kenya, Educational Development Liberia, Food Security and Women Empowerment Malawi, Food Security Zimbabwe, Food Security East Asia and the Pacific China, Vocational Training (2) Latin America and the Caribbean Argentina, Women's Empowerment Bolivia, Women's Empowerment Paraguay, Women's Empowerment Middle East and Europe Bosnia and Herzegovina, Vocational Training Georgia, Vocational Training Hungary, Refugee Support Moldova, Vocational Training Morocco, Vocational Training North America Oklahoma, Long-term Spiritual Care Support Missouri, Long-term Disaster Support Southern Asia Indonesia, Food Security Myanmar, Water Access Give at weekofcompassion.org/give