A Future With Hope

A Future With Hope has been a leader of disaster response in New Jersey since Superstorm Sandy and its networks and relationships with state, federal and local agencies have been reactivated int he wake of COVID-19. Members of the team, alongside Tom O’Hearn, GNJ’s Disaster Response Coordinator, serve as our representatives on the following state, regional and national groups who are meeting weekly to provide guidance for how to engage volunteers and communicate needs:

• NJ VOAD
• NY VOAD
• PA VOAD
• NJ Office of  Emergency Management
• FEMA for Emergency Assistance and Housing
• FEMA for Logistics and Resource Support
• UMCOR
• NEJ UMVIM Disaster Response

The team funnels information to GNJ leadership which helps inform our calls to action on the COVID-19 Resources pages.  As the situation unfolds, A Future Withe Hope will advise on the best ways for churches to engage in relief and recovery.

Food insecurity is emerging as a critical issue during this time.  A Future With Hope is coordinating with GNJ congregations on guidelines for food pantries and other collection and distribution.  FIND OUT MORE

Hope emerges where residents, businesses, organizations, government, and institutions work together to heal communities.

United Methodists of Greater New Jersey continue to be good stewards of funds donated to A Future With Hope. A Future With Hope has been awarded the Gold Level of Transparency from Guidestar.