Home Programs and Initiatives Matresses and Microwaves

Mattresses and Microwaves
In Effort to Support Hurricane Evacuees

Metropolitan Community Churches has launched the Mattresses and Microwaves program in an effort to better aide survivors of Hurricane Katrina.  Through the generosity of our community and beyond, many evacuees have been provided shelter in the form of apartments, houses, extra bedrooms, lofts, and much more.  However, once the evacuees have relocated to their new, temporary homes, we have received an overwhelming request for two things:  something on which to sleep and a method of cooking meals. 

To give to this program, make a contribution marking "Disaster Relief" in the campaign area.
NOTE:  Please add "Mattresses and Microwaves" in the comments area of our donation form!

We are asking MCC's and other communities of faith around the world to band together and support the effort to provide beds and microwaves to evacuees.  To help you, we have developed several tools to use in online and print advertising.  Below are the list of resources available to help in local efforts...

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Print Advertisements:

Religious Advertisement
This advertisement offers a place for local MCCs to add their logo in "partnership" with UFMCC references "Jesus Christ."
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Secular Advertisement
This advertisement offers a place for local MCCs to add their logo in "partnership" with UFMCC and omits the "Jesus Christ" reference.
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