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VISION
We exist to unite, equip, and mobilize specialty trained teams to save lives and give hope in times of crisis and natural disasters.
MISSION
United Rescue Alliance is an international disaster and crisis response organization dedicated to equipping and training sustainable leaders in emergency management to empower communities in the areas of disaster preparedness, response and transformation. We value community resiliency through restoration; creating sustainable solutions through innovation.
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LA Wildfires- California
United Rescue Alliance Founder and CEO, Angel Poorman, traveled to California to respond to the devastating wildfires. Angel gave a Just In Time MESSH (Mental, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Health) training to community leaders and volunteers with Harvest Rock Church. In partnership with Nancy Economou from Watts of Love, solar lights were also distributed to assist families in the immediate and long-term recovery. United Rescue Alliance is also working with Good360 and Young Living to distribute resources and deliver cleaning supplies to serve in clean-up efforts.
Please prayerfully consider giving so that URA can continue to serve those affected by these wildfires!
Hurricane Helene- East Coast
Hurricane Helene was a large, destructive, and fast-moving Atlantic Hurricane that was the strongest to strike the Florida/Georgia/North Carolina/Tennessee region on record, reaching wind gusts of 140mph. URA responded to these areas with our partner organizations in resource distribution, meeting immediate basic needs.
Tel Aviv University Course - Israel
URA traveled to Tel Aviv, Israel to teach a summer course called Public Health Consequences of Disasters Addressed Through MESSH Response to masters students from Tel Aviv University. Students learned about whole community disaster preparedness and URA’s response framework: MESSH (Mental, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Health), disaster medical operations, and public health consequences.
Houston flooding - TX
Early in May 2024, Houston and the surrounding areas like Conroe, Huntsville, and Humble had severe flooding that caused significant property and infrastructure damage. United Rescue Alliance was invited by Disaster Aid USA to serve alongside partners in Houston, Texas assisting in debris removal and reconstructed damaged homes.
jackson Tornadoes - MS
Severe storms moved in to Jackson, Mississippi. A tornado tore through the campus of We Will Go Ministries, a longstanding partner of URA. The URA team spent a week in Mississippi removing debris from the site, reconstructing the destroyed hoop house, and removing a fallen pecan tree.
EASTLAND COMPLEX WILDFIRE - TX
Our teams are continuing to serve the communities affected by the Eastland Complex Wildfires from March of 2022. The fires burned more than 50,000 acres of land, destroyed more than 80 homes. URA was appointed as the case managing agency.
MIDWEST TORNADOES - TN
It was the deadliest U.S. tornado outbreak in a decade, and one single storm complex tracked for some 250 miles. Meteorologists had confirmed at least 37 tornadoes were in progress during the outbreak Friday night into Saturday morning. URA responded by assisting in debris removal and resource distribution.
MESQUITE HEAT WILDFIRE - TX
The Mesquite Heat Fire began on May 17 and continued for 12 days, causing damage to 30 homes, farms, and ranches in South Taylor County, Texas. URA was appointed as the case managing agency.
FOOD DISTRIBUTION - POLAND
Our team partnered with several organizations to send nutritionally fortified food overseas, providing much needed vitamins to help people stay healthier in less-than-ideal conditions such as the close quarters of refugee camps.
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Every Tuesday night at 6:30pm, URA hosts a night of worship and prayer at the Camp Barkeley Worship Center. All are welcome and invited!
PREPARE
We are dedicated to training and equipping sustainable leaders in emergency management. This empowers communities in the area of disaster preparedness and creates a structure to build community resiliency. It's not a matter of if a disaster will strike, but when. When we are prepared, we can help those in need.
RESPOND
In times of disaster and crisis, we recognize that security goes beyond physical needs. We stand together in hope, peace, and love, to achieve physical, emotional, and mental healing. We respond in communities in various ways according to the needs that are presented to our teams. Giving a cup of water is just as valuable as repairing a roof or listening to someone's disaster experience.
TRANSFORM
We are moved by compassion to find the God-given strengths in those we serve and in those with whom we work. Together with our partners, we push past disaster relief and are stewards of stable economic opportunities and spiritual futures. Whether through social enterprise or sitting with the one, we meet those we serve where they are and empower them to grow.
BECOME A CERTIFIED DISASTER RESPONDER.
Be trained as a disaster responder to take the presence of God into areas of crisis. Our Leaders School equips students with the credentials needed to be a Certified Disaster Responder with United Rescue Alliance.
RESPONSE NETWORK
"Love responds out of the overflow of compassion giving people hope."
- Angel Poorman, United Rescue Alliance Founder