November News and Updates
FIRM
This month, Angel Poorman and URA board members had the opportunity to attend an event hosted by FIRM (Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries). The event was an opportunity for individuals to share stories and experiences from their time in Israel during the war, and for like-minded organizations to come together to identify ways that they can continue to support Israel. For United Rescue Alliance, it was also an opportunity to see how the team can partner together with other organizations that work with Israel.
Guatemala
This month in Guatemala, the team did a medical outreach in Jocotillo where they provided over 1,500 medical and dental consultations! Also in Jocotillo, the Guatemala team hosted a childrens outreach for 300 children where they distributed toys and snacks donated by a partner organization called LEAD, and Lechem bread to combat malnutrition. Finally, they hosted a first aid training for the Fraijanes municipality where over 60 volunteers were activated!
Homeland Security
In November, Angel Poorman, URA Founder and CEO, spoke at a Homeland Security meeting to share United Rescue Alliances mission and vision, and current trainings that are offered. This is was an excellent opportunity to make connections with other organizations in the area, and share about what URA is doing!
Virtual Trainings
United Rescue Alliance, in partnership with AARP, is offering complimentary virtual disaster preparedness trainings! URA has created a hybrid CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) training, virtual MESSH (Mental, Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Health), and virtual Neighborhood Preparedness training to help you prepare yourself and your household for disasters!
CERT
Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT) deploy to local, or regional disasters. CERT includes training in: Disaster Medical Operations, Fire Safety, Disaster Preparedness, Disaster Psychology and more!
MESSH
Mental, Emotional, Social and Spiritual Health (MESSH) training teaches participants to acknowledge and properly respond to all facets of their own health and a survivors health during a disaster response.
Neighborhood Preparedness
Neighborhood Preparedness training helps participants prepare their homes for disasters and emergencies by gathering supplies and preparedness tools that are specific to your households needs!
Container to Guatemala
United Rescue Alliance, in partnership with Convergence Church, is leading a leadership mission outreach to Guatemala City in March of 2025. The team is coming alongside United Rescue Alliance Guatemala to establish the URA Community Center’s medical clinic. Convergence Church and United Rescue Alliance-Camp Barkeley will be the collection and loading point for a container of medical supplies to support this effort. If you would like to support the community center in its effort to provide assistance to the surrounding communities, click the link below! Your support is very much appreciated!
Beltway Guatemala Interest Meeting
On December 8th, United Rescue Alliance, in partnership with Beltway Park Church, will be hosting an interest meeting for an upcoming mission trip to Guatemala! If you are interested, come to Camp Barkeley on December 8th at 12:30 pm to learn more about the trip!
Strategic Meetings with Ben Cooley
United Rescue Alliance participated in strategic meetings with Ben Cooley from October 21st to 22nd. This time was spent diving into the mission and vision of URA and looking at how we can better the organization and the people we are able to serve through it.
Join Us for Worship!
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!
