In 2023 our goal is to create 2,023 Emergency Cleanup Buckets and Hygiene Kits and we need your help!

Inspire your Congregation with the Bucket Challenge as a Mission Moment! Together, our goal is to create 2,023 disaster relief buckets and hygiene kits in 2023! To learn more about the challenge, watch our video here or read more below.

WHAT IS IT? Hurricanes, floods and other disasters are happening more frequently. When our neighbors around the world experience these unforeseen circumstances, we can make the road to recovery easier with CWS (Church World Service) cleanup buckets and hygiene kits. By filling these buckets full of essential home recovery supplies and/or daily hygiene supply needs (using the shopping lists at the links below), we can help our neighbors’ dignity and recovery. 

HOW CAN WE PARTICIPATE? Anyone is welcome to participate by gathering buckets and items to create cleanup buckets or hygiene kits from the links below. Whether you’re an individual or a team, we want to celebrate you as you collect and drop off your buckets and kits! Send us photos for our social media at office@heartlanducc.org 

There are grants available from the UCC’s Disaster Ministries to offset costs. Apply here.

MORE INFORMATION: 

• For CWS bucket contents and bucket preparation, visit the CWS website by clicking here. There you’ll learn how to assemble Emergency Cleanup Buckets and Hygiene Kits.
• Download a shopping list here.
• Grants are available to offset your costs here. 
• To learn more about the challenge, watch our video here and/or share it in your church!
• Drop off your buckets throughout the year at The Templed Hills camp, 5734 Durbin Rd, Bellville, OH 44813 or The Northwest Ohio Association Office, 416 Wentz Street, Tiffin, OH 44883. 
• Don’t forget to send us your photos at office@heartlanducc.org!