The Union for Reform Judaism has opened its Hurricane Disaster Relief Fund to help the victims of the devastating hurricanes that have hit the Gulf Coast and continues to be on the front lines of hurricane relief. When Gustav approached the Gulf Coast, the URJ Jacobs Camp opened its doors to about 200 evacuees. Then, as Ike aimed for the Gulf Coast of Texas, the URJ Greene Family Camp became a Red Cross Evacuation Center for 700 people fleeing the Texas coast communities. Contributions may be made online or mailed to

Hurricane Disaster Relief
Union for Reform Judaism
633 Third Ave.
New York, NY 10017 

• Donate now
• Canadian donations
• IKE meets GFC: Read about the evacuees at URJ Greene Family Camp in Texas
• Read about the evacuees at URJ Jacobs Camp in Mississippi
• Past hurricane relief efforts

When hurricanes strike, the members of Reform congregations throughout the Union for Reform Judaism mobilize to help the storm victims and communities get back on their feet. Archived information is available that shows the depth and breadth of the response.

2005: Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. 

2004: Hurricane Wilma