Newton UMC Volunteers to Help

Newton UMC Volunteers to Help

Newtown United Methodist Church sent its first team of 8 people to Long Island in response to Superstorm Sandy. Over a two day period the team worked with residents impacted by Sandy helping remove materials damaged in the storm which included removing floors, wallboard, and other fixtures in the homes. Pictured in front of NUMC’s Disaster Relief trailer from left to right are: Dave Pinckney, Chuck Samson, Kim Pearlman, Phil Keane, Betsy Kraushaar, Bob Sibley, Rev. Mel Kawakami, and Jay Thomas. The church will be forming more teams in the coming months.

Photo by Phil Keane