As hurricane season ramps up, many of us worry about hurricane damage to our communities as well as how we can help others recover if they’re hit by a powerful storm.
Because an increasing number of natural disasters continues to devastate communities, the United Church of Christ Cornerstone Fund recognizes the importance of offering ways to support those rebuilding in the aftermath.
Investing with the Cornerstone Fund allows us to make loans to UCC churches and missionally aligned non-profits, including Disaster Care loans.
Through our Disaster Care Investment & Loan Program, introduced in the fall of 2024, the Cornerstone Fund supports post-disaster efforts by offering more favorable terms on loans to organizations affiliated with the UCC for projects specifically aimed at repairing or rebuilding facilities following the devastating effects of disasters.
“I chose to invest in the Cornerstone Disaster Care Fund which provides crucial funding for churches that have experienced a disaster,” said Katie Howe, the UCC Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery. “These loans are used for repairs, rebuilding work, or while waiting on insurance claims.
“While earning interest on my investment, I know that my money is being used faithfully by helping to make these low-interest loans available. As Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery with the National Ministry of the United Church of Christ, I have seen first-hand the positive impact that these loans can make on our churches when they need it most.”
To recover after disasters, UCC congregations undertake projects such as:
- Repairing or replacing roofs
- Repairing or rebuilding worship and fellowship spaces
- Installing facilities to support incoming recovery volunteers
- Improving facilities to mitigate future disaster impacts
Learn more: cornerstonefund.org/disaster-care
If you have questions, please call us at 888-UCC-FUND or email info@cornerstonefund.org
*This is not an offer to sell securities and is not a solicitation to buy securities. The offering is made solely by the Offering Circular. The Cornerstone Fund securities are unsecured debt securities subject to terms, conditions, and risks, which are described in the Offering Circular, including risk of possible loss of the amount invested. Payment is dependent on Cornerstone Fund’s financial condition at the time payment is due. Cornerstone Fund will offer and sell securities only in states where authorized. Not FDIC or SIPC insured. Not a bank deposit. Not guaranteed by the United Church of Christ. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Rates subject to change. View the Offering Circular at cornerstonefund.org/offering-circular/