Lutheran Disaster Response brings God’s hope, healing and renewal to people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the United States and around the world. When the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need. Learn more.
Find disaster volunteer opportunities in the U.S.
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Make an online donation
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Join Monthly Partners
Become a Monthly Partner and give automatic, monthly gifts in support of Lutheran Disaster Response.
Mail your donation
Make checks payable to Lutheran Disaster Response (if designated to a specific disaster, please indicate in the memo line).
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ELCA Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Give by phone
Call 800-638-3522 to make a donation with a credit card. Operators are ready to assist you Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Give through your congregation
Make checks payable to your congregation indicating Lutheran Disaster Response (if designated to a specific disaster, please indicate in the memo line) and place your gift in the offering plate.
- Indonesia Earthquake and Tsunami
- 2018 Hurricane Response
- U.S. Wildfires
- Gaza Humanitarian Assistance
- South Sudan Relief
- Africa Drought
- West Virginia Flooding
- Nepal Earthquake
- Middle East and Europe Refugee Crisis
- AMMPARO: Protecting Migrant Minors
Find disaster volunteer opportunities in the U.S.
Like Lutheran Disaster Response on Facebook and follow @ELCALDR on Twitter.
Sign up to receive Lutheran Disaster Response alerts.
Make an online donation
Online giving is simple and secure.
Join Monthly Partners
Become a Monthly Partner and give automatic, monthly gifts in support of Lutheran Disaster Response.
Mail your donation
Make checks payable to Lutheran Disaster Response (if designated to a specific disaster, please indicate in the memo line).
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
ELCA Gift Processing Center
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
Give by phone
Call 800-638-3522 to make a donation with a credit card. Operators are ready to assist you Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Central Time.
Give through your congregation
Make checks payable to your congregation indicating Lutheran Disaster Response (if designated to a specific disaster, please indicate in the memo line) and place your gift in the offering plate.
Dear Friends:
When disaster strikes, Christians are among the first to look for ways to help those in need, whether it means lending a helping hand or making a monetary donation.
In addition to relief efforts your church may be involved with, Thrivent members and others can help hurricane victims in the following ways:
Also, if it’s appropriate, please consider running the following in your church’s newsletter, bulletin, on its website or on social feeds:
As we pray for those who have been affected by Hurricane Florence, Thrivent – a membership organization of Christians – is mobilizing its financial resources and members to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who want to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit Thrivent.com to learn more about our organization’s commitment to match individual personal donations and other ways in which people can help.
We thank you and your church for continuing to keep those who suffer in your prayers and support them as you’re financially or physically able. Your commitment to living generously is appreciated.
When disaster strikes, Christians are among the first to look for ways to help those in need, whether it means lending a helping hand or making a monetary donation.
In addition to relief efforts your church may be involved with, Thrivent members and others can help hurricane victims in the following ways:
- Donate. Make a personal donation. Thrivent will match individual personal donations – up to $1 million – made through Thrivent.com to assist specific disaster relief organizations.* Eligible members can also direct Choice Dollars®.
- Volunteer. Thrivent members can share their time and talent to help with recovery efforts by leading a volunteer Thrivent Action Team.
Also, if it’s appropriate, please consider running the following in your church’s newsletter, bulletin, on its website or on social feeds:
As we pray for those who have been affected by Hurricane Florence, Thrivent – a membership organization of Christians – is mobilizing its financial resources and members to help those in need. Thrivent members and others who want to help with the recovery efforts are encouraged to visit Thrivent.com to learn more about our organization’s commitment to match individual personal donations and other ways in which people can help.
We thank you and your church for continuing to keep those who suffer in your prayers and support them as you’re financially or physically able. Your commitment to living generously is appreciated.