This hurricane season has brought devastating storms including Hurricane Fiona, which inundated Puerto Rico with rain, reminding people of the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Maria in 2017. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida with near Category 5-strength winds, dumping record amounts of rain and causing catastrophic, life-threatening flooding. Authorities estimate the number of fatalities is expected to rise.
Lutheran Disaster Response works with its partners to provide immediate relief, such as water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. Since many hurricanes, including Ian and Fiona, also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, and emotional and spiritual care.
Gifts to "Hurricane Response" will be used in full (100%) to assist those affected by hurricanes.
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By mail
Make checks payable to
Lutheran Disaster Response.
Write "Hurricane Response" on your
check's memo line and send to:
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
P.O. Box 1809
Merrifield, VA 22116-8009
By phone
800-638-3522
Monday through Friday,
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. central time.
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The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. Your gifts are tax deductible as allowed by law. The ELCA’s tax identification number is 41-1568278.