Hurricane Idalia, the first major hurricane to make landfall in the United States this year, caused life-threatening storm surge, flooding and winds in the Big Bend of Florida. It also brought strong winds and rain to Georgia and the Carolinas.
Lutheran Disaster Response works with its partners to provide immediate relief, such as water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. Since many hurricanes also require a long-term response, Lutheran Disaster Response provides support on the long road to recovery with disaster case management, construction management, unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care.
Gifts given to Lutheran Disaster Response equip us to respond to this and other disasters, whenever and wherever they strike. Gifts designated to “Hurricane Response" will be restricted to and used in full (100%) for those affected by hurricanes.
Other ways to give
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.