Donate to Hurricane Victims by Nov. 12, 2017
On October 27, we offered hot dogs, sauerkraut, apple cider, chips, and cupcakes to our Halloween party-goers in exchange for a donation to Lutheran World Relief, to assist hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands which were recently affected by Hurricanes Maria and Irma.
Through Nov. 12, you can add to the Halloween party donations to hurricane victims in Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands.
Donate by check:
Find envelopes in the narthex, write “LWR Hurricane Relief” on your check, and add it to the collection plate.
Donate online now:
You can easily donate online. Simply enter “LWR Hurricane Relief” next to the “Other” donation field.
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Puerto Rico and other Caribbean islands have a more difficult time recovering from the storms because of their inaccessibility, lack of donors, and minimal assistance programs. According to a recent article in the September 10, 2017 issue of USA Today, the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (NVOAD), is an alliance of volunteer organizations which helps FEMA channel disaster assistance into affected areas. About 75% of the organizations that are part of the alliance are faith-based! Another similar type of organization with a global focus is Halloween party-goers in exchange for a donation to Lutheran World Relief, which has an excellent track record of stepping in to support people affected by such disasters. They are rated 92.52 (out of 100) by Charity Navigator. As followers of Jesus, helping people in need is what we do. As we celebrate 500 years of the Reformation, let us join with other Lutherans in supporting LWR’s efforts in the Caribbean!