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Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is a collaborative ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA.org) and The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS.org).  Across the country, we carry out our mission and ministry through a network of affiliate agencies.  To find the LDR affiliate in your area, click here.
 

Mailing and physical address: Lutheran Disaster Response 8765 West Higgins Road Chicago, IL 60631

Telephone: 800-638-3522, ext. 2748 (Direct number: 773-380-2748) Fax: 773-380-2493

Resource Request: Contact Augsburg Fortress to request resources with ISBNs (800.328.4648)

ELCA Domestic Disaster Response staff:
Acting Director - Kevin Massey, kevin.massey@elca.org 
Assoc. for Program Interpretation - Michael Nevergall, michael.nevergall@elca.org
Administrative Assistant - Laury Rinker, laury.rinker@elca.org

LCMS World Relief & Human Care staff:
Executive Director - Matthew Harrison, matthew.harrison@lcms.org
Associate Executive Director - John Fale, john.fale@lcms.org
Disaster Response Director - Glenn Merritt, glenn.merritt@lcms.org 
District & Congregation Ministry Director - Carlos Hernandez, prcarlos@aol.com 
Grant Administration - Barbara Hoffman, barb.hoffmann@lcms.org