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Remember the Gulf
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March 4, 2008
Sisters and brothers in Christ,
Disasters give God's people an opportunity to serve in
significant ways. When the 2005 hurricane season battered
communities along the U.S. Gulf Coast, the response of Lutheran
donors was amazing, even overwhelming. With your support,
Lutheran Disaster Response has played an integral role in the
initial stages of recovery from these terrible disasters. But
the work is far from over. Urban planners and local officials
estimate that work could continue in these areas for the next 12
years or more. Now, we ask you to renew your commitment to the
Gulf Coast by supporting an unprecedented second funding
campaign.
All gifts received through this campaign will be invested into
the work of local long-term recovery organizations. What is a
long-term recovery organization? In short, it is a
not-for-profit organization formed as a sort of local response
headquarters. By serving on these committees, local leaders from
any active response organization have an opportunity to
contribute resources to a wider group and broaden their
influence on community restoration. Through long-term recovery,
all available resources are multiplied through the collaborative
commitment of everyone involved.
To give a gift to the appeal,
click here. Updates on the progress of the appeal, as well
as success stories about long-term recovery, will also be posted
so please check back regularly. Please share this message as
broadly as you are able. The response of the Lutheran community
to this appeal will help to define the presence of Lutheran
Disaster Response into the future.
In 2008, Lutheran Disaster Response celebrates 20 years of
bringing help and hope to disaster survivors. Over those 20
years, Lutherans have earned the well-deserved reputation of
being committed to the long-term needs of recovering communities
from Grand Forks to Oklahoma City, eastern Pennsylvania to
southern California, New York City and New Orleans. Thank you
for your continued commitment to this amazing and life-changing
ministry!
In service,
Rev. Kevin A. Massey, Acting Director |
