READY NOW: Disaster Response Fund

You can help give hope so that God's people are Ready Now to respond with mercy forever to those who are suffering in the wake of a disaster.  Through your generosity, we can share Christ's mercy with those whose lives have been turned upside down by natural disasters. Your gift will help children and families as they rebuild their lives in the weeks, months and years following a a disaster.

	$5 can provide a drink of fresh, cool water
	Funds are used to supply bottled water when normal drinking water supplies have been contaminated.

 

	$10 can provide a nutritious meal
	Gifts are used to support emergency kitchens, feed first responders, or operate a community pantry.

 

	$50 can provide a survival kit (food/water for 3 days, flashlight, Bible)
	Funds are used to help families make it through the first few days following a disaster, until rebuilding teams can get to work.

 

	$100 can provide a shelter kit (tent, blankets, sleeping mats, flashlight, food/water for 7 days, Bible, activity books)
	Funds are used to help families endure the loss of their home, until transitional housing can be located.

 

You can help.

Gifts and offerings to the Ready Now: Disaster Response Fund equip the LCMS to respond immediately when a life-altering disaster happens. Your donations also support long-term recovery efforts through local congregations and districts in the affected area. 

Every Ready Now: Disaster Response Fund gift is precious to those whose lives have been impacted by a disaster.  You can make a difference today.  Now!  Because of you, we can be ready NOW to help event before the next disaster strikes.