ELCA Disaster Response

 
We help to bring God’s comfort, healing and renewal to those affected by disasters.  And when the dust settles and the headlines change, we stay to provide ongoing assistance to those in need.

Check out the ELCA Disaster Response Blog page

Haiti ... 6 Months Later. A report that brings you up-to-date on the work in the six months since the earthquake.   Read more or Give Now

Gulf of Mexico oil spill... Nearly three months after the explosion of a drilling platform killed 11 workers, oil continues to spread across the Gulf Coast states, impacting the lives and livelihoods of many still rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina.  Read More or Give Now

U.S. Flooding and Tornadoes... spring storms persist ... Add Tennessee and Mississippi to the list of states from Rhode Island to Texas and North Dakota to Florida facing long recovery from severe weather.  Read More or Give Now

China Earthquake ... On April 14, a 6.9 magnitude earthquake struck Yushu County in the Qinghai Province ... The ELCA commits $50,000 to aid partners in their relief efforts.  Read more or Give Now

7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes Chile... 3 quakes and more after shocks strike Mar. 11 ... While still recovering from Feb 27's devastation, Chileans are rocked by more seismic activity. The ELCA continues to provide support and assistance to its partners on the ground.  Read more  or Give Now

7.0 magnitude earthquake devastates Haiti... largest earthquake in two centuries hits west of Port-au-Prince ... ELCA partners with relief and government agencies mobilizing to provide aid and assessment.  Read more or Give Now

Click here to locate information from past events

Featured Story

ELCA International Disaster Response Commits Funds to Haiti Relief 

ELCA Disaster Response ELCA members have given $10.5 million as of May 12, 2010. Give online at ELCA.org/haitiearthquake
or call 800-638-3522. 
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Watch the Haiti video [March 2010]
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