Disaster Response

LDR-NW is actively participating in the Recovery Phase of the Disaster Response to the Storms that Hit Oregon and Washington
We have declarations in six counties.  The number of households impacted as of this date, are as follows:  Clatsop County 1644; Columbia County 776; Polk County 86; Tillamook county 426; Yamhill County 75 and Washington County 36.

To help these communities and families, we are reaching out to you for your help.

1.  Long Term Recovery Committees (LTRC) are being formed in each county.  We need a Lutheran representative at each of these LTRCs.  If interested, contact Norene Goplen at LutheranAdvocate@aol.com or 503-502-6211.



2.  Rebuilding and Cleanup Crews are needed through the Spring and Summer.  Would your congregation like to sponsor a crew?  Do you have skilled crew leaders in your church?



3.  To help families we have started a Pantry Starter Project.  Download PDF Pantry Starter Information



4.   To support the work of the Rebuilding and Cleanup Crews we have purchased a Tool Trailer.  We now need to fill it with tools.  Download PDF Tool Trailer Information

Already several congregations and many Lutherans have been involved in helping those who experienced the disastrous windstorms and flooding of December 2007.  Let us know if you would like to join their efforts.



We Still Need Your Help
To assist in with the long-term recovery process you are encouraged to send your donations to : ELCA Disaster Response , P.O. Box 71764 , Chicago, IL 60694-1764

Make checks payable to: "ELCA Domestic Disaster Response."
Please make sure to mark all donations: "For the Disaster Response in Oregon and/or Washington". More information can be found on the ELCA web site at www.elca.org/disaster.

Funds can also be sent directly to:
Lutheran Disaster Response NW , 605 SE 39th Street, Portland OR  97214.

100% of donated money goes directly to service delivery to families and individuals.

Contact: Norene Goplen, Lutheran Disaster Response-Northwest

Cell:  503-502-6211 LutheranAdvocate@aol.com (preferred) Office:503-731-9519




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