Matching Funds for Maui: Make a contribution to help people affected in Maui by the August fires that devastated thousands of acres. For every $2 donated through Thrivent’s online giving platform or a Thrivent Charitable Impact and Investing® donor-advised fund grant to an organization listed, Thrivent will add $1 up to $250,000. Learn more; give today.

Direct Aid to Florida: On August 30, Hurricane Idalia made landfall in Florida’s Big Bend region. The storm surge was at historic levels. All that was a little less than a year after Hurricane Ian struck Florida’s SW coast, leaving a similar path of destruction. As the Florida-Bahamas Synod responds, you can help share God’s hope, healing, and renewal. Give directly to the FB Synod.

General Disaster Giving: Lutheran Disaster Response shares God’s hope, healing, and renewal with people whose lives have been disrupted by disasters in the U.S. and beyond. When the dust settles and the headlines change, LDR stays to provide ongoing help. Give to LDR today.

Lutheran Disaster Response Carolinas is a newly-created partnership between the SC and NC Synods in disaster preparedness and response. Pastors Ray and Ruth Ann Sipe coordinate this effort and they look forward to meeting with your congregation to talk about preparedness. Follow LDR Carolinas on Facebook to learn more.