You and Your Congregation Can Help
Julia Menzo of Lutheran Disaster Response in Eastern PA offers a few ways that you can help the recovery effort:
Pray and be present
Offering a space for those impacted to pray, and for all impacted by Ida and the events of the past year is so critical to all of our well beings right now. The value of offering prayers and holding worship and continuing to be a steadfast presence in your community cannot be overstated.
Spread the word about Crisis Cleanup
Ida survivors who need help with muck out, debris removal, tree work, mold removal, or rebuild should call 844-965-1386!!!
Volunteer
We will need volunteers to help staff resource centers and outreach in the coming weeks. We will also need volunteers to help with mucking and gutting. Please email jmenzo@libertylutheran.org if you are interested in learning more.
Donate
Lutheran Congregational Services’ Lutheran Disaster Response ministry is currently responding to recent disasters all across eastern Pennsylvania.
or mail checks to Lutheran Disaster Response–Eastern PA at:
Lutheran Congregational Services
7002 Butler Pike
Ambler, PA 19002
For more information, please contact:
Julia Menzo, Lutheran Disaster Response – Eastern PA, JMenzo@libertylutheran.org
Crisis Cleanup Hotline Available Now!
Has your neighborhood been affected by last week’s flooding? Ida survivors who need help with muck out, debris removal, tree work, mold removal, or rebuild should call 844-965-1386 or visit crisiscleanup.org/survivor. Crisis Cleanup is a partner with Lutheran Disaster Response in VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). As VOAD, we strive to meet all survivor needs; however, there is no guarantee of service.
Cleanup Kits Needed
Over 300 cleanout kits were distributed in response to local flooding this summer. Now, supplies need to be replenished to help victims of the Hurricane Ida flooding. Learn more at the Lutheran Congregational Services website under the tab 'Ways to Engage'
Resource Center Established in Chester
Chester County officials and the Department of Emergency Services announce the operation of a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) for all individuals and families in Chester County affected by Hurricane Ida.
The Chester County MARC is a “one stop shop” that provides assistance to all impacted residents by bringing together staff from many agencies who can help with the services needed to address the losses caused by Hurricane Ida. The MARC will operate on Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, September 9, from 12 noon to 7:00 p.m. at the United Sports Training Center, 1426 Marshallton Thorndale Road, Downingtown, PA.
Watch for information about MARC’s in other counties in our Synod.
