The grant, given to the LCMS by the Harold C. Smith Foundation, will be deployed over the course of three years.
Hurricane Maria
‘Mercy centers’ up and running in Puerto Rico
The new “mercy centers” have been dubbed “CARD” for Casa de Amparo y Respuesta a Desastre (House of Refuge and Disaster Response).
Oct. 22 church bulletin insert, flier for Disaster Response aid
The LCMS encourages congregations to use the following church bulletin insert and flier to inform members how they can join relief efforts in Puerto Rico, California, and beyond.
Recovery slow but steady in Puerto Rico as donations and aid are still needed
Power remains out over much of the island and many roads are still blocked by debris.
Puerto Rico update: Interview with Missionary Matt Ruesch
An LCMS Disaster Response team has been on the ground in Puerto Rico this past week as part of an initial assessment trip.
Synod prepares response to devastated Puerto Rico
With limited information from Lutherans there, an LCMS assessment team plans to leave for the island Oct. 5.