LCMS Disaster Response by the numbers

The following information is correct, as of Dec. 17, 2013.

General Disaster Fund receipts: $333,546 — may be used in Colorado, Philippines or Illinois

In the Philippines

Disaster grants awarded:

$350,000 — total disaster donations granted

$100,000 through Lutheran World Relief, Baltimore

$250,000 granted to the Lutheran Church in the Philippines

Donations received:

$345,813 — restricted for Philippines disaster relief

Ongoing challenges:

Providing food kits

Rebuilding 50-100 homes, cost: $1,500 each

Restoration of 100-plus livelihoods, cost: $500 each

In Colorado

Disaster grants awarded:

$517,683 — total disaster donations granted, including:

Donations received:

$24,183.39 — restricted for Colorado flood relief

Ongoing challenges:

$500,000 for community restoration and homes