Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
PO Box 71764 Chicago, IL 60694 http://www.ldr.org
Mission and Programs
Mission
Lutheran Disaster Reponse seeks to demonstrate Christ's compassion for people by promoting hope, healing, and wholeness for disaster survivors.
Programs
Lutheran Disaster Response operates through a network of 38 Lutheran social ministry organizations, who carry out our work through hardship grants, spiritual and emotional care, volunteer coordination, and long-term recovery.
Program / Activities (NTEE Code)
Disaster Preparedness and Relief Services
Christian
Results
Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending 12/31/2007
- Lutheran Disaster Response continued its work along the hurricane-ravaged Gulf Coast, helping to coordinate over 36,000 volunteers in rebuilding over 10,000 homes
- Lutheran Disaster Response played a vital role in the development of long-term recovery committees in Rushford, MN; Findlay, OH; Gays Mills, WI; Greensburg, KS; and along the Gulf Coast.
- Lutheran Disaster Response served as one of nine national consortium members in Katrina Aid Today. Through this program, Lutheran Disaster Response affiliates gained access to over $21 million in services for over 11,000 needy households.
Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning 01/01/2008
- Lutheran Disaster Response, in partnership with other faith-based and secular disaster responders as well as government agencies, will partner with local leadership in organizing for the long-term recovery of the Gulf Coast.
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Basic Information
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This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.
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EIN: |
41-1568278 |
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Executive:
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Rev.
Kevin
Massey,
Acting Director
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Contact:
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Michael
Nevergall
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Phone:
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(800) 638-3522
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Fax:
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(773) 380-2493
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E-mail:
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LutheranDisasterResponse@elca.org
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Fiscal
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2008
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Year Founded: |
1988 |
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No. of Board Members:
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No. of Full Time Employees:
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1-5
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No. of Part-Time Employees:
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21-100
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Volunteers:
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> 1000
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Audited Statements Available to Public:
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Yes
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Funding: |
This organization is seeking funds from contributions. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses and special projects.
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Locations Served: |
National
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