Lutheran Disaster Response / Lutheran Social Services, North Dakota

6/8/09 website posted at:
http://lrrnd.org/index.html

*** Lutheran Disaster Response ND has an immediate need for volunteers and fencers across North Dakota

*** Home Estimators Needed for Recovery Efforts
If you have construction knowledge and would like help those impacted by the flooding in the state, this is an opportunity for you to serve!

*** Case Management Training for Recovery Efforts
If you would like help those impacted by the flooding in the state, this is an opportunity for you to serve!

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Neighbor Helping Neighbor Flood Clean Up
FROM THE WEBSITE:

4/15/2009 - until need is met

Record level spring floods are predicted for several areas across North Dakota. High water will be the first half of the disaster. The second half will be the devastation left behind. Clean-up teams are needed from mid-April through May. Rebuild teams will be needed this summer and fall to restore communities and homes.

You can join the Neighbor Helping Neighbor Spring Flood Clean Up now by:

-Forming a team of volunteers at your church or work place
-Volunteering individually
-Providing financial assistance

Financial donations can be made payable to LSS/LDR and mailed to:
Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota
P.O. Box 389
Fargo, ND 58107

Work teams will be assigned to communities based on need & location. For information or to register your team contact:
Bonnie Turner, ND Director
Lutheran Disaster Response
800-950-2901 or 701-271-3288
bturner@lssnd.org.

http://www.lssnd.org/

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Current Updates:
March 26, 2009

Currently, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is calling on congregations statewide to mobilize volunteer teams to prepare for deployment to the Red River Valley for clean-up and longer-term recovery work.

Following a significant natural disaster, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota works in affected-areas over many months, sometimes years, to help Minnesotans in the immediate aftermath of a disaster and longer-term rebuilding recovery.

We provide case management services to help local residents navigate paperwork, access loans, make important decisions about their future and coordinate volunteer teams to rebuild homes over the long-term. Volunteers may be needed for this work in coming weeks.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota also trains volunteer teams to offer Camp Noah, a week-long, faith-based day camp designed to help elementary-age children recover emotionally and spiritually after a flood disaster.

Congregations that are interested in assembling a Camp Noah team or volunteering for clean-up and rebuilding recovery efforts are encouraged to sign up with us above.

Individual contributions from the community are how Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota funds its disaster relief efforts. Donations can be received online or by mailing a check payable to Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, 2485 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108. Please designate the gift to Disaster Relief.

Thank you for all your gifts of support as we help our neighbors in the Red River Valley.

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Lutheran Social Service trains volunteer teams

The following is a news release from Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota:

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, a major provider of Disaster Response in Minnesota, provides clean-up, long-term recovery and special support to children in communities affected by natural disasters.

Currently, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is calling on congregations statewide to mobilize volunteer teams to prepare for deployment to the Red River Valley for clean-up and long-term recovery work.

Following a significant natural disaster, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota works in affected- areas over many months, sometimes years, to provide case management and help local residents navigate paperwork, access loans, make important decisions about their future and coordinate volunteer teams to rebuild homes over the long-term. Volunteers may be needed for this work in coming weeks.

SOURCE: http://www.edenprairienews.com/news/religion-news/lutheran-social-service-trains-volunteer-teams-103

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What is Lutheran Disaster Response?

Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) is collaborative ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and The Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod. In North Dakota, the LDR affiliate is Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota (LSS).

The National Office of Lutheran Disaster Response operates through a network of forty different organizations such as LSS ND with which LDR has a memorandum of understanding.

LDR ND responds to disasters in North Dakota and when requested, nationally. Our focus also includes preparedness as a vital part of disaster response.

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http://lrrnd.org/resource_directories/Select_reg_co.htm

Lutheran Disaster Response

Available by Region, the information format is resource name, description of services, the counties it serves, and the phone number.

Region 1 serves the counties of Divide, McKenzie, Williams
Region 2 serves the counties of Bottineau, Burke, McHenry, Mountrail, Pierce, Renville, Ward
Region 3 serves the counties of Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Ramsey, Rolette, Towner
Region 4 serves the counties of Grand Forks, Nelson, Pembina, Walsh
Region 5 serves the counties of Cass, Ransom, Richland, Sargent, Steele, and Traill
Region 6 serves the counties of Barnes, Dickey, Foster, Griggs, LaMoure, Logan, McIntosh, Stutsman, Wells
Region 7 serves the counties of Burleigh, Emmons, Grant, Kidder, McLean, Mercer, Morton, Oliver, Sheridan, Sioux
Region 8 serves the counties of Adams, Billings, Bowman, Dunn, Golden Valley, Hettinger, Slope, Stark