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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the February 2nd edition of Comfort & Renew Online, a weekly e-newsletter provided by LDRNY. If you have something to share, please drop an email to mikki@LDRNY.org
Comfort & Renew Center welcomes two new partners
LDRNY welcomes two new partners to the Comfort and Renew Center. The WTC Survivors Network was founded to help the large numbers of survivors of 9/11 “ those placed at immediate risk of injury or death during the attacks" who've had their lives significantly disrupted and altered by their experiences. The Survivors' Network seeks to provide a forum for personal contact between survivors as a means to empower them and to find renewed purpose in the aftermath. The Network can also function as a place for people to go and get survivors' perspectives and as a conduit for the common thoughts of survivors. Feel the Music is an interactive music program for children and teens who lost a parent or close family member on September 11th, offering age appropriate workshops free of charge to participants. It was founded in partnership between the World Foundation for Music and Healing, Friendship Ambassadors, and the American Red Cross. LDRNY extends a warm welcome to our outstanding new partners!
9/11 heroes still getting sick
A published report says that heroes of 9/11 are still getting sick. To read the full story, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Help line available for Katrina evacuees in NYC
Case managers are available to work with Katrina evacuees in New York City, helping to plan for their future. Catholic Charities, Archdiocese NY, is coordinating the effort. Katrina evacuees can call 1-888-744-7900, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Helpline is not a general information and referral line for Katrina-related questions. It is designed to be the central point for assigning clients to case managers. For more information on Katrina help, go to www.LDRNY.org.
Heroes of 9/11 still getting sick
A published report says heroes of 9/11 are getting sick, referencing the underwhelming response of the government and private and grassroots efforts to care for the 40,000 recovery workers who are developing life-threatening illnesses. To read the story, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Koinonia holds weekly worship for peace and justice
You are invited to join Koinonia for a morning prayer service for peace and justice each Wednesday from 9 to 9:20 a.m. at the Koinonia NYC office located at the LDRNY Comfort and Renew Center, 22 Cortlandt St., 20th Floor, between Broadway and Church, overlooking Ground Zero. Koinonia NYC is the urban ministry of Koinonia Lutheran Outdoor Ministry with property in Highland Lake, NY. Koinonia NYC facilitates Faith Walks at Ground Zero, New Ground Day Camp and servant events. The weekly worship service for peace and justice is coordinated by the Koinonia Servant Community and is a witness to God's promise of life. For more information about the worship service or Koinonia NYC call Pr. Ann Tiemeyer, Koinonia NYC Director, at 212-669-6130.
New funds available to help 9/11 workers
The Health & Welfare Council of LI recently received funding from the American Red Cross 9/11 Fund to help those still suffering the effects of the World Trade Center attack. It is eager to aid recovery workers at Ground Zero, in particular, who continue to have serious health problems as a result of their service in the financial district, and who may lack health coverage. Caseworkers from the Long Island Council of Churches agencies can ask for funds at the Unmet Needs Roundtable, in which LDRNY is involved. Or call, Alric Kennedy, 516-565-0290, ext. 204.
Does your church want to learn about preparedness?
Michael Arcari, program director for Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, is available to discuss disaster preparedness at your church. He can discuss how to be prepared, along with showing what goes into a Go Bag, or a topic of special interest to you. To schedule a talk at your church, call Arcari at 516-679-0080, or faithfulresponse@ldrny.org. Visit www.LDRNY.org.
Lutheran Counseling Center offers pre-marriage counseling workshop
The Rev. Dr. Donald Hillyard with the Lutheran Counseling Center (LCC), an LDRNY partner, will offer an initial Prepare/Enrich Premarriage and Marital Counseling Training Seminar at New Hope Lutheran Church, Jamaica, Feb 9 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., for counselors and pastors who counsel couples getting married. For information or to register, call LCC at 516-741-0994. Cost is $150. Register by Feb. 1.
Servant event opportunities in NYC
Is your congregation looking for a Servant Event opportunity for Summer 2006? Koinonia NYC organizes servant events that include service projects, faith-based conversations, worship disciplines, Bible study, New York City experiences and a "Faith Walk" at Ground Zero. The full-week schedule combines service time in the urban environment of New York City with a closing weekend retreat at Koinonia's wilderness setting in cabin housing. Koinonia NYC will work with your group to create an event that will suit your group's interest and needs. Koinonia NYC is a ministry of Koinonia and works in partnership with Lutheran Social Services Lutheran Disaster Response of New York), and New York City Lutheran congregations to coordinate a meaningful broad-based experience. Housing options are available throughout Manhattan and the greater New York area, depending on group needs. Servant events can also be arranged with Koinonia NYC throughout the year as a week-long event, an extended weekend, or a weekend. For additional information contact the Koinonia NYC office at 212-669-6131 or KoinoniaNYC@yahoo.com. Additional information can also be found at www.KoinoniaNY.org or www.LDRNY.org.
Want to be a docent for Ground Zero tours?
The 9/11 Families Association is training volunteer docents to lead tours of Ground Zero. There are training dates in November in December. You can download an application at http://www.ldrny.org/GroundZero/GroundZero4.asp> or visit http://tributenyc.org/
Take a planned Faith Walk around Ground Zero
LDRNY partner Koinonia NYC invites you to take a Faith Walk around Ground Zero. Faith Walks are inspirational and educational tours of Ground Zero and surrounding landmarks, encouraging healing and hope in the face of despair. If you’re planning a trip to New York City, or want to read more about others’ experiences, go to www.LDRNY.org. Participants always report back that they liked the Faith Walk. Here is a comment from one person: "It was informative, very moving, and certainly uplifting. In your very kind and thoughtful manner, you put us all at ease. Your friendly way made us all able to participate and enjoy this opportunity."
Make a gift to LDRNY
LDRNY is grateful for the gifts it receives. If you’d like to make a donation to honor or memorialize someone, send a check to LDRNY at the address below. Tell us who should be notified of the gift, and please provide an address. Thrivent members will have their gift matched.
You may now make a gift to support the work of LDRNY among the hidden victims of Sept. 11 online, thanks to Lutheran Community Foundation’s Charity Finder. Go to
http://www.thelcf.org/donors/charityfinder_details.asp?charity_id=145
Events, programs and training on www.LDRNY.org <http://www.LDRNY.org/>
You’re reminded to check the LDRNY.org website often for a complete listing of events taking place around Ground Zero and in lower Manhattan, and for programs and training relating to 9/11. They’re listed here: http://www.ldrny.org/comfort/comfort3.asp
Helpful sites you may want to visit
• Lifenet www.9-11MentalHealth.org 1-800-LIFENET.
LDRNY contact info
To contact LDRNY, call 1-866-864-1600, or send an email to Mikki@ldrny.org Visit the website for information on any of our programs – www.LDRNY.org.
LDRNY
22 Cortlandt St. 10007
New York, NY
1-866-864-1600
212-406-9736
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