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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:

Here’s the January 5th 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

LDRNY sponsors seminar on acute traumatic stress management
LDRNY recently sponsored two workshops for the Nassau County Department of Health, Clergy, CERT CARE Team, and Medical Reserve Corp on Comprehensive Acute Traumatic Stress Management. Dr. Ray Shelton facilitated these workshops for LDRNY. Dr. Shelton directs professional development for the American Academy of Experts in traumatic stress. He has been a member of the Emergency Service community for 39 years and has been with the Nassau County Police Department's Academy for 30 years as the director of Health and Emergency Care training. To read the full story and see photos, go to www.LDRNY.org.

Ground Zero work progressing nicely
See the work being done to rebuild business at Ground Zero. LDRNY has posted new photos on the website. Go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.

NYDIS gets American Red Cross grant
The American Red Cross has awarded $1.7 million from its Liberty Disaster Relief Fund to NYDIS to support 9/11 victims and injured recovery workers through its NYC 9/11 Unmet Needs Roundtable. LDRNY is a founding member of NYDIS and was instrumental in creating the 9/11 Unmet Needs Roundtable. The grant spans 18 months and includes cash assistance, staff and training support. "More than four years after 9/11, we're seeing a significant rise in the unmet needs of injured rescue and recovery workers now seeking treatment for debilitating physical and mental health problems that now make earning a living difficult. A large number of these workers lack appropriate insurance or are undocumented immigrants who can't access benefits for a variety of complex reasons," said NYDIS' Peter Gudaitis.

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 churches, schools or organizations. 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 .

Job opportunities
âˆ‘ NYDIS seeks a full-time employee with experience in writing and editing educational materials, newsletters and website content. This staff position will work in NYDIS offices at 22 Cortlandt St
âˆ‘ NYDIS seeks a full-time employee with experience in QuickBooks bookkeeping and grants management. This staff position will work in NYDIS offices at 22 Cortlandt St.
âˆ‘ The Advisory Committee for the NYC 9/11 Unmet Needs Roundtable seeks a full-time outreach coordinator. The outreach coordinator will be employed by and conduct business from NYDIS offices at 22 Cortlandt St.
For more information or to apply for any of these positions, go to www.NYDIS.org.
âˆ‘ FEGS Developmental Disabilities Division seeks a business manager with experience in strategic planning and program operations, internal and external budgets, and fiscal operations. Experience interacting with government offices and funding sources also required. Send resume and
cover letter to our HR Consultants: HR Dynamics, Inc., Dept. DD-
BM/SS, 345 Hudson St., 4th Floor, New York, New York 10014 or fax 212-366-8555 Attn: DD-BM/SS or e-mail sgsmalls@hr-dynamics.com.
â€¢ The Charles B. Wang Community Health Center, a non-profit community-based health clinic that provides comprehensive primary care, social services, and health education to underserved Asian Americans in New York City, is looking for a program coordinator. Send cover letter and resume to Susan Yee (syee@cbwchc.org). Application deadline is Jan. 25.
âˆ‘ The Met Council is looking for a program assistant. To apply, send resume and cover letter to sgreenstein@metcouncil.org, or fax 212-453-9610. Email preferred.

Apartments available in New York City
Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are available in Brooklyn, Harlem and the Bronx. Applicants must meet income and occupancy criteria. Send a self-addressed stamped envelope to Apartment Application, PO Box 407, Woodmere, NY 11598, or call 516-374-4020, ext. 60.

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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