LDRNY Eletter | Eletter Archive
Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the March 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 .
WTC Survivors Network aids victims
The WTC Survivors Network provides a safe place for sharing and healing. To read how, go to www.LDRNY.org
Remembering the first attack on the WTC
Feb. 26 marked the 13th anniversary of the first World Trade Center attack. Six people were killed and 1,000 more were injured when a truck bomb exploded in the garage area. LDRNY remembers the victims of this violence, as well as all those who continue to suffer from the affects of 9/11.
State legislators fight for 9/11 health
New York State Representatives Carolyn Maloney and Vito Fossella have introduced legislation that would require the appointment of a 9/11 Health Czar to investigate and provide services for recovery workers.. To read more and lend your support, visit http://www.house.gov/maloney/press/109th/20060125HealthCzar911.htm
and read LDRNY's story on recovery workers' health at http://www.ldrny.org/topnews/topnews_workerhealth.html
Lutheran leadership speaks out for humane immigration reform
LDRNY President Bishop Stephen Bouman and Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services have commented recently on HR 4437. This bill passed in the House, and will come before Senate for a vote. It would criminalize undocumented immigrants and those who asist them in any way-- including clergy andreligious workers. Many faith leaders have already spoken out in protest. To find out more and add yourvoice, click any of these links: http://www.mnys.org/Headlines/Immigration_release_2_8%20.html
http://www.lirs.org/DonateServe/advocate/CIR/index.htm
http://www.lirs.org/News/NewsReleases/20060202Bush.htm
http://www.thenyic.org/templates/documentFinder.asp?did=484
http://www.ldrny.org/topnews/topnews_10-30-04.html
LDRNY President writes Lenten devotional
The Rev. Dr. Stephen Bouman, Bishop of the Metropolitan New York Synod (ELCA), and president of LDRNY, has written a Lenten devotional reflecting on his experiences after 9/11. To read more, or order the booklet, go to www.MNYS.org
Churches needed to sponsor Katrina evacuees
LDRNY's partner, New York Disaster Interfaith Services (NYDIS) is seeking churches and families to sponsor Katrina evacuees who are being resettled from hotels. NYDIS has the profiles of many families large and small needing a home. If your church is interested in sponsoring, contact NYDIS at www.NYDIS.org
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.
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.
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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