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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the June 9th 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.
Time running out to RSVP for LDRNY's reception on June 11
There's still time to rsvp for LDRNY's reception following the June 11, 2:45 p.m., performance of "eleven," a one-woman show produced by Mikki Baloy, LDRNY coordinator. The show opened this week at the critically-acclaimed Brick Theater in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. "eleven" tells the stories of the wave effects of 9/11. If you want to attend the June 11 show and LDRNY reception, RSVP to Mikki@LDRNY.org or call 1-866-864-1600. Tickets are $10 for the show and can be purchased at www.smarttix.com. The cocktail reception begins at 4 p.m. at Acquasanta, 556 Driggs Ave (and N7th) in Williamsburg. Go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News to read more and get ticket information. If you can't attend on June 11 but want to see the show on another date, the performance schedule is listed there, too.
LDRNY partner to present on therapy approach
Dr. David Grand, clinical director of Faithful Response, internationally known expert in the practice of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and author of a book on the power of EMDR in healing, will give a presentation on this innovative clinical treatment for trauma on June 30, 6:30-8:30 pm, at September Space, 520 8th Ave, 11th flr, Manhattan. RSVP by calling 212-563-7570 or email programmanager@septemberspace.org
Faithful Response is a joint program by LDRNY and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.
LDRNY-Catholic Charities program, Faithful Response, helping many
Faithful Response Director Michael Arcari reports that the new program to provide counseling to those still affected by 9/11 on Long Island is going well. Faithful Response is a joint program between LDRNY and Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Arcari writes, "You might ask why we're beginning this program almost 4 years after 9/11. What we've learned is that symptoms of post-traumatic stress may take years to emerge in an individual coping with trauma. We recognize, therefore, that continuing assistance is often necessary."? To read his full message, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on the Faithful Response logo.
Make a gift to LDRNY
LDRNY is grateful for the gifts it receives. This week, gifts were received in memory of SAL SCIBILIA -- father of LDRNY Executive Director John Scibilia from Robert Rogalski, Vivian Emmi, Mark McFadden, the Rev. Rip Hoffman, and Wendy Healy. 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
Koinonia needs EMTs and nurses
Can you or someone you know help Koinonia, an outdoor Lutheran ministry? The camp in upstate New York is looking for EMTs and nurses to help with its summer program, even for just a week. This is a paid position. Contact Lisa Spitler at lkspitler@yahoo.com.
Now's the time to get a Go Bag
All disaster and emergency experts recommend that the best way to be prepared for a natural disaster is to be prepared! A Go Bag helps you do that. You can make your own bag, or if you don't want to, LDRNY has done the work for you. LDRNY's Go Bag is the most comprehensive disaster-preparedness bag on the market today. The red standard backpack is filled with more than 50 items to help a person survive in the first 24 hours following a disaster or emergency. Items include a flashlight, water, energy bar, whistle, rain poncho, mylar blanket, hand-warmer packet, radio and compass, first-aid kit, toothbrush, hand-sanitizers, ID holder, DNA/fingerprint kit, pen and pad, and much more. The suggested contribution for the Go Bag is $70 each, plus $7.50 shipping/handling, and can be obtained by calling LDRNY at 1-866-864-1600, or by visiting the website, www.LDRNY.org . Click on the red logo on the homepage to get more information and an order form.
LDRNY partner gets Red Cross grant to fund Fujianese workers
Lutheran Family & Community Services, along with Life Matters, has gotten a grant from the American Red Cross to pay 100 Fujianese workers for 12 hours a week for eight weeks. If your church/organization could use the services of these workers this summer, contact Janet Bouman at the New Life Center in Chinatown, 800-729-9209. New Life Center is an LDRNY partner to help the Fujianese community, which was greatly impacted by Sept. 11.
Events, programs and training on 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
Job opportunities
-The Long Island Council of Churches seeks a secretary/receptionist. Twenty-five hours a week, good communication and computer skills (Word and Excel), and compassion and patience. An ability to speak Spanish or other language would be a plus. Send resumes to Alric Kennedy, director of Community Resources, at liccalkennedy@yahoo.com or alrickennedy@optonline.net, or fax to 516-565-0291. Call 516-565-0290, ext. 204 for further information.
- Hospice Care Network in Westbury seeks a FT manager of pastoral care. Serving terminally ill patients and their families in Nassau, Suffolk and Queens Counties, person will focus on the provision of spiritual care to patients with advanced illness and making every day count for them. Visit www.hospicecarenetwork.org for details.
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."
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
www.LDRNY.org
Dr. John J. Scibilia, Executive Director (john@ldrny.org)
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