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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the June 16th 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.
Plans announced for memorials at Ground Zero
LDRNY’s John Scibilia and Mikki Baloy were among the supporters of the 9/11 Families’ Association news conference today, announcing the groundbreaking for the Tribute Center at Ground Zero. New York Gov. George Pataki began by expressing condolences and gratitude for the victims’ families, whose “strength and generosity of spirit” made the memorials at Ground Zero, both temporary and permanent, possible. To read more, go to www.LDRNY.org
Play reminds us of the wave effects of 9/11
Whether she was portraying an elderly woman, an elementary school student, a drug-user, or husband overwrought with anger, LDRNY Coordinator Mikki Baloy made it clear to the audience that we were all affected in some way by 9/11. Read the review of her one-woman show, “eleven,” in which she takes on the personas of 11 ordinary New Yorkers affected by 9/11. Go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
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.
September Spaces hosts Father’s Day event
September Space hosts Family Fun Day, June 18, 1 to 4 p.m., 520 Eighth Ave, 11th floor, New York, NY. Join the group, lead by artists, in creating Father’s Day gifts.
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 Valerie Maggitt, Robert and Ausma Mursch, Kevin Fitze, Paul Steinke, Paul Jensen, Jennifer Adams and The September 11th Families Association. 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, mylarblanket, 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.
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
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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