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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:

Here’s the July 7th 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.

Our prayers are with the London terrorist victims
Our prayers are with all those who have been affected by the bombings in London and with all those facing the potential damage to be caused by Hurricane Dennis. LDRNY Executive Director John Scibilia has written an essay on the attacks. Here is an excerpt:"Family and friends will begin to rebuild their lives in London in the weeks, months and years ahead. Just as they face this daunting experience, families who have not yet finished rebuilding their homes in the Southeast are looking down the throat of Dennis churning toward their communities returning their emotions to the fear and devastation they experienced less than a year ago."  To read the full piece, go to www.LDRNY.org .

For information about the bombings in London
For information about American citizens who may have been affected by the July 7 bombings in London, please call 1-888-407-4747 (toll-free in the U.S.) or 1-202-501-4444 (regular toll line from outside the U.S. and Canada).

Learn how to be prepared
All Together Now aims to empower New York City residents to take practical actions to be prepared for any emergency. In building, block, or household-based teams, All Together Now participants follow a series of preparedness actions, such as how to create a Go Bag, how to live without electricity, and how to help neighbors in need. OEM and the Empowerment Institute invite you to learn more about the All Together Now program at an upcoming information session. Hosted by various community organizations, all sessions are open to the public.  For a list of dates and locations in NYC, go to http://www.ldrny.org/comfort/comfort3.asp (LDRNY Comfort and Renew Center events)

Sal Scibilia to be inurned July 10th at Saint Peter's, Manhattan
On Sunday, July 10, Sal Scibilia will be inurned at Saint Peter's Church during the 11 a.m. mass.  Lunch will follow. All are invited to attend. Sal, John Scibilia's father, died on May 29. John is deeply grateful for all the gifts, thoughts, notes and support he has received from so many. Saint Peter's Church is located on the corner of 54th St. and Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

New Ground Day Camps kick off this week
The fourth year of New Ground Day camps, sponsored by LDRNY, got under way this week. This summer's theme is Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; give thanks in all circumstances. Kickoff sites for the week of July 5th include St. Jacobus, Woodside, Queens, and St. Paul in Elizabeth, N.J.  To read more, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.

Hurricane season is here -- do you have 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, especially during this year's hurricane seaseon. You can make or 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.

Job skills workshop offered
September Space is sponsoring a Job Skills Workshop with Goldman Sachs, July 14, 6 to 8:30 p.m. Have you ever wondered how a prospective employer views you? Learn from Goldman Sachs managers. They will work with you on: resume-writing and cover letters, ways to improve your resume, job interviewing skills and much more.

Make a gift to LDRNY
LDRNY is grateful for the gifts it receives. This week, gifts were received from Don and Christine Stiger and Neil and Debra DeRupo in memory of SAL SCIBILIA. 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
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)