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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the November 10th 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
All the saints are together in our response to suffering
Dr. John J. Scibilia, LDRNY Executive Director, celebrated All Saints Sunday at Grace Lutheran Church in North Bellmore. Grace Lutheran is the home of Faithful Response, an LDRNY 9/11 mental health program funded by the American Red Cross. In his All Saints message, Dr. Scibilia said, "We are called to church to be in fellowship with the Lord and with each other. God brings us here to sing praises to God together, to gather around and hear God's word together, to pray together, to commune at the Lord's table together, and to go out together to serve the Lord and the people God loves out there, together." To read more, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
LDRNY needs holiday volunteers
Barnes and Noble on Astor Place will host LDRNY Dec. 2-4, as we wrap gifts to raise funds for our annual holiday drive. All cash donations made at the store will provide gift certificates for families economically affected by 9/11. If you'd like to volunteer for a gift-wrapping shift, send an email to mikki@ldrny.org or call the office at 212-406-9736. You can also stop in to shop on those days and have your purchase wrapped.
Docents needed for Ground Zero tours
The 9/11 Families Association is currently 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/
Pocket-sized emergency plan available
Have a plan for emergencies right at your fingertips.In a palm-sized pamphlet, the Ready New York pocket guide offers the most essential tips to handle disasters, including house fires, power outages, hurricanes and terrorist attacks. Know what to have in your head, hand and home when an emergency strikes. The NYC Office of Emergency Management launched this portable version of the guide in September as part of National Preparedness Month. This handy resource comes in four languages: Chinese, English, Russian and Spanish.For more information, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.
Case managers available for hurricane victims
Not-for-profit social services agencies have case managers to help evacuees find out what services and benefits may be available and how to access them. Please keep in mind that this Helpline does not serve as a generaliInformation and referral line for Katrina-related questions, but is the central point for assigning evacuees to case managers who are available to work one-on-one to develop a plan for your future. To request a case manager from one of these agencies, call 1-888-744-7900 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. For more on this and other important programs, go to www.LDRNY.org
Protect yourself after a disaster-- always ask for ID
FEMA is advising victims of hurricanes or other disasters to check for identification when approached by post-disaster officials. Most officials should have some form of picture ID. Insurance adjusters should be able to provide identification upon request. Inspectors and adjusters will call to arrange an appointment before visiting a disaster victim or their property. An applicant for disaster relief should verify ID with any caller claiming to be with FEMA, the SBA or another agency by asking for his or her application number or other previously given information.
Temporary housing for disaster victims offered
Thousands of families are in immediate need of housing because of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. Homes For Katrina is helping to facilitate the connection between those displaced by Hurricane Katrina in need of safe temporary housing and those offering housing in a way that ensures the safety and privacy of both parties and the involvement of a reputable relief organization. For more information,check out the website at www.homesforkatrina.org
Volunteers still needed
Check www.LDRNY.org for volunteer opportunities for Hurricane Katrina with
several agencies, both in New York and in the Gulf Coast. Click on the Katrina page.
The Samaritans host crisis intervention conference
The Samaritans of New York Helping Others/Helping Yourself, a project supported by a Sept. 11 grant from the American Red Cross, provides free emotional support to those facing crises since Sept. 11. It is sponsoring a crisis intervention training for those serving 9/11-impacted populations Nov. 17, 8:30 a.m. to noon at Hunter College School of Social Work. To request registration form or for more info about any of their programs, email samaritansnyc@aol.com.
Advice for helping students recover from trauma
Tips for Helping Students Recovering From Traumatic Events is a new brochure from the U.S. Department of Education that offers advice to parents, teachers, principals, coaches and others for dealing with students' disaster-related trauma. For a copy, visit www.ed.gov or call 877-4ED-PUBS, while supplies last.
Get your paperwork in place before disaster strikes
Would you be prepared if you had to leave your house on a moment's notice for a hurricane or other emergency? Do you have your paperwork all in one place and ready to grab on your way out? Disaster News Network provides tips on staying prepared. Go to www.LDRNY.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. This week, a gift was received in memory of SAL SCIBILIA from Diane Brush. 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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