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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the December edition of Comfort & Renew Online, a monthly e-newsletter provided by LDRNY. If you have something to share, please drop an email to mikki@LDRNY.org .
Best wishes for a peaceful holiday season
In this season of hope and joy, LDRNY wishes all of our special partners and friends a peaceful holiday season. To view the full card, www.ldrny.org
WTC Survivors Network honors LDRNY partner Michael Arcari
Faithful Response's Michael Arcari received a Survivor's Salute from the WTC Survivors Network on Dec. 12. The award recognized Arcari's work on behalf of all those affected by 9/11, but particularly for his friendship to the WTCSN in connecting evacuees with pro bono mental health services. In his remarks, he noted the importance of recognizing and encouraging resilience. For more on Faithful Response,
click here. For info on the WTC Survivors Network, click here.
Unmet Needs Rountable still supporting clients
LDRNY is a donor at the Unmet Needs Roundtable, witnessing these remarkable and devastating stories and collaborating with case managers to support their clients. This holiday season, we’ve granted cash assistance, food and holiday gift vouchers, and metrocards to individuals based on the advocacy of their caseworkers, just like we’ve done since the inception of the Roundtable in 2002. To read more of Mikki Baloy's story, visit Top News.
Construction begins on the Freedom Tower
The first beam for the Freedom Tower at Ground Zero has been placed. To see photos, click here.
Gift-wrap volunteers raise money for Unmet Needs Roundtable
LDRNY thanks the team of volunteers who came out last weekend to help wrap gifts at Barnes and Noble, Astor Place. All donations received this weekend -- more than twice what was collected last year -- will benefit the Unmet Needs Roundtable through LDRNY's Emergency Assistance Fund. Special thanks to Aja, Ann, Bobby, Candi, Eileen, Ivy,Jane, Jenny, Kelly, Lisa, and Stephanie.
Workers Comp available to 9/11 responders & volunteers
Thousands of 9/11 responders are experiencing or are at risk of disease or post-traumatic disorders resulting from their exposures and experiences.Fortunately, they are now eligible for workers’ compensation as a result of a New York State law that went into effect Aug. 14. The law applies to the vast majority of 9/11 responders, including volunteers, even those who are now healthy, but workers and volunteers must register before Aug. 14, 2007 to establish their permanent eligibility. Anyone who does not register before the Aug. 14, 2007 deadline -- and who later develops a 9/11-related disease or disorder -- will have missed an opportunity to have all medical expenses for the treatment of that condition covered by workers' compensation. For information about registering and filing claims,contact your union or, on the Internet, visit http://www.nycosh.org Or call NYCOSH at 866-WTC-2556.
9/11 Cultural Competency Training offered
9/11 Cultural Competency Training takes place Dec. 4, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 110 William St., 18th floor. The training is provided by the Committee for Hispanic Children & Families. It will focus on working with Latino families, and is for caseworkers and professionals working with 9/11 clients.
LDRNY needs volunteers to wrap Christmas gifts
LDRNY need volunteers to wrap gifts at Barnes and Noble (Astor Place, Manhattan) on Dec. 16 and 17. All donations received will provide immediate financial assistance to 9/11 recovery workers this Christmas. If you'd like to volunteer, contact Mikki at mikki@ldrny.org.
Donate Christmas gifts to those at sea
Seafarers and International House in Manhattan, a Lutheran seafaring ministry, is collecting gifts (wool caps, gloves, sweatshirts, canned nuts, chocolates, books and DVDs) for port chaplains to deliver to those at sea this holiday season. For more information and collection locations, contact nfleming@sihnyc.org. To read a story, click here.
Faithful Response offers preparedness brochures
If your area experienced a hurricane, would you be prepared? Would you know what to do? Faithful Response, an LDRNY partner, has created a series of preparedness brochures. These brochures were designed to help you begin to take the steps necessary to protect your family, business, school and house of worship. Just last week, the New York area was hit with the remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto. Even though Ernesto was considered a low-pressure system, winds and rain created chaos for many communities. Power was interrupted, trees were down and flooding blocked many roadways. Even though we know it is important to be prepared, more than 90 percent of businesses and 80 percent of home owners have yet to begin implementing a preparedness plan. Are you one of these families or businesses? It is not to late. You can order these brochures by calling 516-679-0080 or e-mailing Help@faithfulresponse.org.
Red Cross still provides 9/11 aid
The American Red Cross reminds you that people affected by this tragedy can still receive financial assistance if they need it for mental health and substance abuse treatment. The deadline to enroll in the 9/11 Mental Health and Substance Abuse Program is Jan. 2, 2007. More than 10,000 people have already enrolled. Visit www.9-11mentalhealth.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
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 fromone 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. You can earmark your gift to LDRNY for 9/11 assistance, programs for children, or wherever help is needed most. To send a gift, see the contact info below.
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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