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Dear Friends of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York:
Here’s the March 17th 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.

Japan marks 10th anniversary of sarin gas attacks
March 20 will mark the 10th anniversary of a Japanese terrorist incident that killed 12 people and injured nearly 6,000. Victims of the Tokyo sarin gas attack are still struggling to move on. All those affected by the September 11, 2001, attacks have a different understanding and empathy for that struggle today. Representatives of the September 11th Families Association are in Tokyo this week to show their solidarity. The Comfort and Renew Center was host to a Tokyo victim's widow a few months ago. Mikki Baloy, LDRNY Coordinator, shares more information and reflects on recovery for victims of violent crime. Go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.

Be prepared in your head, your hands and your home
Being prepared for any emergency, disaster or trauma means having the right tools and information in your head, your hand and your home. That’s the advice of Lutheran Disaster Response of New York’s Dr. John J. Scibilia, who is promoting emergency preparedness and readiness for churches, schools and families in the Metropolitan New York Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Atlantic District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. To schedule Scibilia’s one-hour presentation for your school, church or workplace, contact him at john@LDRNY.org, 866-864-1600. To read the full story, http://www.ldrny.org/News/News3.asp

LDRNY & LSA school survey reported in The Lutheran
Late last year, LDRNY released results of a school survey that it completed with Lutheran Schools Association. The survey said that more than 160 teachers in Lutheran schools had left their profession or New York City as a result of compassion fatigue from 9/11. The report was covered in The Lutheran, the national magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. To read the article, go to www.LDRNY.org and click on Top News.

Don’t Go without your bag
LDRNY is sending information to churches and schools about ordering a Go Bag, 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 Ready-2-Go logo on the homepage to get more information and an order form.

Job opportunities

Faithful Response, a program made possible by LDRNY and Catholic Charities, seeks a full-time administrative assistant for a new and innovative one-year program with the possibility for a second-year extension. Must be well organized, compassionate, possess excellent written and oral communication skills, and proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Office is located in North Bellmore, Long Island. Annual salary is $25,000 with benefits. Send resume to faithfulresponse@ldrny.org.

EMTs are needed in New York City. For more information, contact the Met Council Career Services, 212-453-9549, careercenter@metcouncil.org.

The September 11th Families' Association is accepting resumes for the positions of Project Director, Project Manager and Development Director for the Tribute Visitors Center. For brief job descriptions and further instructions, www.911families.org

Take a planned Faith Walk around Ground Zero
With spring around the corner, and more people planning to visit New York City, 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. 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. Contributions are a great way to remember someone.

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

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. 
New York, NY10007

1-866-864-1600
212-406-9736

www.LDRNY.org
Dr. John J. Scibilia, Executive Director (john@ldrny.org)