Thrivent clients put generosity in action: Spring 2024

When wildfires in Maui caused widespread damage, forced evacuations and took nearly 100 lives in 2023, Thrivent, clients and others responded in a big way—donating nearly $800,000 to assist those impacted.

Six nonprofits providing disaster recovery support, including a church and a humane society, were part of Thrivent’s donation match challenge. More than 2,400 donors raised $450,000 through Thrivent’s online giving platform, and $70,000 came in through 73 donor-advised fund gifts. More than 65 Thrivent Action Teams also helped raise funds.

In addition, the Thrivent Member Network–Nebraska Region hosted two meal-packing events to send meals to Maui. Nearly 700 volunteers, providing nearly 1,800 volunteer hours, attended the events in Hastings and Lincoln, Nebraska. Some traveled from 60 to 100 miles to participate in the packing of 217,544 meals.

On Giving Tuesday, $129,043 in donations, including a $20,000 Thrivent match, was presented to Orphan Grain Train Inc. to help purchase food and supplies and help pay for shipping items to Maui.

The Racine/Kenosha Chapter of Sleep in Heavenly Peace has delivered 1,790 beds in the past five years to help fulfill the national organization’s mission of “NO KID SLEEPS ON THE FLOOR IN OUR TOWN!”

“We have 590 open requests on our waiting list,” says Mike Prudhom, co-president of the Racine/Kenosha chapter. “It’s a definite need, and it’s organizations like Thrivent and its members that help fill the need.”

It costs about $250 to build and deliver one bed frame and mattress, along with sheets, a comforter and pillow.

In 2023 alone, 61,382 beds were built and delivered in the U.S., says Denny Butts, director of Communications for Sleep in Heavenly Peace. “All the money raised locally stays local. The community helps us help the community.”

Sleep in Heavenly Peace is just one organization that Thrivent clients support. More than 400 Thrivent Action Teams have helped raise money, and 16 local chapters enrolled in the Thrivent Choice® program have received nearly $25,000.