Disaster Response
When tragedy strikes, many of us ask: "What can I do?" From hands-on activities through Thrivent Action Teams to charitable giving through Thrivent Choice®, together we can help communities and people in need when regional or national disasters happen.
Get Involved Today
Join other Thrivent members by supporting disaster relief efforts.
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MIDWEST & CENTRAL US SEVERE WEATHER
Tumultuous weather including high winds, tornadoes, heavy rains and floods continue to cause devastation throughout the Midwest and Central parts of the United States. Lives have been lost, families have been displaced and the road to recovery will be challenging. You can bring hope and help to those who have been affected. We’re here to help.
Make a personal donation
Let's join together to make a $750,000 impact for those in need. For every $2 you donate to the organizations below using our online giving platform, Thrivent will add $1.* Thrivent pays all payment processing fees, ensuring 100 percent of your donation goes to help those in need.** Simply click the name of the organization below to start your donation. Note: All organizations listed are helping with the severe weather recovery efforts, except as noted.
- Convoy of Hope
- LCMS Disaster Response
- Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA)
- Orphan Grain Train (Flooding Only)
- Samaritan's Purse
- WELS Christian Aid and Relief (Flooding Only)
* Thrivent will pay up to $250,000 towards the 2019 Midwest and Central Severe Weather disaster response. The opportunity will end when the $250,000 match is met or August 1, 2019, whichever comes first.
** Thrivent will pay the online processing fees for personal donations made through InFaith Community Foundation, up to $100,000 per calendar year.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team
Spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to help victims. Use promo code "Severe Weather 2019" and you'll receive a Thrivent Action Team Kit – which includes team T-shirts, $250 in seed money and promotional material – 5 to 7 business days after your event or project is approved. Visit Thrivent.com/actionteams to apply.
For inspiration, here are some project ideas.
Direct Choice Dollars®
If you're an eligible Thrivent member with available Choice Dollars, you can direct them to the following organizations to help support the recovery efforts. (Please note you first will be prompted to log in.)
- Convoy of Hope
- LCMS Disaster Response
- Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA)
- Orphan Grain Train (Flooding Only)
- Samaritan's Purse
- WELS Christian Aid and Relief (Flooding Only)
Many other organizations are also assisting with the recovery efforts. Search the online Thrivent Choice catalog to see if the organization you wish to support is enrolled.
See and Share your impact
Check out LiveGenerously.com, Thrivent’s site dedicated to members and the impact they make in their communities. We also encourage you to share images or stories of Thrivent Members and the community at large making a difference in the lives of those affected by severe weather in the Midwest and Central parts of the United States.
Member's Voice
"We wanted to respond [to the Washington mudslide] in a way that was simply more than writing a check, but to do what we could to serve the community of Oso."*
* The member's experience may not be the same as other members' and does not indicate future performance or success.
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The Thrivent Choice® charitable grant program engages Thrivent members and Thrivent Member Networks in providing grants that support charitable activities, furthering Thrivent's mission and its purposes under state law. All grant decisions, including grant recipients and amounts, are made at the sole discretion of Thrivent. Directing Choice Dollars® is subject to the program's terms and conditions available at Thrivent.com/thriventchoice.
Thrivent member activities, such as Thrivent Action Teams, Thrivent Builds, and Thrivent Choice, engage Thrivent members and Thrivent Member Networks in charitable activities, furthering Thrivent's mission and its purposes under state law. You should never purchase or retain any insurance or annuity products simply to be able to participate. Participation is subject to applicable Terms and Conditions.
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