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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HURRICANES FLORENCE AND MICHAEL
Hurricanes Florence and Michael left a trail of destruction, uprooting the lives and livelihoods of hundreds of thousands of people. The devastation will be felt for a long time, requiring prolonged financial support for those in need. As a membership organization of Christians, we know Thrivent members want to support those who are recovering from the hurricanes. And we’re making it easy to help.
Make a personal donation
You can make a personal donation through our online giving platform offered in partnership with InFaith Community Foundation to the below organizations helping those affected by the hurricane. Thrivent will match your donation dollar for dollar - up to $1 million. This matching opportunity will run until the match is met or until Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
Thrivent will help pay processing fees to ensure 100 percent of your donation goes directly to help those in need.*
The organizations below have been selected to receive matching dollars. To donate, simply click on the name of the organization to which you wish to donate:
- Convoy of Hope
- Habitat for Humanity International
- LCMS Disaster Response
- Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA)
- Orphan Grain Train
- Samaritan’s Purse
- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- WELS Christian Aid and Relief
* Thrivent will pay the processing fees for personal donations made through InFaith Community Foundation, up to $100,000 or until Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team
Spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to raise funds for hurricane victims. Use the promo code “2018 Hurricanes” and you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit - containing team T-shirts, $250 in seed money to launch your efforts and promotional materials - five to seven business days after your event or project is approved. Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam to get started.
Direct Choice Dollars®
If you're an eligible Thrivent member with available Thrivent Choice Dollars, you can direct them to the following organizations to support hurricane victims. (Please note: you first will be prompted to log in.)
- Convoy of Hope
- Habitat for Humanity International
- LCMS Lutheran Disaster Response
- Lutheran Disaster Response (ELCA)
- Orphan Grain Train
- Samaritan’s Purse
- United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
- WELS Christian Aid and Relief
See and share your impact
Progress on the matching goal and our impact on the recovery effort will be shared on 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 the hurricanes.
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WISCONSIN FLOODING
An entire summer’s worth of rain fell across Wisconsin in just a week, damaging homes, knocking out power and leaving residents stranded with washed-out roads and railways. In fact, southwestern Wisconsin received more than 20 inches of rain in 15 days – more than it usually gets in six months.
You can help those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected. And we make it easy to do.
Make a personal donation
You can make a personal donation on Thrivent.com to the disaster relief organizations below that are assisting the flooding victims. Thrivent will pay the processing fees to ensure 100% of your donation goes directly to help those in need.*
To donate, simply click the name of the organization to which you wish to personally donate:
*Thrivent will pay the processing fees for personal donations made through InFaith Community Foundation, up to $100,000 or through Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team
Spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to raise funds to help. Use promo code “WI Flooding” and you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit containing team T-shirts, $250 in seed money to launch your efforts, and promotional materials ‒ 5 to 7 business days after your event or project is approved. Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam to get started.
Direct Choice Dollars®
If you're an eligible Thrivent member with available Choice Dollars, you can direct them to the following organizations to support the flooding victims. (Please note you first will be prompted to log in.)
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California Wildfires
Intense heat in the western U.S. has fueled several devastating wildfires. As of July 30, the Carr fire in Shasta County of Northern California alone has burned more than 95,000 acres – claiming more than five lives, destroying at least 600 homes and causing the evacuation of nearly 40,000 people.
You can help those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected. And we make it easy to do.
Make a personal donation
Thrivent Member Network-Pacific Sierra Region will match up to $200,000
You can make a personal donation on Thrivent.com to assist the wildfire victims. Thrivent will pay the processing fees to ensure 100% of your donation goes directly to help those in need.* In addition, Thrivent Member Network-Pacific Sierra Region will match your donation dollar for dollar ‒ up to $200,000.
This matching opportunity will run until the $200,000 match is met or until October 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
The organizations below have been selected to receive matching dollars. To donate, simply click the name of the organization to which you wish to personally donate:
* Thrivent will pay the processing fees for personal donations made through InFaith Community Foundation, up to $200,000 or Oct. 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team
Spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to raise funds for to help wildfire victims. Use promo code “2018 Wildfires” and you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit containing team T-shirts, $250 in seed money to launch your efforts and promotional materials ‒ 5 to 7 business days after your event or project is approved. Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam to get started.
Direct Choice Dollars®
If you're an eligible Thrivent member with available Choice Dollars, you can direct them to the following organizations to support wildfire victims. (Please note you first will be prompted to log in.)
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Iowa tornadoes
On Thursday, July 19, multiple tornadoes struck the communities of Marshalltown, Pella and Bondurant. The tornadoes caused significant structural damage and emotional grief throughout the area—especially in downtown Marshalltown, where at least 10 people sustained injuries and 42 hospital patients had to be relocated following the touchdown.
As a Thrivent member, you can help support the victims in these communities– many of whom were taken by surprise by the devastating twisters. We make it easy to do.
Make a personal donation
You can make an online personal donation to help area residents recover from the devastation. Simply click on this link to support Mid-Iowa Community Action (MICA). Thrivent will pay all processing fees to ensure 100% of your donation goes directly to help people in need.*
*Thrivent will pay the processing fees for personal donations made through InFaith Community Foundation, up to $100,000 or Dec. 31, 2018, whichever comes first.
Lead a Thrivent Action Team
Spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to raise funds for tornado victims. Use promo code “IA Tornadoes,” and you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit containing team T-shirts, promotional materials and $250 in seed money to launch your efforts. Your kit will arrive 5 to 7 business days after your event or project is approved. Visit Thrivent.com/actionteam to get started.
Direct Choice Dollars®
If you're an eligible Thrivent member, you can direct available Thrivent Choice Dollars to Mid-Iowa Community Action to assist the tornado victims. (Please note, you will be prompted to log in.)
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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