Disaster Response

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Join other Thrivent members by supporting disaster relief efforts.

• California Wildfires

  The 2018 California wildfire season is one of the most destructive on record in the state of California.  Thousands of homes and buildings destroyed, multiple deaths have been confirmed and large-scale, mandatory evacuations are in place for multiple impacted communities. 

  You can help those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected.  And we make it easy to do.

  

  Make a personal donation

  Donations made through our online giving platform, offered in partnership with InFaith Community Foundation, to one of the organizations below will help further recovery efforts.  Thrivent pays the processing fees, ensuring 100 percent of your donation goes to help.*  Simply click the name of the organization to start your donation.

   Update: Thrivent made a commitment to match your donations to this disaster dollar for dollar – up to $500,000. As of Dec. 6, 2018, we have raised more than $500,000 and the match is complete! Thank you to everyone who helped us make more than a $1 million impact. We’re hopeful our community will continue to rally around the disaster victims.

  • Convoy of Hope
  • LCMS Disaster Response
  • Lutheran Disaster Response
  • Orphan Grain Train
  • Samaritan's Purse
  • United Methodist Committee on Relief
  • WELS Christian Aid and Relief

  * Thrivent will pay the 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 raise funds for to help wildfire victims. Use promo code “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.)

  • Convoy of Hope
  • LCMS Disaster Response
  • Lutheran Disaster Response
  • Orphan Grain Train
  • Samaritan's Purse
  • United Methodist Committee on Relief
  • 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.

• 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 per calendar year.

  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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