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.
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Join other Thrivent members by supporting disaster relief efforts.
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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 $100,000
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 $100,000.
This matching opportunity will run until the $100,000 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 $100,000 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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Midwest Floods
Heavy mid-June rains triggered flash floods across the Midwest — particularly in northern Wisconsin and Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — causing dozens of sinkholes and washed-out or collapsed roads as well as extensive property damage throughout the region.
As a Thrivent member, you can help support flood victims. And we make it easy to do.
Make a personal donation
You can make an online personal donation to help relieve area residents impacted by the devastation. Thrivent will pay all processing fees to ensure 100% of your donation goes directly to help those in need.*
To donate, simply click the name of the organization below to which you wish to personally donate:
- Keweenaw Community Foundation, Hancock, Michigan
- Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin Upper Michigan Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsin
*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
As a Thrivent member, you can spearhead a grassroots effort in your community by leading a Thrivent Action Team to raise funds for flood victims. Use promocode UMW Flooding 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 Choice Dollars to the following organizations to support Upper Midwest flood victims. (Please note, you will be prompted to log in.)
- Keweenaw Community Foundation, Hancock, Michigan
- Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin Upper Michigan Inc., Milwaukee, Wisconsiin
Check out LiveGenerously.com for more stories on disaster response.
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North Dakota Tornado
On Tuesday, July 10, an EF2 tornado ripped through an RV park in Watford City, North Dakota, leaving at least one person - a week-old infant - dead, injuring more than two dozen, displacing roughly 200 persons and causing extensive property damage.
As a Thrivent member, you can help support victims - many of which lost everything they own. We make it easy to do.
Make a personal donation
You can make an online personal donation to help area residents impacted by the devastation. Thrivent will pay all processing fees to ensure 100% of your donation goes directly to help those in need.*
To donate, simply click the name of the organization below:
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Salvation Army, Williston, North Dakota
* 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 "ND Tornado" 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 Choice Dollars to the following organization to assist Watford City tornado victims. (Please note, you will be prompted to log in.)
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Salvation Army, Williston, North Dakota
Check out LiveGenerously.com for more stories on disaster response.
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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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