Disaster Response

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Join other Thrivent members by supporting disaster relief efforts.

• California Wildfires

  The 2018 California wildfire season was one of the most destructive on record in the state of California. Thousands of homes and buildings were destroyed, multiple deaths have been confirmed and mandatory, large-scale evacuations impacted many communities.  You can help those whose lives and livelihoods have been affected.  And we make it easy to do.

  Update: As of December 31, 2018, Thrivent members and others across the country donated more than $600,000. These funds were matched up to $500,000 by Thrivent. Eligible members also directed Choice Dollars® resulting in more than $100,000 being distributed through the Thrivent Choice® program and raised over $65,000 through Thrivent Action Teams. This collective impact generated over $1.2 million to help people in need. Thank you to everyone who helped and to those that continue to help those in need.

  

  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.

  • 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. After your project is approved, you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit containing team T-shirts, $250 in seed money to launch your efforts and promotional materials. 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

  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 the wildfires.

• 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.

  Update: As of December 31, 2018, Thrivent members and others across the country donated more than $900,000. These funds were matched dollar for dollar by Thrivent. Eligible members also directed Choice Dollars® resulting in more than $240,000 being distributed through the Thrivent Choice® program and raised over $140,000 through Thrivent Action Teams. This collective impact generated over $2 million to help people in need.  Thank you to everyone who helped and for those that continue to provide support. 

  

  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 pays the processing fees, ensuring 100 percent of your donation goes to help.  Simply click the name of the organization to start your donation.

  The organizations below are assisting in the recovery efforts. 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. After your project is approved, you’ll receive a Thrivent Action Kit - containing team T-shirts, $250 in seed money to launch your efforts and promotional materials. 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

  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 the hurricanes.