On September 24, 2024, Hurricane Helene hit the coast of Florida as a Category 4 hurricane and has ravaged communities in the southeast, from Florida to Virginia. As the floodwaters have started to recede, the extreme devastation — especially in North Carolina and Tennessee — has become clearer. Entire towns, roads, and bridges have been washed away and millions remain without power and cell service.
Lutheran Disaster Response has strong relationships in the region and is already at work on the ground. Working alongside synods and local partners, Lutheran Disaster Response is prepared to provide support throughout the impacted region.
The North/West Lower Michigan Synod’s Executive Committee approved a $5,000 donation from our Synod Disaster Relief Fund to Lutheran Disaster Response to help those affected by Hurricane Helene. We thank you for your generosity and how it enables us to quickly respond to natural disasters both within our synod and across the country.
Our synod challenges individuals and congregations to match (or exceed!) that amount! Donations made to our Synod Disaster Relief Fund online or sent to the Synod Office during the month of October will be donated to Lutheran Disaster Response for recovery from Hurricane Helene. Give now at https://www.mittensynod.org/donate/ and select NWLM Synod Disaster Relief from the dropdown menu.
Gifts to Lutheran Disaster Response help provide immediate relief, such as water, clothing, gift cards, tarps and other needs. They also support disaster case management, construction management, unmet needs, and emotional and spiritual care. You can also give directly to Lutheran Disaster Response on their website.