Volunteers for cleanup and repairs cannot be used at this time. No material resources are being sought or collected at this time. If and when these types of services and materials are needed, we will receive information for our response. Ministry response is needed on the local level . When a terrorist attack occurs, we all are affected and feel vulnerable.
Parents can talk with their children about the issues they are feeling.
We all need to underscore that Muslim or Middle Eastern families in our communities have been our neighbors. We need to challenge hatred and actions against innocent people from other national and ethnic backgrounds. We need to lift up our witness and care for these neighbors. There are certainly many efforts of relief and support that are available for our consideration. However, it is important to remember the reputation and leadership of Lutheran Disaster Response in coordinating local responses as well as our commitment to long-term care and ministry.