Faith in Action: How LDR is Helping Berks County Families Recover From a Devastating Storm
On July 9, 2023, severe storms unleashed more than five inches of rain in Berks County in just a few hours, leading to flash flooding and widespread damage to homes, businesses, and schools. Lutheran Disaster Response ‒ Eastern Pennsylvania (LDR–EPa) has been at the forefront of recovery efforts ever since. A mission of compassion, faith, […]
AmeriCorps and Lutheran Disaster Response: Repairing Homes, Restoring Hope
From March through mid-April, AmeriCorps volunteers are joining with Lutheran Disaster Response to help on critical projects in Berks, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties. AmeriCorps is a federal agency that addresses community challenges through volunteering and strives to make service a cornerstone of our national culture. Team members work in areas such as environmental stewardship, affordable […]
Helping Those Affected by Hurricanes
Why Cash is Best When disasters like Hurricanes Helene and Milton strike, it’s natural to want to help immediately. Communities face immense challenges—homes are lost, infrastructure is damaged, and daily necessities become difficult to access. In the midst of this chaos, it’s easy to assume that sending physical donations like food, clothing, or supplies is [...]
Families Face More Flood and Storm Damage Threats
As we move further into the Atlantic Hurricane Season, local families are facing the threats of more flooding and storm damage. They need your support. As Pennsylvania continues to become hotter and wetter, concerns about flooding are rising as residents in Delaware, Chester, Montgomery, Bucks, and Philadelphia Counties are still dealing with destruction from tornedos [...]
