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Join the Battle Against Malaria

Did you know that every 30 seconds someone dies of malaria? Lutheran Malaria Initiative is mobilizing nearly 8 million Lutherans in the U.S. in the battle against malaria.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-08-25 11:09
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Giving Pledge - Asking Wealthy to Give Half Their Fortunes

In what they are calling the "giving pledge", Bill Gates and billionaire investor Warren Buffet are asking other people of wealth to donate half of their fortunes to charity.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-08-18 09:53
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LWR Emergency Alert - Pakistan Flooding

Millions have been displaced by flooding in Pakistan, after monsoon rains struck in late July.  Officials report that at least 1,600 are dead, and nearly 14 million Pakistanis are affected.  Please consider making a charitable gift to support Lutheran World Relief(LWR)'s relief efforts.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-08-11 14:01
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Dana College Forced to Close

Dana College Board of Regents announced in late June that the college, one of 27 of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in American (ELCA), is closing.
posted by webmaster on Mon, 2010-08-02 15:09
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Seven Questions to Ask a Charity Before Contributing

Charities Review Council is dedicated to empowering people to give to charitable causes in informed and thoughtful ways. Here are seven great questions they suggest asking organizations before writing a check or requesting that grant from your charitable fund.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-07-28 09:52
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Remembering Haiti and Looking Ahead

The devastating Haitian earthquake occurred 6 months ago. Basic necessities of food and water have been provided but the rebuilding effort is going slowly. This is drawing some criticism to charitable organization's relief efforts. What is not in question is that a long term response will be needed.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-07-14 13:42
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Balancing Acts - 2009 LCF Annual Report

Keeping our balance would be so much easier if the world would just stop changing. But it’s the constant challenges that life keeps tossing our way that lead us to develop the skills that make balance possible.
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2009 Giving Declines, But Individual Donors Keep Pace

According to Giving USA there was a 3.2 percent cumulative decline in contributions from foundations, corporations, and individuals in 2009.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-07-07 13:38
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Annual Income Level Can Inform Charitable Giving

Have you ever calculated how much you give? The average American gives about 3.2% of his or her pre-tax income to charity, much less than the traditional 10% tithe suggested in the Old Testament.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-06-16 13:51
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Aid for Victims of Gulf Coast Oil Spill

The Gulf of Mexico oil spill which began on April 20th and continues to this day has spewed out an estimated 20 to 40 million gallons of oil. One disastrous result is the closing down of fishing grounds and oyster beds, leaving fishermen and their families who are still recovering from hurricanes Katrina and Rita, in need of emergency relief.
posted by webmaster on Wed, 2010-06-02 14:26
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