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Relief Efforts Struggling to Meet Needs in Pakistan

Severe flooding has affected more than 20 million people in Pakistan. Yet relief organizations have raised only a fraction of the amount of donations received after the Haiti earthquake, making it difficult to provide effective relief for flood victims. more... |

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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. more... |

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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. more... |

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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. more... |

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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. more... |

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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. more... |

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