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Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles

Thrivent + Habitat LA: Rebuilding lives after the wildfires

In partnership with Thrivent, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Los Angeles is helping families impacted by the Palisades and Eaton wildfires recover and rebuild. Together, we are prioritizing support for low-income, uninsured or underinsured homes, and households with seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families with children.  Contributions will directly help us put God’s love into action to provide smoke remediation, repair, and rehabilitation of homes, temporary housing, and long-term rebuilding recovery assistance to families who have been impacted. 

For every $2 donated, Thrivent will match $1 -- up to $222,100.  $444,200 raised will turn into $666,300 with Thrivent’s $222,100 match! This is a part of Thrivent's multi-year partnership with Habitat LA to raise $750,000. 

At Thrivent, we believe generosity is a calling. We are eager to support this effort to help families rebuild stronger, safer futures. THANK YOU so much for considering a contribution.  It will make such an impact helping to build hope and home for families in great need following the fires.   


*For every $2 donated, Thrivent will match $1 -- up to $222,100.  $444,200 raised will turn into $666,300 with Thrivent’s $222,100 match! Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Feeding American Eastern Wisconsin Inc

In communities across Eastern Wisconsin, hunger is closer than many realize. Thousands of our neighbors are struggling to put food on the table. Families are choosing between paying rent or buying groceries. Seniors on fixed incomes are stretching meals to last several days. Working parents are skipping dinner so their children have enough to eat. Hunger often hides in plain sight, but its impact is real.

Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin is the state’s largest hunger relief organization, serving 35 counties through nearly 600 food pantry partners and trusted community-based programs. Together, we provide nutritious food to children, families, veterans, and older adults who need it most. Our work goes beyond access. We prioritize balanced meals that support long-term health and stability.

Monetary donations are one of the most powerful and immediate ways for YOU to help make an impact. Financial support allows us to source fresh produce, dairy, protein, and essential staples at scale, respond quickly to increased need, and distribute food efficiently across our service area. Every dollar donated helps us stretch resources further and keeps healthy food moving into the hands of neighbors who need it most.


*For every $1 donated through this online campaign, the Thrivent Member Network -- Wisconsin Upper Michigan Region will add $1, up to an additional $10,000, with a maximum match of $500 per gift/household. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Samaritan Counseling Center of the Fox Valley

Every child deserves someone to talk to when life feels overwhelming. But for many families, the cost of counseling can make getting help feel out of reach.  

Samaritan's Project Open Door Fund helps children and teens access professional counseling regardless of a family’s ability to pay. This fee assistance fund reduces financial barriers so kids can receive support for anxiety, grief, family changes, school stress, and other challenges during important stages of growth.

When families participate in the Generosity Journey, their gifts help open the door to care, healing, and hope for another child in our community. Every donation to Samaritan helps ensure that when a child needs support, the door to care is open.

*For every $1 donated through this online campaign, the Thrivent Member Network -- Wisconsin Upper Michigan Region will add $1, up to an additional $10,000, with a maximum match of $500 per gift/household. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Heckrodt Wetland Reserve Inc

The mission of Heckrodt Wetland Reserve is to help all people enjoy and learn from nature today and always.

Access to nature is essential for mental and physical well-being, yet many low-income families lack access to safe, nearby outdoor spaces. Heckrodt Wetland Reserve plays a critical role in addressing this inequity. With 91 acres of restored habitat, Wild Space Outdoor Learning Area, three miles of ADA-accessible trails, and programming led by trained naturalists, Heckrodt fosters environmental literacy and wellness for all. 

By removing barriers to access, the Reserve empowers children and families to connect with nature, promoting lifelong stewardship and a more connected community.

Your gift restores critical habitat, educates over 6,000 annual youth, and makes nature more accessible for our 140,000 visitors.

*For every $1 donated through this online campaign, the Thrivent Member Network -- Wisconsin Upper Michigan Region will add $1, up to an additional $10,000, with a maximum match of $500 per gift/household. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Pillars Inc.

Pillars, Inc supports those experiencing homelessness in the Fox Cities through emergency shelter, supportive housing programs, and case management services.

Every donation makes a tangible difference. For example, funds help provide warm meals for individuals staying in shelter, safe beds during cold winter months, and the professional support of case managers who walk alongside people as they rebuild their lives. Funds also help ensure that Pillars can respond to urgent needs as they arise and continue offering safe, welcoming spaces for those experiencing housing instability.

*For every $1 donated through this online campaign, the Thrivent Member Network -- Wisconsin Upper Michigan Region will add $1, up to an additional $10,000, with a maximum match of $500 per gift/household. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

The Building For Kids

Help provide kids and families in our community with opportunities to learn and grow through play by making a gift to the Building for Kids Children's Museum! 

Donations of any size support accessible, play-based learning through enriching programs, educational materials, and museum access for families of all backgrounds. A gift of $10 can help fund materials for the BFK's Lab or Studio, $50 can cover the cost of admission for a family, and $100+ can help provide memberships to families facing financial barriers.


*For every $1 donated through this online campaign, the Thrivent Member Network -- Wisconsin Upper Michigan Region will add $1, up to an additional $10,000, with a maximum match of $500 per gift/household. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Lakewood Evangelical Free Church

For every $2 donated, $1 is matched from Thrivent to support the orphans at the Promise Home as well as the other Congo ministries of Global Fingerprints (a child sponsorship program), Horizon School (to educate those who otherwise wouldn’t get an education), Tandala Hospital (the only medical facility for many, many miles and serves over 1 million people), and Elikya Center (a vocational program for older orphans and widows) in the Congo. A group of five Lakewood members will be traveling to the Congo in October for 2 weeks. Our “MISSION: CONGO” Team will be providing hygiene kits for girls and women, clothing, love kits (personal care items for school children all around the Congo), educational materials for the Elikya training center, and helping out where needed.
 
Highlighting the Promise Home, as an expression of God’s kingdom, it (as well as the other ministries) work with the Congolese Free Church (CECU), including its churches and partners. The Promise Home delivers personalized, professional services to young people with disabilities and their families.
 
Promise Home began by serving 12 children through residential care in 2018. The program now serves 90 children, 50 of whom are in residential care. As participants in the ministry, these young people receive an education, independent living skills, vocational training, community and an understanding of what it means to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.
 
Promise Home is successfully helping young people with disabilities participate in family, church and community life. As an example, five children were recently reintegrated with their families and two graduates are pursuing college education—one studying accounting and one in seminary to become a pastor.
 
This year, Promise Home is deepening and extending its impact by piloting a new family engagement model and training two child case workers as disability community care workers. By shifting the ministry focus toward households and local churches, families and entire communities will be equipped to provide care for these children, extending the impact of Promise Home beyond its residential capacity and deepening the ministry of the Congolese church.
 
With your support, Promise Home will continue to offer quality residential care while expanding its ministry to serve families and caregivers of those with disabilities. Thank you for your support and for being a crucial part of advancing the mission of our MISSION:CONGO.

One Eighty

Support One Eighty while protecting your personal information!

Bring your documents to our secure Shred Event on May 30, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. at Redeemer Lutheran Church, and help us raise funds for One Eighty. C

Can’t attend? You can still make an impact by donating today!

Bring a donation of toilet paper or a monetary gift, and help One Eighty equip people facing crisis, poverty and addiction to invest in healthy relationships, overcome barriers to freedom, and encounter a life of hope in Christ. 

Your participation helps protect your identity and supports those in need within your community. 

The next upcoming Shred Event: 
Sat, September 19

*For every $2 donated through this online campaign, Thrivent will add $1, up to an additional $1,500. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

1107 Tanglefoot Lane, Bettendorf, IA 52722

United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties

Matching Opportunity!

Following tornadoes that touched down in Kankakee County, the Emergency Response Fund of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties has been activated to support local recovery efforts.  

Your gift will help meet urgent needs such as emergency supplies, temporary support services, and recovery assistance for families affected by the storm.

Thank you for your Generosity!

*For every $2 donated through this online campaign, Thrivent will add $1, up to an additional $20,000 or May 22, the sooner of the two. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

Down Home

Thrivent and Down Home are inviting you to join us in raising awareness for the thousands of men, women, and children in our community who sleep on the floor every night. May is Better Sleep Month and Down Home is holding its 7th annual Good Night Sleep Challenge (GNSC) to build empathy, awareness, and impact in our community. 

We challenge you to:
1.	TRY to sleep one night on the floor + post about your experience on social media using #DHSleepChallenge and tag Down Home.
2.	Donate funds to give a Down Home family the Dignity of a Good Night Sleep. For every $2 raised, Thrivent will donate $1, up to $5,000* to help families in our community.

You can donate by clicking the Donate Here button above. Below are some amounts to help give you an idea of what Down Home can do with your donation.
•	$50 will purchase 3 sheet sets
•	$65 will purchase 3 mattress pads
•	$115 will purchase 6 pillows
•	$270 will purchase 3 bed frames
•	$550 will purchase 2 twin mattresses
•	$1,500 will provide a Good Night Sleep to an entire family

*If voting towards a team, please designate the team in your donation comment*

*Sweet Dreams Insurance Team - Bell Insurance
*Super Nappers - Town and Country Credit Union
*Thrivent Dream Builders - Thrivent
*Thrivent Sweet Dreams Team - (Sommer Lockhart)
*Banking on a Better Night's Sleep - Cornerstone Bank
*Choice Bank Blanket Statements - Choice Bank (Aleyna Leibfried)
*Choice Bank Night Owls - Choice Bank (Kelsie Moch)
Ultras - (MJ Loor)
*Slumber Soldiers - Fargo Givers


*For every $2 donated through this online campaign, Thrivent will add $1, up to an additional $5,000. Thrivent will pay up to $300,000 in online processing fees per calendar year for personal donations made through Thrivent's online giving platform.

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