Lutheran Social Services, Inc.

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HURRICANE
DISASTER RESPONSE
Louisiana, Mississippi & Texas

LSSDR is the local affiliate for Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR)

"Our town has come a long way, with many more years to go as fas as recovery; but I know because of wonderful people like you, there is hope. Where there is hope, there is God. I lay my head down at night in my bed, in my house, and think how lucky I am to have had the honor to meet such wonderful people. My last thoughts for the day before I close my eyes are the blessings I ask God to give each and everyone of you with Lutheran Charities."

- Josie DiCristina, Hurricane Katrina Survivor
Chalmette, LA
Volunteers Still Needed to Help Rebuild

In New Orleans, LSSDR provides volunteers with housing and meals at Bethlehem Volunteer Center. To make arrangements to stay at Bethlehem Volunteer Center as a volunteer, please call (866) 709-0888. To help cover the cost of housing volunteers at Camp Bethlehem, click here.

Other camps in New Orleans: Visit Lutheran Disaster Response online.

Volunteers pray with hurricane survivor before working on her home. Volunteers pray with a hurricane survivor before working on her home.

In Mississippi, camps include:
Camp Biloxi. Call (228) 594-0008.
Camp Victor. Call (228) 872-5745.

In Texas, call (409) 982-1510.

"I encourage you to contact a local faith-based or community group where you live, and find out what they are doing to assist hurricane survivors. Help turn tragedy into triumph!" - Dr. Kurt Senske, CEO, Lutheran Social Services

DISASTER RESPONSE OFFICES


New Orleans
State Coordinator:
Jessica Vermilyea
Metairie, LA 70006
Ph. (504) 456-1719

Mississippi Gulf Coast
Director of Operations:
John Coyle
Biloxi, MS
Ph: (228) 594-0008


Golden Triangle (Texas)
State Coordinator:
Loye Kemp
Port Arthur, TX
Ph. (409) 982-1510