Organization rallying its members by pledging to match $1 for every $2 of donations up to $1 million
ST. JAMES, MN. (01/19/2010) – In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Funds will be directed to four Lutheran organizations to support their Haiti earthquake relief efforts: http://www.lwr.org/" Lutheran World Relief, http://www.elca.org/Our-Faith-In-Action/Responding-to-the-World/Disaster-Response.aspx" ELCA Disaster Response, http://www.lcms.org/ca/worldrelief/" LCMS World Relief and Human Care and http://archive.wels.net/cgi-bin/site.pl?indexCOR" WELS Committee on Relief.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti and all those working tirelessly to rescue the thousands of victims,” said Bruce Nicholson, Thrivent Financial chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Thrivent Financial and our members want to help in this time of great need. We believe our members throughout the country will give generously to those affected by this catastrophic natural disaster.”
Thrivent Financial members interested in making a financial gift to help earthquake victims in Haiti can make their donation online at http://www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti" www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti or by phone at 1-800-236-3736 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday. When prompted, please say “directory” then enter ext. 83003. Thrivent Financial will add a maximum of $250 per member donation, and donations will be accepted through March 31, 2010.
Locally, there is a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans office located at 116 S. 7th St., in St. James. Leora Ask and Robbe Nessler serve Thrivent Financial members in St. James and surrounding communities by providing financial guidance and solutions to help them achieve their financial goals.
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Organization rallying its members by pledging to match $1 for every $2 of donations up to $1 million
ST. JAMES, MN. (01/19/2010) – In response to the devastation caused by the earthquake in Haiti, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is announcing a $1 million challenge to its members across the country. Thrivent Financial will match $1 for every $2 donated by Thrivent Financial members up to $1 million for the potential of generating $3 million. Funds will be directed to four Lutheran organizations to support their Haiti earthquake relief efforts: http://www.lwr.org/" Lutheran World Relief, http://www.elca.org/Our-Faith-In-Action/Responding-to-the-World/Disaster-Response.aspx" ELCA Disaster Response, http://www.lcms.org/ca/worldrelief/" LCMS World Relief and Human Care and http://archive.wels.net/cgi-bin/site.pl?indexCOR" WELS Committee on Relief.
“Our hearts and prayers go out to the people of Haiti and all those working tirelessly to rescue the thousands of victims,” said Bruce Nicholson, Thrivent Financial chairman, president and chief executive officer. “Thrivent Financial and our members want to help in this time of great need. We believe our members throughout the country will give generously to those affected by this catastrophic natural disaster.”
Thrivent Financial members interested in making a financial gift to help earthquake victims in Haiti can make their donation online at http://www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti" www.thrivent.com/helpinghaiti or by phone at 1-800-236-3736 between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Central time, Monday through Friday. When prompted, please say “directory” then enter ext. 83003. Thrivent Financial will add a maximum of $250 per member donation, and donations will be accepted through March 31, 2010.
Locally, there is a Thrivent Financial for Lutherans office located at 116 S. 7th St., in St. James. Leora Ask and Robbe Nessler serve Thrivent Financial members in St. James and surrounding communities by providing financial guidance and solutions to help them achieve their financial goals.
