Hurricane Helene Recovery Assistance

As we continue to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, our thoughts are with those whose lives have been impacted by the storm. Many have asked about relief efforts and ways we can assist as a campus community. Included below are ways you can contribute both needed items and financial support.

We invite you to bring donations (needed items are listed below) for Lutheran Disaster Response while you visit us for Homecoming or any time through Nov. 1, 2024. You may drop off your donations at the main entrance of Grace Chapel or the lobby of Shuford Gym. 

Flood Clean-Up Buckets: purchase a 5-gallon bucket with a resealable lid (no screw-on lids) and fill it with the following items

• One 4-8 oz pump spray air freshener
• Five scouring pads - no stainless steel or pads with soap (remove from packaging)
• Seven sponges, assorted sizes, including one large
• One scrub brush (with or without a handle)
• 18 reusable, lightweight multipurpose dry cleaning towels - no terrycloth, microfiber or paper towels (remove from packaging)
• One 32-64 oz or two 25 oz bottle(s) of liquid laundry detergent
• One 16-34 oz bottle of liquid disinfectant dish soap
• One 12-40 oz bottle of liquid concentrate household cleaner that can be mixed with water - no spray bottles
• One package of 36-50 clothespins
• One 50-100 ft clothesline - cotton or plastic line
• Five dust masks - N95 particulate respirator dust masks preferred; no surgical masks
• Two pairs of heavy-duty, waterproof dishwashing gloves - latex free, non-surgical, durable for multiple use (remove from packaging)
• One pair of work gloves - cotton with leather palm or all leather
• 20-28 heavy-duty or contractor-type 30-45-gallon trash bags on a roll (remove from packaging)
• One 6-9 oz bottle of non-aerosol insect repellent - pump spray bottles must have protective covers, packs of 10-20 insect-repellent wipes are also acceptable

Children’s Comfort Kits: include the following items in a plastic shoebox

• Small notebook
• Bubbles
• Stress ball
• Hand sanitizer
• Crayons
• Small stuffed animal
• Play-Doh

Fleece Blankets

If you have any questions, please contact Todd Cutter, university pastor, director of spiritual life and director of Cornerstone Counseling, at todd.cutter@lr.edu.