Distraught Families Homeless and in Need of Assistance

LCC Responds to Massive Apartment Fire in Prospect Heights, Illinois

Jesus said: "For I am the LORD, your God, who takes hold of your right hand and says to you,
Do not fear; I will help you." Isaiah 41:13

In less than 24 hours, LCC began working with Prospect Heights Mayor Nicholas Helmer to support over 150 first responders from 50 local departments who bravely responded to the tragic fire that destroyed multiple buildings in an apartment complex.
 
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Eighty-eight apartment units were affected and over 200 people, adults and children, are displaced losing everything they have. Please donate now to help LCC provide financial assistance to these families.

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Early this morning, the LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Ruthie, Emma, Jacob (LCC Staff), Seth and Marie (Comfort Dogs in Training) visited one of the temporary housing shelters to bring comfort and hope to distraught families. LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs will continue to visit shelters and on-site where the fires occurred.

The Comfort Dogs always bring relief to all of the first responders.

LCC Disaster Response is working with local response agencies, the Red Cross and the Salvation Army, to provide resources for the displaced families. The LCC headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, will serve as the Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC) location for the local agencies to deliver services to individuals and families.

LCC Disaster Response is working with local response agencies, the Red Cross, and other COAD partners to provide resources for the displaced families.

Please pray for everyone responding and impacted by this tragic fire. If you are so moved, please donate to help LCC help our closest neighbors as we bring the Mercy, Compassion, Presence, and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need.

Serving Together, Serving Others, in the Name and Presence of Jesus.

Tim Hetzner
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities and the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry