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Disaster Response

Lutheran Church Charities is blessed to have more than 50 Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) who help people regardless of their ethnic background, social standing, or religious affiliation.

For L.E.R.T. volunteers, disaster response is an essential relief and outreach ministry.







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WORD Study

Lutheran Church Charities offers a variety of in-depth live Bible studies, small group studies, extended year-long courses and online courses for
self-paced study.

WORD Bible study classes are non-denominational and open to anyone regardless of church affiliation (or lack of). This is a safe environment to study the Bible.
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Crisis Response

When invited, Lutheran Church Charities responds to crisis situations within 24 hours of the time it is safe to do so.

Following tragic events, immediate response by LCC K-9 Ministries brings comfort to individuals and families directly impacted, first responders, and volunteers – always in the name of Jesus Christ.





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In The News

The ministries of Lutheran Church Charities are followed by local, national and international media, specifically in the areas of LCC K-9 Ministries, Disaster Response and Crisis Response.

To read more about how LCC shares the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to the communities we serve, check out In The News.


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K-9 Ministries

Launched in August 2008, the Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry is a national human-care ministry embracing the unique, calming nature and skills of purebred Golden Retrievers.

The LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs and handlers, LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs and veteran handlers, and LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dogs and law enforcement officer handlers are a bridge for compassionate ministry, opening doors for conversation about faith and creating opportunities to share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ.

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Volunteer

Lutheran Church Charities is blessed to have more than 50 Lutheran Early Response Teams (L.E.R.T.) who help people regardless of their ethnic background, social standing, or religious affiliation.

For L.E.R.T. volunteers, disaster response is an essential relief and outreach ministry.





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Lutheran Church Charities
3020 Milwaukee Ave.
Northbrook, IL 60062
Local: 224-257-4389
Toll Free: 866-455-6466
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  • Home
  • About
    • Mission
    • Staff >
      • LCC Staff
      • Office of the President
      • Disaster Response
      • Donor Relations
      • Discipleship
      • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
      • Care Ministries
      • K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry
      • Communications
      • Operations
    • Board of Directors >
      • LCC Board of Directors
    • Employment
    • LCC In the News >
      • Recent
      • Affiliates
    • Articles
    • Social Feed
  • 12/31- Give Now
  • Ways to Give to LCC
    • Memorial / Honor Of
    • Discipleship Ministries Support
    • Donation Policy
    • LCC General Fund
    • Disaster Response
    • LCC K-9 Ministries
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Human Care
    • Non-Monetary Donations
  • Memorial / In Honor of
    • Memorial / Honor Of
  • Disaster Response
    • Disaster Response >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Training and Certification
      • Volunteer
    • Crisis/Disaster Response
    • Care Carding
  • K-9 Ministries
    • Request a K-9 Comfort Dog Visit
    • K-9 Comfort Dogs >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet the Dogs >
        • Affiliate Ministry Members
        • Affiliate K-9s Map by State
        • LCC Staff K-9 Comfort Dogs
        • K-9 Comfort Dogs In Training
        • LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs - Permanently Deployed
      • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
      • Articles
    • Kare 9 Military Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The Kare 9s
      • Meet The Kare 9 Squad
      • Articles
    • LCC K-9 Police Ministry >
      • About
      • Give Now
      • Meet The K-9 Police Ministry
      • Articles
    • Partners in Comfort >
      • Veterinary Services
      • Grooming Services
    • Acquiring an LCC K-9 Comfort Dog
  • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • Request a Mercy Heart
    • About HMC
    • Volunteer
    • HMC Affiliate Ministry Members
  • Human Care Ministry
    • About
    • Partner with LCC Human Care
    • Hospitality House Ministry
    • Emergency Family Fund
    • Current Needs >
      • Families in Need
      • Ministries in Need
      • Vehicle Donations
      • International Missions >
        • Ukraine
        • Haiti
        • Ghana >
          • C-WoW Health for Ghana
        • Israel
    • Your Donations Make A Difference
  • Volunteer
    • Disaster Response/LERT
    • Hearts of Mercy & Compassion
    • K-9 Apprentice Trainer
    • Volunteer Opportunities
  • WORD Bible Study
    • WORD - Live Course
    • WORD - Online Courses
    • WORD - Short Courses & Small Groups
    • WORD Classroom
    • Daily Devotions
  • Contact Us
    • Request for Prayer
    • Subscribe
  • Media Center
    • In the News
    • Crisis Response
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