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Car Donations
Do you have a car or van that still has some life left in it? Consider donating it to LCC. There is a constant need for reliable transportation. Your donation of a car or van can help families to get back on the road to financial stability. Your donation can Make A Difference in someone’s life. If you have a running vehicle to donate contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Vehicle Donation PolicyAll vehicles that are donated to LCC are used for our ministry or given out directly to families or individuals through our congregations. NO vehicles are sold.
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Vehicles Needs
RELIABLE VEHICLE NEEDED FOR NORTHERN ILLINOIS DISTRICT PASTOR
LCC received a request from Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss, President of The LCMS Northern Illinois District, to provide a reliable vehicle for a pastor in need.
Greeting in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
As a pastor faithfully shepherds his flock and shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we sometimes overlook how we can support him in his time of need. Today I am requesting your assistance to help a pastor within the Northern Illinois District who is in urgent need of a reliable vehicle to help him during this difficult time.
If you have a vehicle in good working condition, please prayerfully consider donating it for this pastor in need. We have also set up a fund to receive financial donations to purchase a used or reasonable new vehicle or to help with repairs needed if one is donated.
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11
Thank you for your prayerful consideration,
Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss
President
LCMS Northern Illinois District
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Greeting in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
As a pastor faithfully shepherds his flock and shares the Gospel of Jesus Christ, we sometimes overlook how we can support him in his time of need. Today I am requesting your assistance to help a pastor within the Northern Illinois District who is in urgent need of a reliable vehicle to help him during this difficult time.
If you have a vehicle in good working condition, please prayerfully consider donating it for this pastor in need. We have also set up a fund to receive financial donations to purchase a used or reasonable new vehicle or to help with repairs needed if one is donated.
“You will be enriched in every way so that you can be generous on every occasion, and through us your generosity will result in thanksgiving to God.” 2 Corinthians 9:11
Thank you for your prayerful consideration,
Rev. Dr. Allan R. Buss
President
LCMS Northern Illinois District
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
RELIABLE VEHICLE NEEDED FOR STUDENT WHO IS THE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT AT IGLESIA EVANGELICA IN AURORA, ILLINOIS
LCC received a request from Rev. Alex L. Merlo of Iglesia Evangélica in Aurora, Illinois, to provide a reliable vehicle for Max who faithfully serves the church.
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
I write to you today to request a vehicle that would help one of the most important people within our ministry. In our church in Aurora, Illinois, I'm the senior Pastor, and while I'm responsible for providing the message of God's good news, I couldn't be heard in all the places people now hear our message if it wasn't with the help of our multimedia department. And while I say department, in reality, it is a group of volunteer teens and our administrative assistant Max. He works part-time at San Pablo and is a full-time college student. Even with a full schedule, Max helps with all technology/media aspects of our church.
Unfortunately, Max’s car has given up, and being a student and only working part-time, he isn't able to just get a new one, especially in the current market. I appeal to you to help support a young man whose focus is to serve the Lord with all his given talents. We have witnessed his growth as a man but also as a servant of the Lord. His commitment to serving with excellence has now impacted other young men in our congregation to serve as well. We value Max, and while we can't financially meet his one need right now, we ask you to consider our request to provide this young man with a vehicle to continue being able to travel to and from church and school.
Thank you!
Sincerely grateful to your ministry,
Rev. Alex Merlo
Iglesia Evangélica
Aurora, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
I write to you today to request a vehicle that would help one of the most important people within our ministry. In our church in Aurora, Illinois, I'm the senior Pastor, and while I'm responsible for providing the message of God's good news, I couldn't be heard in all the places people now hear our message if it wasn't with the help of our multimedia department. And while I say department, in reality, it is a group of volunteer teens and our administrative assistant Max. He works part-time at San Pablo and is a full-time college student. Even with a full schedule, Max helps with all technology/media aspects of our church.
Unfortunately, Max’s car has given up, and being a student and only working part-time, he isn't able to just get a new one, especially in the current market. I appeal to you to help support a young man whose focus is to serve the Lord with all his given talents. We have witnessed his growth as a man but also as a servant of the Lord. His commitment to serving with excellence has now impacted other young men in our congregation to serve as well. We value Max, and while we can't financially meet his one need right now, we ask you to consider our request to provide this young man with a vehicle to continue being able to travel to and from church and school.
Thank you!
Sincerely grateful to your ministry,
Rev. Alex Merlo
Iglesia Evangélica
Aurora, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
RELIABLE VEHICLE NEEDED FOR A WOMAN IN NEED CARING FOR HER 90+ YEAR OLD MOTHER
LCC received a request from Pastor Erik Gauss of Cross Lutheran Church in Yorkville, Illinois to help provide a reliable vehicle for a woman in need the church is assisting.
Dear Friends,
We are working with a woman, who was in an accident recently that totaled her car. The insurance payout does not cover the cost of another car. She has also had personal health issues that have left her in financial straits. She is the one responsible for getting her 90+ year-old mother to appointments.
Currently, friends take her where she needs to go but it is a strain on them. She loves the Lord and is trusting that He will provide.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
In Christ’s service and yours,
Pastor Erik Gauss
Cross Lutheran Church
Yorkville, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Dear Friends,
We are working with a woman, who was in an accident recently that totaled her car. The insurance payout does not cover the cost of another car. She has also had personal health issues that have left her in financial straits. She is the one responsible for getting her 90+ year-old mother to appointments.
Currently, friends take her where she needs to go but it is a strain on them. She loves the Lord and is trusting that He will provide.
Thank you for your assistance in this matter.
In Christ’s service and yours,
Pastor Erik Gauss
Cross Lutheran Church
Yorkville, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
YOUNG IRANIAN REFUGEE NEEDS A CAR TO COMMUTE TO WORK TO SUPPORT HIS FAMILY
LCC received a request from Pastor Hesham Shehab, Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois:
Friends,
We have a young Iranian refugee who needs a car in order to commute to his work. He is supporting his family and without wheels, he cannot carry on. He is spending all that he earns on Uber, and cannot make ends meet if he does not get a vehicle.
Please consider donating a vehicle worthy of the road to this family.
In Christ,
Pastor Hesham Shehab
Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Friends,
We have a young Iranian refugee who needs a car in order to commute to his work. He is supporting his family and without wheels, he cannot carry on. He is spending all that he earns on Uber, and cannot make ends meet if he does not get a vehicle.
Please consider donating a vehicle worthy of the road to this family.
In Christ,
Pastor Hesham Shehab
Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
RELIABLE CAR NEEDED FOR An iraqi REFUGEE who escaped an abusive relationship
LCC received a request from Pastor Hesham Shehab, Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois.
Dear Friends,
Hope is an Iraqi refugee who was married off to an abusive husband who beat her and abused her, together with other family members. Hope was able to flee from that abusive home, and found a safe haven with a family Salam knows. Hope was able to find a job that would sustain her, but needs a vehicle as soon as possible in order to commute to work.
Please show the love of Christ by donating a vehicle worthy of the road to this single mom. For Christ and his Kingdom.
In God's Peace,
Pastor Hesham Shehab
Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Dear Friends,
Hope is an Iraqi refugee who was married off to an abusive husband who beat her and abused her, together with other family members. Hope was able to flee from that abusive home, and found a safe haven with a family Salam knows. Hope was able to find a job that would sustain her, but needs a vehicle as soon as possible in order to commute to work.
Please show the love of Christ by donating a vehicle worthy of the road to this single mom. For Christ and his Kingdom.
In God's Peace,
Pastor Hesham Shehab
Salam Christian Fellowship
Lombard, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
RELIABLE CAR NEEDED FOR A SINGLE MOM BATTLING CANCER
LCC received a vehicle request from Pastor Paul Strand of Trinity Lutheran Church in Tinley Park, Illinois, for a single mom battling cancer.
Mary is a long-time member of Trinity and is a single mom battling stage 3 ovarian cancer. Her first round of chemo was in April 2020, and since that time, her 2003 Honda has been in the repair shop five times. Our congregation helps Mary with bills at $200 a month, and over the last two years has given her $2,400 for car repair bills.
Her car is now beyond repair, and she desperately needs a reliable vehicle to get her to chemo appointments. I would be so grateful if LCC could help Mary find a car.
Thank you!
Pastor Paul Strand
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tinley Park, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Mary is a long-time member of Trinity and is a single mom battling stage 3 ovarian cancer. Her first round of chemo was in April 2020, and since that time, her 2003 Honda has been in the repair shop five times. Our congregation helps Mary with bills at $200 a month, and over the last two years has given her $2,400 for car repair bills.
Her car is now beyond repair, and she desperately needs a reliable vehicle to get her to chemo appointments. I would be so grateful if LCC could help Mary find a car.
Thank you!
Pastor Paul Strand
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tinley Park, Illinois
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
A RELIABLE VEHICLE NEEDED FOR A SINGLE MOM OF TWO WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS
LCC received a request from Pastor Doug Warmann, Trinity Lutheran Church, Roselle, Illinois, for a reliable vehicle for a single mom in need.
I am writing to request your help for Victoria of Roselle, Illinois. Victoria is in need of a reliable car to get to work and to provide care for her two children with ongoing medical conditions. She is a dedicated mom who advocates for her children and prioritizes their needs over her own. She has been an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle since 2011.
We have been providing assistance to Victoria in a variety of ways but do not have any cars for her at this time, and she is desperately in need of one.
Victoria is a single parent who receives no financial support from the father of her children.
Also, several family members have died in recent years. She works about 25 hours per week as a medical assistant at a doctor’s office in Schaumburg. Additionally, she tries to pick up hours on nights and weekends as a caregiver at a Roselle group home for adults with disabilities.
She currently has no vehicle, as her previous vehicle was unsafe to drive and was towed away. She was told by a mechanic that it was not worth spending any money to have the vehicle repaired. A friend temporarily loaned her a vehicle but can no longer do so for her.
Any support you could give her through your resources and connections at Lutheran Church Charities would be greatly appreciated.
With gratitude,
Pastor Doug Warmann
Assistant Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
I am writing to request your help for Victoria of Roselle, Illinois. Victoria is in need of a reliable car to get to work and to provide care for her two children with ongoing medical conditions. She is a dedicated mom who advocates for her children and prioritizes their needs over her own. She has been an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Roselle since 2011.
We have been providing assistance to Victoria in a variety of ways but do not have any cars for her at this time, and she is desperately in need of one.
Victoria is a single parent who receives no financial support from the father of her children.
Also, several family members have died in recent years. She works about 25 hours per week as a medical assistant at a doctor’s office in Schaumburg. Additionally, she tries to pick up hours on nights and weekends as a caregiver at a Roselle group home for adults with disabilities.
She currently has no vehicle, as her previous vehicle was unsafe to drive and was towed away. She was told by a mechanic that it was not worth spending any money to have the vehicle repaired. A friend temporarily loaned her a vehicle but can no longer do so for her.
Any support you could give her through your resources and connections at Lutheran Church Charities would be greatly appreciated.
With gratitude,
Pastor Doug Warmann
Assistant Pastor
Trinity Lutheran Church
If you have a running car to donate, contact LCC at (866) 455-6466.
Vehicles that have been donated and passed through to families.
A FATHER OF TWO IS GRATEFUL FOR VEHICLE DONATION TO TRAVEL TO WORK
Thanks to a generous donation, we have been able to provide a vehicle to an individual who is struggling financially and just trying to get back on his feet. He is caring for two children who are living with him, ages 13 and 15. The vehicle to travel to and from work will improve his situation, greatly. "Gratitude simply does not adequately describe the joy this vehicle has brought." (4/18/2023) 
A CAR DONATION HELPS A CONVERT FAMILY OF SIX
This past week LCC was able to provide the resource of a car for Salam Christian Fellowship, Lombard, Illinois, to help one of the lay leaders of Salam. This family of six came from Iran in 2007 and had been among the families that started the Salam Christian Fellowship. Hameed and Salima (fictitious names) were baptized years ago and since had been serving in the ministries of Salam. The family of six was down to one car now, and Hameed needed a small vehicle to commute to work. Salima needs to drive the kids to doctors' appointments (as the youngest daughter has health problems) and to schools. In addition, she drives the kids to church and brings the meals for the fellowship with her while the husband is at work. Their life had become almost impossible. Thank you for showing the love of Christ to this convert family that was ostracized by its Middle Eastern community because of their faith in Jesus. (8/4/2021) 
Vehicle Donation Meets Transportation Need for Young Man Caring for His Disabled Mother
LCC received a vehicle request from Pastor John Moeller, St. Paul Lutheran in Oak Lawn, Illinois, for a young man who is a lifelong member. He lives with his disabled mother, holds two jobs and is pursuing a Pharmacy Tech career. LCC recently received a donation of car and Tim Hetzner, LCC President/CEO, was able to present it to Pastor Moeller and this young man. This vehicle need has been met. LCC thanks the donor for their generosity. (Posted 3/23/2021) 
VAN DONATION MEETS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FOR AN IMMIGRANT FAMILY
Thank you to Daniel and Barb Polahar from Fairview Heights, Illinois, for the generous donation of their van to Enoch who is an immigrant from Congo. On Friday, December 4, Enoch met with Barb and picked up the van. LCC worked through Christian Friends of New Americans to make the connection. This donation provides much needed transportation for Enoch and his family. 
CHICAGO POLICE OFFICER'S NEED FOR A CAR HAS BEEN Met
Thank you for the generous donation of a car by a member of Immanuel Lutheran, Palatine, to a Chicago Police officer and a father of three. The request came from Pastor Jason Pankau from Chicago Hope Church in Chicago, Illinois. Pastor Pankau and Officer Henry picked up the car at LCC’s headquarters in Northbrook, Illinois, on Thursday, October 8. Officer Henry was thrilled and very grateful for the donation. 
CHICAGO HOPE'S ACADEMY vAN donation NEED MET
Thank you to Rob and Jennifer Fosness for their donation of a mini van to Chicago Hope Church as they partner with Chicago Hope Academy to minister to the students, their families and the community beyond the school. Your donation will help Chicago Hope Church to share God’s love and peace in a poor community where many people have lost hope. vehicle donation allows a father of seven to commute to a new job
On Saturday, August 1, Laurie Moher from Cincinnati, Ohio donated her 2004 Toyota Highlander to John and Jeni Cathcart of Reading, Ohio, who are the proud parents of seven children, ranging in ages from 6 to 24. The Cathcart family is God-fearing, full of faith, and willing to help others whenever possible. The Cathcarts often participate in, if not lead, youth group activities at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Reading, Ohio, and are active members in the Boy Scouts. Following a series of unfortunate layoffs in the teaching profession, the family has prayed for opportunities for Mr. Cathcart to find work. As God often does, he has answered their prayers in unexpected ways and showered them with blessings. Mr. Cathcart will return to work this autumn as a teacher in the Kentucky School System, and although the car he would have used to commute to his newly acquired job recently failed, the Cathcarts are now the grateful recipients of the car donated by Laurie. Laurie was moved to see that the donation of her vehicle was so appreciated and that it will be used by a family very much in need of such a gift. 
vehicle donation allows worship leader to continue his ministry
Thank you to Christine Rall from Davenport, Iowa for donating her 2008 Honda Civic to Jacob Davies from Plant City, Florida on February 19. Jacob is the Contemporary Worship leader at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo, Florida. Jacob’s truck, with over 300,000 miles on it, had recently stopped working and this donation allows him to continue his ministry. Truly an answer to prayer! 
FAMILY VEHICLE DONATION NEED MET
Rev. Keith Haney is working with a family in need of a vehicle and he brought one of the children in to pick up a donated van. The van was donated by Andy and Sue Kunz, members of St. John's Lutheran Church in La Grange, Illinois. Thank you Andy and Sue! Because of your generous donation this family’s need has been met! 
Vehicle Donation Helps Future Deaconess
Pastor Angel Morales from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Aurora, Illinois, contacted LCC for assistance in securing a vehicle for a woman who is helping with him in outreach ministry. She currently is in the Deaconess studies at Concordia University. LCC was able to provide a vehicle that was donated by James and Korey Wysocki, members of Mt. Olive in Rockford, Illinois. LCC thanks the Wysocki’s for their donation to help this faithful servant. 
Car Needed for Single Mom – Need Met
Vehicle need request from Pastor Steve Kass, Family in Faith Lutheran Church - Glendale Heights, Illinois has been met: On Saturday, January 20, Shaina picked up a car that had been donated to LCC. Pastor Kass and the staff at Family of Faith have been working with Shaina, a single mom with two young sons. This donation of a car allows her to get to and from work. It also gives her new freedom in looking for better work and enables her as a single mother to provide and care for her family. Thank you so much for your donation. 
Thank You John & Emil Blazina
Lutheran Church Charities extends a heartfelt thanks to John and Emil Blazina for their continued generosity. On Tuesday, September 26, LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner received another vehicle donation from John and Emil to help others in need. Thank you John and Emil for being a blessing to others! |
CHRIST THE KING THANKS DONORS FOR PROVIDING A VEHICLE FOR THEIR MINISTRY TO CONTINUE SERVING THE COMMUNITY
Thanks to the generosity of the Kipp Family of Naperville, Illinois, and member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Lisle, Illinois, the need for a vehicle for Christ the King Lutheran Church & School in Chicago, Illinois, has been met! Thanks to the donation, Christ the King will be able to continue their outreach work, picking up food and other supplies needed in their community. (9/8/2021) 
VAN DONATION ALLOWS SINGLE MOM TO CONTINUE WORKING
Working through Pastor Jason Pankau from Chicago Hope, LCC placed a donated van to meet the transportation need of a woman whom Chicago Hope is working with. Cindy is a single mom with two sons at home. She works full time and cares for her mom. Because she has not had a working vehicle, she has been taking an Uber to work daily, often having to pay as much as $60 per ride, then taking the bus home. Without the donation of the van, she was not sure how much longer she could continue at her job. Cindy has a deep faith and is tremendously thankful for the blessing of the van. LCC thanks the donor for their generosity. (5/12/2021) 
VEHICLE DONATION MEETS TRANSPORTATION NEEDS FOR A LUTHERAN SCHOOL TEACHER
LCC received a request from Good Samaritan Ministries, Palatine, Illinois, for a Lutheran school teacher who needed a reliable vehicle. LCC received the donation of a car from Doug and Nona Schipull, members of Zion Lutheran Church, Norridge. Both Doug and Nona are retired educators. Thank you, Doug and Nona, for extending the love of Christ and meeting the need of this teacher. 
young veteran's Vehicle Donation Need Met
Dean and Carol Ulrich, L.E.R.T. volunteers and members of Immanuel Belvidere in Illinois, donated their 2004 Kia Sparta to meet the need of a young veteran from St. Timothy Lutheran Church in Lombard, Illinois. Pastor Karim came with him to pick up the car at LCC’s Northbrook office. Thank you Dean and Carol for your generous donation that will provide much needed transportation for this young man in need! 
Salam Church Vehicle Donation Need Met
LCC received a request from Pastor Hicham Chehab of Salam Church in Lombard, Illinois, for a car to be used by Babr Rhomri, a new worker at Salam who is working with Pastor Chehab to plant churches. A reliable vehicle will allow Babr to work in the community. Because of the generous donation of a car by Eric Klawitter, this need has been met. 
Car Donation Helps Deaconess
Lutheran Church Charities was able to present Deaconess Lisa Molotla from Immanuel – Des Plaines, Illinois with a donated vehicle after her car was totaled in a car accident earlier this month. She thanks God and LCC for taking care of her needs in ways she never imagined. She sent a prayer of thanks to LCC, “God bless all of you for keeping me in your thoughts and prayers! I remember again how blessed and weak I truly am, and that the Father will take care of me. Bless everyone at LCC in this New Year and as they go to take care of those suffering, alone and scared. In Jesus name! Amen.” 
DOnations Presented to Penzol Family Children
On Sunday, August 6, LCC staff members Maggie Hansa and Dianna Bonfield delivered a check and car to Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in Antioch, Illinois as they continue to minister to the Penzol children after the death of their mother earlier this summer. LCC and Beautiful Savior thank the many generous donors for their continued support of this family. Stephanie and Shane are truly thankful and blessed by the generosity of others. To date, the financial support as well as recently receiving a donated car from LCC generous donors has shown them the love of Jesus in their darkest hours. Pictured: Andy Gruen, elder at Beautiful Savior receiving check and vehicle title from LCC staff member Dianna Bonfield, Diane Hanson is a close family friend and mentor for the children of Katherine Penzol, Pastor Menk the vacancy pastor, and LCC Staff member Maggie Hansa. Diane Hanson delivered car to Stephanie Penzol. Stephanie and her brother, Shane, will now have transportation vs. walking this winter to their jobs. 
Car Needed for Single Mom – NEED MET
Vehicle need request from Pastor Steve Kass, Family in Faith Lutheran Church – Glendale Heights, Illinois has been met: Friday morning, October 13, Sandi Helm, a volunteer staff member of Family in Faith Lutheran Church in Glendale Heights brought Shaina B to pick up a car that had been donated to Lutheran Church Charities from John & Emil Blazina. Your donation of the car will enable Shaina to get back and forth to work and enable her to drop her toddler and her 8 month old infant off at daycare or take them to the doctor when needed. The donation of the car will give her a new freedom, and enable her as a single mother to provide and care for her family. Thank you so much for your donation. 
A DONATED VAN ENABLES CHRISTINA
TO FULFILL THE NEEDS OF HER JOB In September 2019, Christina submitted a prayer request via Lutheran Church Charities’ (LCC) website which started with these words: “I am praying for a decent van or SUV to help me to be able to continue my employment.”
Christina had just returned to her job after a leave of absence due to a medical situation, and learned that she now needed a van or SUV to fulfill the needs of her job. Christina works for an agency in Northeast Ohio which serves individuals with disabilities and special needs. Some of her clients include a 74-year-old man who has been blind since he was born; an individual who suffers from seizures and needs to wear a protective helmet at all times; a wheel-chair bound woman, and an individual re-learning how to walk using two-arm crutches. Christina needed a vehicle that could easily carry all the special equipment and comfortably transport her clients. The car she had was not large enough, and to purchase a new vehicle was not financially feasible. After receiving the prayer request, we called Christina and prayed with her, asking the Lord to meet her needs and provide a vehicle for her. No surprise however, the Lord had already set into motion an answer to her prayer! Reverend Tim Frick and his wife Sandi donated their 2002 Dodge Caravan Sport Van to LCC. When the details of Christina’s situation and her prayer request were recorded and reported, the pieces of this divine puzzle began to fall into place. 
That’s not all! The Lord opened another door to help us deliver the van to Christina since she wasn’t able to travel to Illinois to pick it up. LCC staff member Dan Fulkerson was able to get the van as far as Portage, Indiana, and Christina and her husband traveled that distance to pick it up. On Saturday, October 12, Christina and her husband were back home in Ohio with their newly acquired gift from God. Humbled by His goodness and thankful to Him, to Lutheran Church Charities, and to Reverend and Mrs. Frick, Christina shared her heartfelt gratitude to all. 
Donated Van
Pastor Richard Heinz from St. John Lutheran Church in Chicago, Illinois donated a van through LCC for use at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Palatine, Illinois. Pictured with Pastor Heinz is Pastor Warren Schilf from Immanuel. 
Refugee Mother from the Republic of Congo – Vehicle Recipient
On February 10, 2017, through a generous vehicle donation, LCC was able to provide Jedah with a much needed car to help her maintain consistent employment and provide for her two children. Pictured are Lee Straumann, Chicagoland Region Thrivent Financial Representative and Jedah. 
LCC Helps Mom With Newborn From Naplate, Illinois Get A New Car
In March 2017, LCC shared a story about a family from Naplate, Illinois who took shelter in their basement as a tornado passed through their community three hours after arriving home with their newborn daughter. Not only was their home damaged by the storm, but their recently purchased used car sustained so much damage that it was declared hazardous and unusable. With donations received, LCC helped Paige purchase a “new” car. She now has the transportation needed to be able to take her daughter to medical appointments and is very grateful for the generosity of LCC donors. Since that tragic day, Paige has returned to church and the baby will be baptized at Zion Lutheran in Ottawa, Illinois in May. |