Watch the bread grow in our basket; one loaf for every thousand dollars!
Rev. Dan Rift, Director of ELCA World Hunger, has written a note of gratitude for our support of the ELCA World Hunger Campaign in 2011. $28,391! Thanks be to God! Our goal for 2011 was $27,000 (or 27 loaves representing $1,000 each).
In his letter he notes the following amazing fact: In the church’s fiscal year 2011 (February 1, 2011 through January 31, 2012), the work of ELCA World Hunger received $19,094,516 in gifts and income. That’s about $1.3 million more than was given in fiscal year 2010.
Rev. Rift writes, “It’s wonderful to see what the people of this church can do in a united effort — and your participation has been essential to this amazing outpouring of faithful generosity. Thank you for your dedication and personal commitment to this great ministry.”
The bread-o-meter on our bread basket hovers between $5,000 and $6,000. We have a long way to go to reach our goal of $28,000 for 2012. Keep up the good work!
Together, in Christ’s name, we experience the transforming power of connection. As individuals, congregations, and synods, our humble offerings and actions are gathered, blessed, and multiplied. Together, we are ELCA World Hunger.
ELCA World Hunger responds to hunger and poverty in the United States and around the world by addressing root causes. Through a comprehensive program of relief, development, education, and advocacy, people are connected to the resources they need to lift themselves out of poverty. Between 70-75 percent of ELCA World Hunger funds are spent internationally, and 20-25 percent are spent domestically.
