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UPDATE 2022: For questions, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry @ jjohnson-momanyi@lwr.org.

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Please note: Saturday drop-off ONLY for Springdale.

Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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For questions, please contact CJ & Sharon Cross.

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Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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For questions, please contact CJ & Sharon Cross.

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Saint Andrew's Lutheran Church will host an Ingathering on Friday, Sept. 10, 2021 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.) and Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021 (10 a.m. - 1 p.m.)

Location: 914 West Blvd. South, Columbia, Missouri 65203

Please bring paper listing the number of items (e.g., 26 quilts, 48 school kits, etc.), plus the name and address of your church and name of contact person. 

Questions: Karon Speckman, @email. Home phone: 573-449-6649; cell 573-424-6402.

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For questions, please contact CJ & Sharon.

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Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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Update 2021:  Kindly visit another NE location.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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UPDATE 2022: The yearly DALLAS Ingathering takes place on the 2nd Saturday in November. 

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The Nebraska Synod holds an annual Ingathering each fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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We are looking for a Coordinator for this area. Could it be You?

Please email Janel Johnson-Momanyi, Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager at: jjohnson-momanyi@lwr.org or call 800.597.5972 to express your interest.

For quilt & kit donations, please contact Janel  or give directly to the Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund at:

Lutheran World Relief

PO Box 17061

Baltimore, MD 21297-1061

Thank you so much for your partnership!

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Robyn with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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** NEW LOCATION ***

Windsor Heights Lutheran Church 1240 66th St. Des Moines, IA 50324

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There will be volunteers to help load boxes onto the trailer Mon, Tues & Wed. Boxes can be dropped off by appointment on Thursday and Friday by calling the church office: 402.371.1985

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Robyn with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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UPDATE 2022:  There will not be a collection at this site this year. Please call: 800.597.5972 to find the nearest location.

Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Marion serves as a collection site as part of the annual fall Ingathering in the St. Louis, Missouri/Southern Illinois area. To assist with the costs of the local collection, as well as processing and shipping the Quilts and Kits internationally, Lutheran World Relief requests that congregations also support the LWR Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund. This will ensure that LWR has funds to also operate programs that help people grow food, improve health, and build livelihoods. To learn more about the Quilt & Kit Shipping Fund, click the link below.

www.lwr.org/donate/shippingfund

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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THANK YOU so much for all you do!

This location has a Spring and Fall Ingathering. There is also a new Des Moines location.

*Please bring $25 to cover the cost of the truck.

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If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Robyn with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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The LWR Ingathering Pick-up for NW Iowa is located in the Southpark Mall parking lot near McDonalds. Organizers are asking for a $25 donation to help with trucking charges, which can be mailed to Sandy Langner at 2850 310th Ave, Dickens, IA 51333.

Please call ahead of time if you haven't brought donations to this Ingathering before.

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Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

Thank you so much for all you do!

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UPDATE 2021: This location will not be an Ingathering site this year.

Please contact Robyn Camp for the nearest location.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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UPDATE 2021: This location will not be an Ingathering site this year.

Please take items to: St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church Bloomington, IL  October 30th (9am - 2pm).

If you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Robyn with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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Thank you so much for all you do!

Your LWR  family

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This Ingathering takes place each Spring and Fall. 

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UPDATE 2021

We would love to hear from you!

If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

Thank you so much for all you do!

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UPDATE 2020: This location will not be an Ingatehring site this year.

Please take items to: Immanuel Lutheran Church (Flatville) 2498 County Road 2100 East, Thomasboro, IL   on October 30 & October 31.

f you are participating in this Ingathering for the first time, please contact Karon with an estimate of your donations to help ensure that we have adequate space on the truck.

Click on the link below to download the current inventory sheet.

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UPDATE 2021

The trailer will be in the church parking lot.

THANK YOU so much for all you do!!

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Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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**Please call Jolyn at the church office to confirm days/times and only drop off items during the specified hours when a truck is in place.

**Mark all boxes LWR in large block letters and the contents

**For additional information, please click on Download Details and reference the attached "Fact Sheet"

**Please click on Download Details and be sure to print and complete two copies of the attached "Inventory Sheet"

~ one for your records and one to bring when you drop off your boxes of quilts & kits at the Ingathering ~

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Due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, this location will not be receiving donations during the Fall 2021 Ingathering season. Please call the Church of the Brethren warehouse in Elgin, IL, to arrange to drop off your quilts and kits at your convenience.

Boxed Items may be taken to the Church of the Brethren Warehouse. Please be sure to clearly label your boxes with LWR.

1451 Dundee Ave., (Route 25), Elgin, IL

Call 847-742-5100 to make an appointment.

Hours are generally 8:30-3:00, weekdays only.

Boxes can then be dropped off at the truck door in the parking lot.

Ring the bell on the left.

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**For additional information, please click on Download Details and reference the attached "Fact Sheet"

**Please click on Download Details and be sure to print and complete two copies of the attached "Inventory Sheet"

~ one for your records and one to bring when you drop off your boxes of quilts & kits at the Ingathering ~

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The church will not be open.

The trucks will be in the large church parking lot across Birch Street from the church.

Any questions, please call Jim Balow: 608.788.8408

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Due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, this location will not be receiving donations during the Fall 2021 Ingathering season. Please call the Church of the Brethren warehouse in Elgin, IL, to arrange to drop off your quilts and kits at your convenience.

Boxed Items may be taken to the Church of the Brethren Warehouse. Please be sure to clearly label your boxes with LWR.

1451 Dundee Ave., (Route 25), Elgin, IL

Call 847-742-5100 to make an appointment.

Hours are generally 8:30-3:00, weekdays only.

Boxes can then be dropped off at the truck door in the parking lot.

Ring the bell on the left.

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The Church of the Brethren General Offices serve as a year-round drop-off point for quilts and kits. They have a space to collect the items and once the space is full, the items are trucked to the Maryland warehouse.

Please call ahead to check on drop-off hours.  Staff members are working from home, so please expect to leave a message and your call will be returned.

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2022 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

Please allow extra time when dropping off your donations-we will be following current Covid-19 CDC guidelines and taking one car at a time.  If possible please bring someone who can unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please order the updated issue of the 2022-23 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide from www.lrw.org

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The Urban Servant Corps office in Denver serves as a year-round drop-off point for quilts and kits. They have a large room to collect the items and once the room is full, the items are trucked to the S. St. Paul warehouse.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Please call ahead to check on drop-off days and hours. Plan to bring someone along who can help transfer your items from your vehicle to the storage area.

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If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. Please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

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The Nebraska synod hosts an Ingathering annually in the fall.

Packing Notes: 40-lb. limit per box. Please use strong cartons secured with packing tape. Label the contents in large, block letters and indicate Lutheran World Relief and the name and address of your church on each box.

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*** IMPORTANT UPDATE ***

The yearly MARION/SEGUIN Ingathering takes place the first week in November.

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Due to the ongoing challenges of COVID-19, this location will not be receiving donations during the Fall 2021 Ingathering season. Please call the Church of the Brethren warehouse in Elgin, IL, to arrange to drop off your quilts and kits at your convenience.

Boxed Items may be taken to the Church of the Brethren Warehouse. Please be sure to clearly label your boxes with LWR.

1451 Dundee Ave., (Route 25), Elgin, IL

Call 847-742-5100 to make an appointment.

Hours are generally 8:30-3:00, weekdays only.

Boxes can then be dropped off at the truck door in the parking lot.

Ring the bell on the left.

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Early drop-off available Oct. 12-14 by appointment. Call 317-881-4477, Monday - Wednesday between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to make arrangements.
 

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The Christ Lutheran Church drop-off site is located opposite Valparaiso High School.
 

- Please stay in your vehicle while it is being unloaded.
- Please have Ingathering Form filled out and hand it to a volunteer while your vehicle is being unloaded.
- Bathroom facilities will be available and pre-packaged refreshments will be offered.
- All our volunteers will be wearing masks.
- Per LWR guidelines, NO SOAP will be collected.
 

Attached is the Ingathering Form; please fill out and bring with your donations on October 30, 2021.
 

One of LWR’s core values states that “Faith is Active in Love”. The faith you put into action helps LWR extend the love of Christ to people in need around the world.
 

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The warehouse accepts items year-round. If you're planning to personally deliver your donations, call the warehouse ahead of time for driving directions and to verify hours of operation.

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2022 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

*** This location will accept donations dropped off from August 22-25 by appointment only.  Please call ahead so someone can meet you at the church.  Truck will be loaded very early on the 26th with boxes received from August 22-25.  Please allow extra time when dropping off your donations-we will be following current Covid-19 CDC guidelines.  If possible please bring someone who can unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please pick up the updated 2022-23 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at the Ingathering or order some from www.lwr.org

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*UPDATE 2021*

Please call Marilyn Olson to reserve a spot: 262.547.7818

There is limited capacity - a 24ft. delivery van. Thank you

If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry or a question about the Ingathering in general, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

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Update 2022: Racine continues to serve for former Milwaukee and Sturtevant sites

There is a lot of space at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church and we are grateful for their continued partnership. Loading time is 8am - 12pm. Please following the directions of the on-site volunteers.

Thank you so much for all you do!

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UPDATE September 30, 2021Due to unforeseen circumstances the Milwaukee railroad location is changing.

The OCTOBER 9th location is at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church in Racine, WI. Address: 1700 South Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53406

There is a lot of space at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church, so we are grateful to them. Loading will take place from 8am - 12pm.  *There will be a truck in Waukesha from 7:30am - 9am but that parking MUST be clear by 9am.

THANK YOU so much for all you do!

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UPDATE September 30, 2021 Due to unforeseen circumstances the Sturtevant railroad drop off location is changing to Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church  in RACINE, WI. The address is: 1700 South Green Bay Road Racine, WI 53406.

There is a lot of space at Mt. Pleasant Lutheran Church and we are grateful for their partnership. Loading time is 8am - 12pm. Please following the directions of the on site volunteers.

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Enter the church parking lot from Churchill Street

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Please contact the site coordinator for your collection point with any questions. If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry or a question about the Ingathering in general, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

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*no Saturday drop-off*

NOTE: only Friday drop-off at Chattanooga location

Please click on the link below to download the full CARE-VAN schedule.

YRC Freight trucks will pick up the items congregations have donated and collected for CARE-VAN. They will take the items to the Lutheran World Relief warehouse in New Windsor, Maryland. The warehouse prepares the items for their final destination. Destinations may be refugee camps, hospitals, orphanages, villages, and sites of natural disasters.

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THANK YOU so much for all you do!

Please contact the site coordinator for your collection point with any questions. If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

If you or someone you know is interested in serving in the role of Key Leader, we would also love to hear from you. 

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If you have questions specific to LWR or the Quilt & Kit Ministry or a question about the Ingathering in general, please contact Janel Johnson-Momanyi, LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry Manager.

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UPDATE 2021

Please contact Verlyn the week of September 21st via TEXT or CALL with the approximate volume of Quilts and Kits: 715.551.0546  

Corner of S. 3rd  Ave and Bopf St. (1 block south of Thomas St.) Kolbe Trailer Parking, 143 W Thomas St (just before the railroad tracks)

THANK YOU so much for all you do! 

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We will once again be taking items for Lutheran World Relief Kits at St John. We will ask that you stay in your car and have items ready to be pulled from the back or trunk of your vehicle. The parking lot is located behind the church and school. It is easily accessible from Jefferson Boulevard.

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• Deni Kuchler,Site CoordinatorPhone: 920.358.0554
  Email: @email
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• Janel Johnson-Momanyi,LWR Quilt & Kit Ministry ManagerPhone: 410.230.6701
  Email: @email

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UPDATE 2021:

Due to COVID-19 safety protocols, please adhere to social distancing or masking when social distancing is not possible

Please contact Deni Kuchler at dkuchler@felc.com or 920.358.0554 with questions.

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Make sure all boxes are securely sealed and labeled as instructed on the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  Boxes MUST not weigh more than 40 lbs.  The 2022 Church Reporting Form needs to be filled out and given to the person checking you in at the Ingathering.  Please see attachment for the 2022 Church Reporting Form.  This form can be accessed and printed by clicking on the orange "Download Details" button.

Please allow extra time when dropping off your donations-we will be following current Covid-19 CDC guidelines and taking one car at a time.  If possible please bring someone who can unload your boxes from your vehicle.

Please pick up an updated issue of the 2022-23 Quilt & Kit Ministry Guide at the Ingathering or order some online at www.lwr.org

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Thanks so much for all you do!

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