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- It is estimated that more than 5,000 children and adults die each day from diseases that could be prevented by vaccination. A child at Augusta Victoria Hospital in Jerusalem is supported by gifts to the ELCA.
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- Little chicks make a difference! Chicks lay eggs which make nutritious, protein-rich meals for families who are hungry. Extra eggs allow a family to start a small business by selling them for additional income.
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- A disaster, war or conflict can force a family away from their home. A survival kit – with a tarp or tent, water jug, clothes, cooking and hygiene supplies – helps a family get through the crisis.
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- A pig in the pen is like money in the bank. A tiny piglet can grow to weigh more than 200 pounds and can be sold at market for much-needed cash.
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- The ELCA International Leaders program “opens the door to someone’s future. It is like walking with one person to impact a whole community,” says Christine Mangale, a scholarship recipient from Kenya.
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- A rake, shovel and other tools, along with comprehensive agricultural training, help people improve their farming methods, increase production and harvest crops to nourish their families.
The ELCA is a church that is freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. This holiday season, consider ELCA Good Gifts – a creative, meaningful way to support the ministries of the ELCA that mean the most to you and your loved ones. Select from more than 50 gift-giving options today!
