Lutheran World Relief (LWR) was founded in 1945, in the wake of World War II, with the intention of sending food, quilts, blankets, and clothes to European families struggling to face the devastation of the war. The founders didn’t even plan for LWR to continue its work for more than a few years. But, just like Luther, LWR went global. They now operate in over 20 countries around the world, and the kinds of work they do has expanded and changed. In addition to providing emergency relief in the wake of natural disasters, LWR also works to lift farming families out of poverty and to become resilient in challenging climates. Like Luther’s movement, LWR quickly grew and continues to have an international impact.

Today, all over the Nebraska Synod, Lutherans from across the state reach out to those in need through Lutheran World Relief’s Quilt & Kit Ministry. Congregations, students, and groups of all types create and/or gather quilts and kits for LWR making a lasting difference in the lives of our neighbors around the world. Your gifts of love reach out to people all over the world. You provided opportunities for education for children from Honduras to Zimbabwe to Syria. You gave hope to refugees in Mauritania, Bosnia, and Iraq. You help bring comfort to displaced families in Haiti and Dominica.

Thank you for making and collecting Quilts & Kits for LWR’s Ingathering 2025!