The following is a list of recipients, type of fund raiser and dollar amounts provided through Thrivent Care Abounds in Communities to date in 2008:- Financial assistance for family searching for missing family member - Free will offering Luncheon = $1,000
- Faithful Quilters - Provide lap quilts for various childrens services = $500
- Financial assistance for electrical repairs on old wiring in members home - Free will offering Dinner = $500
- Grace Youth Ministry - Chili Cook Off & Dessert Auction = $1,000
- US Military Collection (Soldiers in Iraq & Afghanistan) - Shepherd of the Hills Pre-school = $250
- St. Elizabeth Helping Hands - Grace Pre-school collecting funds and baby items = $250
- Bliss House - Blossoms and Butterflies annual dinner and auction = $1,000
- Relay For Life - Pancake Breakfast = $250
- Eric Hall Memorial Fund - Motorcycle Run = $500
- Financial assistance for family medical expenses - Ice Cream Social = $1,000
- Deputy Fire Department (Austin, IN, proceeds used to purchase self contained life support systems) - Fish Fry & Halloween Festival = $1,000
- Christmas Stocking Stuffer Project - Provide stocking stuffer items given to children of incarcerated parents = $500