300
health and human services organizations
$23 billion
faith-based voice on Capitol Hill
26 years
making an impact as a national network
6 million
people empowered across 1,400 communities
NEWS & INSIGHTS
Lutheran Services in America Welcomes Three New Members to its Board of Directors to Support Growth and Innovation
Paula Phillippe, a leading executive and board strategist, Elizabeth Sullivan, an experienced leader in philanthropy, and David Trost, the president and CEO of St. John’s United, join the Lutheran Services in America board.
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Toolkit Centers Racial Equity in Sustaining Family Stability
Lutheran Services in America partnered with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago to scale the best practices we have developed to drive sustainable, innovative solutions in the Results Innovation Lab and advance equitable outcomes for youth and their families.
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Lutheran Services in America Welcomes Sue Pechilio Polis as Vice President of Public Relations & Government Affairs
Polis will oversee initiatives that expand partner engagement and strengthen the voice of the Lutheran Services in America network.
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Lutheran Services in America Calls on CMS to Reconsider Minimum Staffing Mandate and Work Toward Meaningful Solutions
Amidst workforce shortages that are hampering access to care, Lutheran Services in America recently submitted comments urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to reconsider its proposed rule for minimum staffing requirements at skilled nursing facilities. Lutheran Services in America President and CEO Alesia Frerichs issued a statement after submitting the comments.
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Results Network: A Journey to Transform Communities by Cultivating Caring Communities
Participating organizations access expertise from network members and national thought leaders, develop new approaches to achieve results and engage partners, and identify barriers to improving equitable outcomes for children, youth, and families.
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Events
SPECIAL EVENTS 2024 Lutheran Financial Managers Association Conference
The LFMA conference is your opportunity to network with your peers and learn from experts on how to respond effectively to our current environment.
April 17, 2024 - April 19, 2024
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Addressing Mental Health Challenges: Scaling Up through Partnerships and Resources
Discover innovative approaches to partnerships and learn about funding resources, technical assistance, and capacity-building opportunities.
April 22, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
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PROGRAM COLLABORATIVES & MEETINGS Health & Housing Solutions Summit: Shaping the Future to Accelerate Action
Lutheran Services in America will hold its inaugural Health & Housing Solutions Summit May 7–8 in Washington, D.C.
May 7, 2024 - May 8, 2024
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Advancing Equity: Applying Healing-centered Engagement to your Leadership Practice
Join our four-part virtual workshop, where we will collectively navigate the four pivots of healing-centered engagement.
July 24, 2024
1:00–3:30 p.m. ET
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Changing the “Terrible Truth” in Child Welfare
Lutheran Services in America president & CEO Alesia Frerichs joins Héctor Colón, the president & CEO of Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, on his podcast “In the Ring” to discuss the critical role of faith-based nonprofits in reshaping the child welfare system and how to change the “terrible truth” about the factors behind the disproportionate outcomes we see today.
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Media Spotlight: Rural Aging Action Network
A recently published article by the Commonwealth Fund features the Lutheran Services in America Rural Aging Action Network and the innovative approaches that are needed to address the healthcare challenges facing older adults in rural communities across the country.
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Harvard Case Study Highlights our Role in Changing Outcomes for Children and Families
In a new case study, Dr. Antonio Oftelie of Harvard University features our efforts to close disparities for children, youth and families and change outcomes in the child welfare system. The study highlights our role as a national nonprofit that has moved beyond a traditional membership model into a catalyst for network-wide change that addresses critical needs in our communities.
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Mill Neck Boosts Vaccination Education in New York
Through our network's partnership with the National Council on Aging, Mill Neck is helping New Yorkers become more aware of the importance of being vaccinated and how it keeps them protected through recently produced PSAs.
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Spreads Holiday Warmth with Blanket Drive for Older Adults
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is bringing early Christmas cheer to seniors, delivering blankets directly to their homes.
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New Headquarters Marks “New Beginning” for Lutheran Family Services
The new headquarters allows Lutheran Family Services to continue its mission of bringing safety, hope and wellbeing to the people it serves.
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LCS Northwest Supports Afghan Family’s Search for New Home
Many refugees who seek asylum in the United States end up living on the streets while seeking a home. Lutheran Community Services Northwest steps in to fill the gap to help refugees like Hamid Stanikzai rebuild their lives.
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