300
health and human services organizations
$26 billion
faith-based voice on Capitol Hill
28 years
making an impact as a national network
6 million
people empowered across 1,400 communities
NEWS & INSIGHTS
Rural Voices Shaping Transformation (and Better Policy) for Older Adults
A new report, developed with The SCAN Foundation and Public Policy Lab, translates the experiences of rural older adults into a clear roadmap for informing policy recommendations, including ensuring stable Medicaid access, expanding home- and community-based services, and strengthening benefits navigation and supportive services.
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GOP Push for Second Budget Reconciliation Accelerates Amid DHS Shutdown
There is growing alignment amongst GOP leaders on using reconciliation to fund immigration enforcement. Fiscal conservatives are pressing for spending reductions to pay for it, and Medicaid has again become central to those discussions.
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The Dragonfly’s Journey: Reflections from the 2026 Disability Network Winter Meeting
Leaders from the Disability Network gathered to reflect, connect, and plan for the challenges and opportunities ahead amidst a changing landscape for providers of home- and community-based services and long-term supports.
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2026: Catalyzing Innovation and Collaboration, and Driving Impact
Find highlights on how we are moving forward to position and advance our network of Lutheran social ministries to catalyze collaboration and innovation.
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Lutheran Services in America Announces 2026 Leadership Award Winners
Lutheran Services in America announced the recipients of its 2026 Leadership Awards to recognize members for their exceptional work and leadership and for exemplifying our core values.
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Events
CAPITOL CONVERSATIONS SERIES Capitol Conversations: May 2026
Join us as we continue our discussion on the evolving Medicaid landscape.
May 21, 2026
1:00 p.m. ET
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SPECIAL EVENTS 2026 Lutheran Information Technology Network Fall Conference
Join LITN for its 2026 conference in St. Paul, Minnesota.
September 20, 2026 - September 22, 2026
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SPECIAL EVENTS 2026 Lutheran Financial Managers Association Annual Conference
Join us at RSM's Nashville office for the LFMA Annual Conference.
October 13, 2026 - October 15, 2026
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THE SUMMIT The Summit 2027
Join us Feb. 7–10, 2027, for our next Summit at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort.
February 7, 2027 - February 10, 2027
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DISABILITY NETWORK CONVENINGS Disability Network Winter Meeting 2027
Join us Feb. 11–12, 2027, for the Disability Network Winter Meeting at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort.
February 11, 2027 - February 12, 2027
LEARN MOREFEATURES & STORIES OF IMPACT
Rural Voices Shaping Transformation
Find out how centering lived experience informed critical policy recommendations to ensure access to care for older adults in rural communities.
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Partnering for Impact
View key strategies that guide social service organizations and community-based organizations from service providers to strategic partners with state Medicaid agencies and managed care organizations.
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FSI Community Building and Mobilization Framework
Partnering with Chapin Hall at the University of Chicago, we developed a new framework to provide a roadmap for operationalizing key principles that address the root causes of family instability and build on families’ strengths.
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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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