We are in a time when change, challenge, and opportunity are all converging across our network. The unique strength of Lutheran Services in America comes from aligning around purpose, partnership, and shared action. As we look ahead, we are putting this mission into action by growing leadership, catalyzing collaboration and innovation, and amplifying a united faith-based voice that shares solutions.
Catalyzing Collaboration and Innovation
Together, we are responding to this moment in meaningful ways. As we celebrate ten years of the Results Innovation Lab, we’re leaning into innovation, partnership, and new ways of working to meet today’s challenges and tomorrow’s needs.
Our Health Through Housing work continues to help members grow their mission by accessing capital, building partnerships, and expanding housing with services at a time when too many people still don’t have a place to call home. In February, we announced an innovative partnership with California Lutheran Homes to provide flexible funding for early-stage development projects. At the same time, new collaborations with SCAN, the RRF Foundation for Aging, and others are helping elevate and deepen our rural aging work.
Growing Leadership Across the Network
We recently hosted our first Leadership and Growth Forum, bringing members together to explore the role of private equity in social service organizations. Peer networks like the Lutheran Information Technology Network (LITN), Lutheran Financial Managers Association (LFMA), and the Mission Leaders community amplify this work, offering trusted spaces for learning, collaboration, and innovation throughout the year. Our monthly “Capitol Conversations” also provide timely insights on federal and state policy.
Amplifying Our Voice, Sharing Solutions
Together, we are advancing practice-informed policy through our ongoing Here We Stand campaign and our broader policy priorities.
Partnering for Impact in a Shifting Medicaid Landscape
Through a two-year partnership with The George Washington University and Health Management Associates, we have surfaced innovations from across our network and translated those insights into a practical guide to help strengthen partnerships and navigate a rapidly changing Medicaid landscape. We will share the guide and key insights from this work during a webinar on March 26.
This network exists for moments like this, to align our leadership, strengthen how we act together, and help shape what comes next.
Alesia Frerichs is the President & CEO of Lutheran Services in America.