300
health and human services organizations
$26 billion
faith-based voice on Capitol Hill
27 years
making an impact as a national network
6 million
people empowered across 1,400 communities
NEWS & INSIGHTS
Leadership Rooted in Lived Experience
Last spring, Lutheran Services in America launched the Lived Voices Fellowship, a group of leaders from across the network who have experience in navigating public systems. The fellowship offers leaders an opportunity to make meaning of their own unique experiences, forge new connections, and hone skills that empower them to effect meaningful change to policies and systems in their communities. This month, the fellows gathered in Washington, D.C., for three days of immersive exploration and fellowship.
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Election Watch: What’s at Stake in November that may Impact Health Legislation?
There is more at stake in the November elections than you may realize. We are watching for changes in key Senate and House committees with jurisdiction over healthcare issues, including the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee (HELP) and the House Energy & Commerce Committee. Learn more about what to watch during the November elections.
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The Fight Continues on CMS’s Skilled Nursing Facilities Minimum Staffing Rule
In April, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the minimum staffing mandate for skilled nursing facilities. So, what’s next? Our commitment is to strenuously pursue all financial and programmatic remedies to alleviate the burdens associated with the implementation of this final rule.
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Consumer Technology Association Foundation Supports Lutheran Services in America Robotics Program to Combat Social Isolation
Lutheran Services in America and the Consumer Technology Association Foundation are partnering for the fifth straight year to combat social isolation amongst older adults at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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Housing Solutions Summit Brings Together over 60 Leaders
At our Health and Housing Solutions Summit, Lutheran Services in America united 60 leaders to foster dialogue on the housing crisis, examine our collective Lutheran response, and share solutions. Participants left energized, with plans to advance flexible funding, scale practices, and amplify our faith-based voice.
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CMS Final Medicaid Access Rule — Action Moves to States
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized its Medicaid Access Rule, which will impact the direct care workforce, access to home- and community-based services (HCBS), safety protections and quality measures.
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Lutheran Services in America Deepens Commitment to Family Stabilization with $3.5 Million Investment to Expand Supports and Services
The investment expands the work of the organization’s Family Stabilization Initiative (FSI), a key component of the Results Innovation Lab (RIL), and aims to engage 700 families in crisis to address long-standing racial disparities in child welfare.
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Events
SPECIAL EVENTS Building a Workforce for the Future: Trends and Practice Shaping Policy
Join us for an interactive session with speakers from Congress, coalition partners, and your network peers who will examine workforce trends and practice, including challenges, with a focus on implications for existing and future policy efforts.
September 11, 2024
1:00 p.m. ET
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SPECIAL EVENTS 2024 Lutheran Information Technology Conference
Join LITN for its 2024 conference in Chicago.
September 15, 2024 - September 17, 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.
September 18, 2024
1:00–3:30 p.m. ET
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES The Societal Implications of Responsible and Beneficial AI
Join us for a two-part webinar where we will outline the critical role of AI in shaping the future of nonprofit fundraising and societal well-being.
September 24, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Fundraising Strategies for the Future Using AI
In part 2 of our two-part series on artificial intelligence and fundraising, we take a deep dive into the ongoing journey of AI integration within organizations, particularly focusing on its implications and opportunities in the fundraising sector.
October 9, 2024
2:00 p.m. ET
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LEADINGAGE ANNUAL MEETING Member Reception at the 2024 LeadingAge Annual Meeting
If you are attending the LeadingAge Annual Meeting, join us for our special member reception to connect with other leaders from across the Lutheran Services in America network.
October 27, 2024
6:00–8:00 p.m.
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Navigating the Future of Nonprofit Work: Insights from LinkedIn’s Latest Data
Join us for an insightful webinar into workforce trends in the nonprofit sector, as revealed by LinkedIn’s extensive data.
November 5, 2024
1:00–2:00 p.m. ET
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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES Planned Giving on a Shoestring Budget with a Shoestring Staff
Join this workshop led by fundraising expert Bryan Clontz, founder and president of Charitable Solutions, one of the go-to leaders in continuing education.
November 6, 2024
1:00–3:30 p.m. ET
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Mentorship and Career Growth in Nonprofits with Alesia Frerichs
Alesia Frerichs sits down with On Board with Transparent Leadership host Kendra Davenport to discuss the vital role of mentorship, the rewards and challenges of working the nonprofit sector, and the value of strong women leaders.
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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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What Happens When We Come Together
Through our collective efforts, we continue to strengthen our shared future by growing leadership, catalyzing innovation and amplifying our united, faith-based voice. Discover inspiring stories of what we can achieve when we come together to work hand in hand in our 2023 annual report.
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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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