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$23 billion

faith-based voice on Capitol Hill

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26 years

making an impact as a national network

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6 million

people empowered across 1,400 communities

NEWS & INSIGHTS

This Is What Happens . . . When We Come Together

With the support of our members, partners and friends, we catalyze innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges confronting people and communities—and that crucial support continues to grow. Discover the ongoing impact of our work and find out how we’re making a difference together in our 2022 annual report.

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President and Congress Agree to Deal Suspending the Debt Limit, Making Other Federal Spending Changes

President Biden signed the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, legislation that suspends the debt limit until January 1, 2025. The bill includes several key elements of interest to our network. Notably, the deal does not include a provision that had been discussed to increase administrative barriers to Medicaid participation via increased work requirements and reporting.

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Your Voice Charts our Future

United in our shared purpose and faith tradition of social ministry, our strategy work explores how we continue to evolve to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities.

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Building Caring Communities in Affordable Housing

Connect-Home empowers staff in affordable housing, focusing on getting the right people where they are needed and creating a community of care.

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Lutheran Services in America Joins National Initiative to Support Local Vaccination Outreach Activities

Through our partnership with USAging, funding is still available to support outreach to older adults and people with disabilities about vaccines for COVID-19, influenza, pneumococcal disease and shingles. We encourage Lutheran social ministries to submit applications quickly.

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Events

STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES

Swap Shop: Innovative Strategies Across the Network to Address Social Determinants of Health

Join us for a webinar on advancing health equity featuring the Lutheran Services in America-led Enhanced Care Management Group.

June 13, 2023

3:00 p.m. ET

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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES

Voucher Power: Creative Ways to Maximize Your Assisted Living Occupancy

Learn how your organization can work with your local public housing authority to secure rental assistance vouchers for assisted living.

June 20, 2023

1:00 p.m. ET

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STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES

Structuring Competitive Executive Compensation for Lutheran Services in America Leaders

Join Portico Benefit Services and CapinCrouse to learn how your organization can maximize its compensation and retirement packages for long-term success.

June 28, 2023

1:00 p.m. ET

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DISABILITY NETWORK CONVENINGS

LSA-DN Summer Meeting 2023

Join us in Roanoke, Virginia, for the LSA-DN Summer Meeting.

August 10, 2023 - August 11, 2023

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SPECIAL EVENTS

2023 Lutheran Information Technology Network Fall Conference

LITN will host its 2023 fall conference September 24–26 in Pray, Montana.

September 24, 2023 - September 26, 2023

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CEO SUMMIT

CEO Summit 2024

Join us once again in Phoenix for the Lutheran Services in America CEO Summit.

January 29, 2024 - January 31, 2024

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DISABILITY NETWORK CONVENINGS

LSA-DN Winter Meeting 2024

Join us to innovate, collaborate and strategize with your peer organizations about the important work you do to empower people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead their best lives.

January 31, 2024 - February 2, 2024

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FEATURES & STORIES OF IMPACT

NETWORK MAP

300 health and human services organizations in 1,400 communities

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MEMBER NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS

LSS Illinois Makes Top 500 Best Employers List

Forbes recognized Lutheran Social Services of Illinois as one of the best healthcare employers on its list of the top 500 midsize employers in America. The lists include healthcare employers across several categories, including healthcare and social, drugs and biotechnology, healthcare equipment and services, and insurance.

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Lutheran Services Carolinas Expands New Americans Program

Lutheran Services Carolinas opened another office in Myrtle Beach to support refugees in their resettlement efforts in South Carolina. Lutheran Services Carolinas’s New Americans Program offers housing, healthcare and other important services. “There is nothing more American than supporting those who come here,” said Matt Hembree.

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Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health Merge to Create Advocate Health

Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced that they have combined to form Advocate Health, a new organization that provides services to 6 million patients across six states. The newly formed organization aims to improve safety and outcomes, advance health equity and accelerate medical breakthroughs.

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Get timely updates on what’s going on with Lutheran Services in America and our nationwide network of member organizations.

“Serving on the Board of Lutheran Services in America is a calling for me. They are on the forefront of innovation, with nationwide impact that will help lift up children, families and communities. We’re hoping you can join us on this journey. We need you. Will you join me?”

Dr. Antonio Oftelie

Executive Director
Leadership for a Networked World
Harvard University