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Sankofa
June 18, 2024
In celebration of Juneteenth, Alesia Frerichs shares a powerful message that draws on the West African proverb Sankofa, urging us to learn from the past to forge a stronger future. As we honor this important day, we also reaffirm our commitment to ending systemic racism and promoting racial equity through intentional allyship and transformational relationships.
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CMS Final Medicaid Access Rule — Action Moves to States
May 29, 2024
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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Housing Solutions Summit Brings Together over 60 Leaders
May 29, 2024
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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Day on the Hill: Lutheran Services in America Disability Network
May 28, 2024
The Lutheran Services in America Disability Network gathered in Washington, D.C., where they met with key lawmakers and advocated for congressional support for SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act.
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Lutheran Services in America Raises the Profile of Key Housing and Services Priorities
May 28, 2024
During the Health and Housing Solutions Summit, our network advocated housing priorities with key lawmakers, including expansion of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC), formal endorsement of the Rural Housing Service Reform Act, among other priorities, and planned site visits with members of Congress to highlight community needs and services.
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