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America’s Silent Heroes
June 10, 2020
Lutheran Services in America summer intern, Joey Hess, shares a reflection on the Front Line Hero stories. Joey is inspired by the stories of Lutheran social ministry organizations' front line workers who selflessly serve their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New Law Affords Greater Flexibility for Paycheck Protection Program Loan Recipients
June 10, 2020
President Trump signed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act (H.R. 7010) into law last week Friday. The act provides additional flexibility for recipients of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans by: Extending the original eight-week period where entities needed to use the money to qualify for loan forgiveness to 24 weeks...
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Today’s Front Line Hero: Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan
June 10, 2020
Today’s Front Line Hero is Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan, which recently released a powerful statement about the death of George Floyd and the ongoing struggle for racial equity. LSS of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan provides a wide array of holistic services, including programming for children and..
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Today’s Front Line Hero: Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
June 9, 2020
Today’s Front Line Hero is Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois, which is speaking out against structural racism, and is dedicated to dismantling inequitable systems in society. LCFS of Illinois improves the wellbeing of people across Illinois through their children, youth, and families services. They offer programs such as..
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Today’s Front Line Hero: Upbring
June 8, 2020
Today’s Front Line Hero is Upbring, which is working to bring deserved recognition to the direct care professionals who serve children and families. Upbring’s President and CEO Michael Loo wrote an op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman, calling these workers “social change warriors” and advocating for policies and resources to better support their work.
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