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Today’s Front Line Hero: Lutheran Child and Family Services of Illinois
By: Caitlyn Gudmundsen
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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June 8, 2020
By: Caitlyn Gudmundsen
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.
Read MoreToday’s Front Line Hero: Lem Cartman
June 5, 2020
By: Caitlyn Gudmundsen
Today’s Front Line Hero is Lemuel Cartman, intern at Lutheran Services in America, who is promoting racial justice and equity in his community. Lem will be a junior this fall at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, IN, and is doing a summer internship with Lutheran Services in America. Due to the..
Read MoreLanguage of the Unheard
June 5, 2020
By: Lem Cartman
I’m a first generation college student at Valparaiso University, pursuing a nursing degree. My keen interest in pursuing a career in the medical field is fueled by my commitment to providing quality services to marginalized communities. My guiding motivation is to eradicate poverty through empowering poor individuals to become self-sufficient..
Read MoreToday’s Front Line Hero: Wellspring Lutheran Services
June 4, 2020
By: Caitlyn Gudmundsen
Today’s Front Line Hero is Wellspring Lutheran Services, and the compassionate staff who are faithfully serving the youth in their community throughout the pandemic. Mr. Bond, a youth specialist at residential foster care campus New Directions, demonstrates Wellspring’s commitment to a “whole-person approach” to care by helping a youth who was feeling overwhelmed as he processed his emotions.
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