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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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Today’s Front Line Hero: Lem Cartman
June 5, 2020
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..
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Language of the Unheard
June 5, 2020
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..
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