In this webinar, we’ll explore how your nonprofit can engage in effective advocacy as a 501(c)(3).
Speakers
- Blair Abelle-Kiser, Social Current
- Melissia Robinson, EverTrue
How Nonprofits Can Engage in Advocacy
February 26, 2026
February 26, 2026
In this webinar, we’ll explore how your nonprofit can engage in effective advocacy as a 501(c)(3).
February 26, 2026
Join us for the initial launch of our new “Partnering for Impact Guide: How Social Service and Community-Based Organizations Can Navigate Change in the New Medicaid Landscape.” The guide outlines how social service and community-based organizations can strengthen partnerships with state Medicaid agencies, Medicaid managed care organizations, and others.
The webinar will highlight key strategies across:
You will also hear from the Lutheran Services in America network leaders that are advancing health‑related social needs (HRSN) through Medicaid partnerships and a cross‑sector panel on what it will take to strengthen outcomes for people on Medicaid.
Speakers
February 9, 2026
Join us Feb. 7–10, 2027, for our next Summit at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort. For more information, contact Kimberly Roque at kroque@lutheranservices.org.
February 26, 2026
Join us Feb. 11–12, 2027, for the Disability Network Winter Meeting at the Kona Kai San Diego Resort. For more information, contact Bill Kallestad.
February 5, 2026
For Lutheran Services in America c-suite leaders, artificial intelligence is no longer a future consideration. It is a present-day necessity for operational resilience. Yet for many organizations, the path to implementation is complicated by ethical questions, workforce skepticism, and uncertainty about where to begin.
Join generative AI firm AIEYU and Lutheran Services in America on Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. ET for an executive-level deep dive into AI readiness and co-design. Led by professionals with lived experience in the systems they serve, this session moves beyond technology buzzwords to focus on practical, human-centered change management. Participants will explore how “field-informed intelligence” can help address staff shortages, protect frontline boundaries through immersive training, and establish governance structures that keep people, dignity, and trust at the center of care.
By the end of this session, attendees will be able to:
Presenters from the generative AI firm AIEYU:
AIEYU delivers next-generation infrastructure for support, learning, and resilience, bridging humanity and technology. AIEYU develops next-generation infrastructure and AI-guided tools—such as the Pathway Navigator—to help families navigate the complexities of public health and welfare systems.
January 20, 2026
Led by Amy Pedone, this dynamic 30-minute webinar will explore how mindset impacts how we show up at work and in life. You’ll discover how your attitude can shape team culture, influence outcomes, and drive personal and professional success. Amy’s session is filled with energy, insight, and practical takeaways that will leave you feeling inspired and empowered.
January 15, 2026
In this session, we look ahead to the midterm elections in November. We will be joined by Carrie Dann, managing editor of the Cook Political Report, who will provide analysis of races in the House and Senate.
This session will not be recorded, so make sure to register and join us live!
January 9, 2026
The Lutheran Information Technology Network will host its first webinar of 2026 with a demonstration of the POM Safe application. Harry Vijayakumar, CIO at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, will facilitate the event. Join us on January 21 at 2 p.m. ET to see how the POM Safe app is keeping teams safe at other human services organizations.
What is POM Safe?
POM Safe is a personal safety tool that operates through a discreet mobile app. The POM Safe app provides instant access to emergency support and proactive safety features, allowing employees to remain focused on the important work they do with greater confidence and peace of mind.
With a quick tap users can:
December 19, 2025
In this session, we will highlight what we are expecting for the first few months as Congress gets back to work. We will discuss what’s ahead for Medicaid, appropriations, workforce, and health and housing issues.
The discussion will feature the following speakers:
Lutheran Services in America government relations and advocacy staff will also share updates specific to ongoing efforts to engage with members of Congress.
November 21, 2025
Join us as we explore the critical intersection of housing and health. Our speakers discuss innovative approaches to care and stability, including the role of Medicaid in supporting medical respite/recuperative care for people experiencing homelessness. Our advocacy team also provides an update on The Road to Housing Act, Yes In God’s Backyard (YIGBY), and other updates on priority issues.
Supplementary information from QV Health Solutions and National Health Care for the Homeless Council: “Alternative Payment Models: Supporting Long-Term Sustainability of Recuperative Care Programs” (August 2025)
