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FOR OUR MEMBERS
MEMBER BENEFITS
At Lutheran Services in America, we are committed to advocating for you, supporting you in achieving your mission, raising the visibility of your work and tapping into the knowledge and resources of 300 members together with national partners in healthcare, philanthropy, academia and business to strengthen your organization and transform lives.
“Lutheran Services in America is the only place where we can share, collaborate and innovate together because we are peers, not competitors.”
Ted Goins
President & CEO
Lutheran Services Carolinas
(Member Organization)
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TOGETHER WE ARE:
Amplifying the collective power of our $26 billion faith-based voice on Capitol Hill to advance policies that strengthen the nonprofit sector and improve the health and well-being of the millions of people our network cares for each year.
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Forging national partnerships with philanthropy, academia, healthcare and others, giving us the opportunity to directly invest in communities, share learnings and innovations and drive adoption.
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Achieving exponential impact through collaboration with network members and our national partners, designed to advance solutions and drive systemic change so that all people can lead their best lives.
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Raising the visibility of your work through various activities, such as our Frontline Heroes series that elevates your local presence on a national platform and our Leadership Awards that highlight the significant contributions and exceptional work prevalent throughout the network.
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Strengthening social sector leaders by creating opportunities for leaders to come together in person and virtually to hear from thought leaders, address priority issues and reimagine the future.
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PREFERRED BUSINESSES
As members of our network, get access to special services and discounts.
Events
CEO SUMMIT
A unique, trusted learning environment where our network’s leaders examine success factors and exchange experiences with peers who share a core set of values and a mission to empower people and communities across our nation.
STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES
An interactive virtual webinar series designed to help our member organizations nationwide stay in the know on new and evolving practices and resources, curating a broad line-up of topics and subject matter expertise.
MEMBER NEWS & HIGHLIGHTS
Mill Neck Boosts Vaccination Education in New York
Through our network's partnership with the National Council on Aging, Mill Neck is helping New Yorkers become more aware of the importance of being vaccinated and how it keeps them protected through recently produced PSAs.
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Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest Spreads Holiday Warmth with Blanket Drive for Older Adults
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is bringing early Christmas cheer to seniors, delivering blankets directly to their homes.
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New Headquarters Marks “New Beginning” for Lutheran Family Services
The new headquarters allows Lutheran Family Services to continue its mission of bringing safety, hope and wellbeing to the people it serves.
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LCS Northwest Supports Afghan Family’s Search for New Home
Many refugees who seek asylum in the United States end up living on the streets while seeking a home. Lutheran Community Services Northwest steps in to fill the gap to help refugees like Hamid Stanikzai rebuild their lives.
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BECOMING A MEMBER ORGANIZATION
- To become affiliated with the ELCA, contact Naomi Sonne, Social Ministry Organization Engagement Manager.
- To be recognized by the LCMS, contact Dorothy Krans, Director of Recognized Service Organizations.
If you are not affiliated with the ELCA or recognized by the LCMS, you can still become a Lutheran Services in America Associate Member. Contact Alesia Frerichs, President & CEO, to learn more.
Find members in your geographic area or across the country to make connections.
MEMBER CEO TRANSITIONS
Each month, we share new CEO and organizational changes that take place across our nationwide network. We welcome and congratulate our network’s newest CEOs while also bidding fond farewells to outgoing leaders.
If you know about a transition in the network, contact Ashley Washington, Senior Director of Aging Initiatives.
Yudi Hollander
St. Luke Lutheran Community
Ohio
Matthew Miller
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis
Missouri
Brock Sherva
Northwood Deaconess Health Care
North Dakota
Chandra Gustafson
Bethany Lutheran Home (Council Bluffs)
Council Bluffs, IA
TBD
Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation, Inc.
Eau Claire, WI
Gabbi Anderson
Crestview Senior Communities - Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Heights, MN
TBD
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
Blair, NE
David Grove
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
Washington, DC
Kathy Unverzagt
Homme Inc. of Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
Kathleen Champlin
St. Luke Lutheran Community
Ohio
Ann Vazquez
Lutheran Foundation of St. Louis
Missouri
Pete Antonsen
Northwood Deaconess Health Care
North Dakota
Angela Wagner
Bethany Lutheran Home (Council Bluffs)
Council Bluffs, IA
Chris Enstad
Good Shepherd Lutheran Foundation, Inc.
Eau Claire, WI
Shirley Barnes
Crestview Senior Communities
Columbia Heights, MN
Sharon Colling
Good Shepherd Lutheran Community
Blair, NE
David Wolf
Samaritan Ministry of Greater Washington
Washington, DC
Justin Cieslewicz
Homme Inc. of Wisconsin
Wittenberg, WI
