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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)
TAP INTO THE POWER OF OUR NETWORK
TOGETHER WE ARE:
Amplifying the collective power of our $23 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
Lutheran Services Carolinas Expands New Americans Program
Lutheran Services Carolinas opened another office in Myrtle Beach to support refugees in their resettlement efforts in South Carolina. Lutheran Services Carolinas’s New Americans Program offers housing, healthcare and other important services. “There is nothing more American than supporting those who come here,” said Matt Emery.
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Advocate Aurora and Atrium Health Merge to Create Advocate Health
Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health announced that they have combined to form Advocate Health, a new organization that provides services to 6 million patients across six states. The newly formed organization aims to improve safety and outcomes, advance health equity and accelerate medical breakthroughs.
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Dennis Quaid–hosted Documentary Showcases Encircle Disability Programs
The documentary program “Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid” featured our Virginia-based member enCircle in a recent story that highlights the organization’s Minnick Schools and its programs for people with developmental disabilities. The program is currently airing on public television stations nationwide through October 2023.
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Damyn Kelly Named to the Nonprofit Power 100 List
Damyn Kelly, president and CEO of our member Lutheran Social Services of New York, was recognized for his leadership in the Nonprofit Power 100 list. The list, a partnership between City & State and its sister publication New York Nonprofit Media, identifies our sector’s most important and effective leaders in New York.
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Alligators and Lutheran Social Ministry
Our member SpiriTrust Lutheran welcomed WallyGator, a 70-pound, 5.5-foot alligator, to its facilities. It reminded Charlotte Haberaecker of the extraordinary efforts Lutheran social ministry organizations make to care for people and ensure they live a full and abundant life.
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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. If you know about a transition in the network, contact Alesia Frerichs, VP of Member Engagement.
JANUARY 2023
Dave Morin
Samaritas
Detroit, MI
OCTOBER 2022
Deborah Martinez
Peace Community Center
Tacoma, WA
DECEMBER 2022
Sam Beals
Samaritas
Detroit, MI
NOVEMBER 2022
Cassandra Tembo
Cedar Lake
Louisville, KY
OCTOBER 2022
Arthur Padilla
Peace Community Center
Tacoma, WA
