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Statement on Disruptions Related to the Federal Funding Freeze on Behalf of Lutheran Social Ministries
Alesia Frerichs issued a statement in response to the ongoing challenges related to the federal funding freeze initiated by the Office of Management and Budget on January 27 on all U.S. federal grants and loans.
Consumer Technology Association Foundation Supports Lutheran Services in America Robotics Program to Combat Social Isolation
Lutheran Services in America and the Consumer Technology Association Foundation are partnering for the fifth straight year to combat social isolation amongst older adults at Lyngblomsten in St. Paul, Minnesota.
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2nd restraining order on federal funding freeze issued as senior living organizations work to understand impact
McKnight's Senior Living
Lutheran Services in America president and CEO Alesia Frerichs highlighted the harm caused by the federal funding freeze, emphasizing its disruption to critical services provided by Lutheran social ministries.
Learning About Rural Aging at Leadership Summit
LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston
A session at this year’s LeadingAge Leadership Summit shed light on the older adults who benefit from Rural Aging Action Network, a collaborative led by Lutheran Services in America.
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LSA Together: Challenges to Medicaid, Strengthening Families and More
As we look ahead to 2025 and a new Congress and administration, we share in this issue insights related to federal policy challenges and opportunities on the horizon, as well as more immediate action. Also, learn more about our recently launched Strengthening Families Initiative, which aims to improve outcomes for children and families enrolled in Medicaid.
Rural Aging Solutions and Post-election Insights
From our new summary on what’s working through the Rural Aging Action Network to the shifting landscape after the November elections, and the launch of our new pilot policy and advocacy committee focusing on Medicaid, the leadership of our network is more essential than ever.
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The Catalyst: Senior Services Roundup
Learn What’s at Stake: Medicaid At Risk in the Expiring Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
Take action now to help prevent cuts and caps to Medicaid. Based on recent statements and policy agendas from new Congressional Majority leaders who now control both the House and the Senate with the start of the new Congress, it is clear that they are seeking deep cuts to Medicaid and other domestic programs.
New AL Program for Veterans and Congressional Committee Leaders Plus Funder for Caregivers of Individuals with Dementia
Advocates score ‘win-win-win’ with new law setting up test program of assisted living for veterans.
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Register TODAY for the LSA-DN Spring Meeting!
Join us to connect with peers and collaborate on key issues this Spring in Washington, D.C., May 9-10, 2024!
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GrantStation Insider
Vol. XXIV | Issue 3
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation is a global venture philanthropy firm supporting early-stage social impact organizations solving the world’s biggest social and environmental problems with bold, scalable approaches.
Vol. XXIV | Issue 2
Through the Reimagining Land Use and Zoning for Health Equity call for proposals, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation will provide grants to organizations and communities working to reimagine land use and zoning as tools for advancing healthy, thriving, and equitable U.S. communities.
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The Latest on the Federal Funding Freeze and Our Response
As we continue our work on the federal funding freeze, which the Trump Administration’s Office of Management and Budget announced on January 27, our focus is on keeping you updated as we learn more.
Protect Medicaid and Oppose Cuts and Caps
Based on recent statements and policy agendas from new Congressional Majority leaders who now control both the House and the Senate with the start of the new Congress, it is clear that they are seeking deep cuts to Medicaid and other domestic programs. Take action now to help prevent cuts and caps to Medicaid.