LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICABOARD MEMBERSLSA MEMBERSDISABILITY NETWORKLOGINCONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIESCONTACT The Innovator and Micah Awards. We recognized two of our members for their exceptional work and exemplifying our core values with our first annual Innovator and Micah Awards.. The Innovator Award winner: Genacross Lutheran Services The Micah Award winner: Lutheran Social Services of New York Find details about the awards, winners, and nominees from across the country.

SENIOR SERVICES

The Lutheran Services in America network has an extensive footprint in senior services. Two-thirds of our members provide services to seniors ranging from in-home services to retirement housing, rehabilitation, respite care, and senior centers. As a member of Lutheran Services in America, you are a member of another even larger community - one with

access to knowledge

RISING TO THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE We sat down for a Q&A with Wartburg President and CEO Dr. David J. Gentner to get his thoughts on much-needed work Wartburg professionals have underway when it comes to caring for people at their most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic; the importance of related reporting; and seamless communication with people affected during this

crisis.

STAFF | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America StaffPresident and CEO Charlotte HaberaeckerPresident and CEO 202-499-5821 chaberaecker@lutheranservices.orgCharlotte Haberaecker is the President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, a network of more than 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations across the country that serve 1 in 50 Americans each year. FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Ford FoundationThe Ford Foundation is dedicated to strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation, and advancing human achievement. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide that address the following seven program areas focused on challenging inequality: Youth Opportunity and Learning; Civic CEO SUMMIT SERIES: 2020–2021 Registration for CEO Summit Series: 2020–2021 is open! A flat fee grants participants access to ALL series seminars. Lutheran Services in America member rate: $200. Nonmember nonprofit rate: $400. Registration payments are non-refundable. TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM Blog Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Niagara Lutheran Health System, whose employees are taking swift action to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Niagara Lutheran Health System operates The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, providing a GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE THE MOST FAMOUS LUTHERANS Early in July, I traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to represent LSA at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). As a lifelong member of the LCMS, one of LSA’s affiliate church bodies, I know that this church body has a steadfast commitment to their faith, their history, and the work of mercy professed that Christ

calls us to.

TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF Blog Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland for their leadership and excellence in providing short-term rehabilitation for seniors. Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland operates two continuing care

retirement

LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICABOARD MEMBERSLSA MEMBERSDISABILITY NETWORKLOGINCONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIESCONTACT The Innovator and Micah Awards. We recognized two of our members for their exceptional work and exemplifying our core values with our first annual Innovator and Micah Awards.. The Innovator Award winner: Genacross Lutheran Services The Micah Award winner: Lutheran Social Services of New York Find details about the awards, winners, and nominees from across the country.

SENIOR SERVICES

The Lutheran Services in America network has an extensive footprint in senior services. Two-thirds of our members provide services to seniors ranging from in-home services to retirement housing, rehabilitation, respite care, and senior centers. As a member of Lutheran Services in America, you are a member of another even larger community - one with

access to knowledge

RISING TO THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE We sat down for a Q&A with Wartburg President and CEO Dr. David J. Gentner to get his thoughts on much-needed work Wartburg professionals have underway when it comes to caring for people at their most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic; the importance of related reporting; and seamless communication with people affected during this

crisis.

STAFF | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America StaffPresident and CEO Charlotte HaberaeckerPresident and CEO 202-499-5821 chaberaecker@lutheranservices.orgCharlotte Haberaecker is the President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, a network of more than 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations across the country that serve 1 in 50 Americans each year. FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Ford FoundationThe Ford Foundation is dedicated to strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation, and advancing human achievement. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide that address the following seven program areas focused on challenging inequality: Youth Opportunity and Learning; Civic CEO SUMMIT SERIES: 2020–2021 Registration for CEO Summit Series: 2020–2021 is open! A flat fee grants participants access to ALL series seminars. Lutheran Services in America member rate: $200. Nonmember nonprofit rate: $400. Registration payments are non-refundable. TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM Blog Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Niagara Lutheran Health System, whose employees are taking swift action to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Niagara Lutheran Health System operates The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, providing a GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE THE MOST FAMOUS LUTHERANS Early in July, I traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to represent LSA at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). As a lifelong member of the LCMS, one of LSA’s affiliate church bodies, I know that this church body has a steadfast commitment to their faith, their history, and the work of mercy professed that Christ

calls us to.

TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: LUTHERAN SOCIAL MINISTRIES OF Blog Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland for their leadership and excellence in providing short-term rehabilitation for seniors. Lutheran Social Ministries of Maryland operates two continuing care

retirement

NEWSROOM | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Senior Services News. Find out about the impact of COVID-19 on Title VI Native American aging programs and services, demographics and disability status of adults living alone in rural areas, and the CDC’s updated healthcare infection prevention and control recommendations in response to LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA: A THRIVING NETWORK Lutheran Services in America leads one of the largest health and human services networks in the U.S. with over $22 billion in annual revenue, made up of over 300 Lutheran social ministry organizations that touch the lives of 1 in 50 Americans each year. Guided by God’s call to love and serve our neighbors, we empower our faith-based member organizations in their mission to MISSION, VISION & VALUES MissionLutheran Services in America champions Lutheran social ministry by building valuable connections, amplifying our voices and empowering our members in their mission to answer God’s call to love and serve our neighbor.VisionLutheran Services in America envisions a network of connected, strong and thriving Lutheran social ministries that transform the lives of people and CYF UPDATE | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA How to improve support for parents in crisis and youth in foster care, analysis of how COVID prolonged foster care stays for thousands, and how paid family leave can strengthen the STEM field by strengthening

the STEM workforce.

| LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is one of the largest health care and human services networks in the country, representing 300 Lutheran nonprofit organizations. GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE Extra Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative resources can be found here (access restricted to Collaborative members). Please contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org for access. For more information about the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative, contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org.

CARING CONNECTIONS

Caring Connections is an inter-Lutheran journal for practitioners and teachers of pastoral care and counseling. Chaplains, pastoral counselors, seminary faculty and other teachers in academic settings, clinical educators, synod and district leaders, and concerned pastors and laity will find it of interest. LSA-DN WEEKLY UPDATE LSA-DN News Strength & Service Series. Cyber Attacks: Are You at Risk? July 15, 1-2 pm ET. It is predicted that a business is being hit by ransomware every 11 seconds in 2021, and that it results on average 16-19 days of downtime. THE MOST FAMOUS LUTHERANS Early in July, I traveled to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to represent LSA at The 66th Convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS). As a lifelong member of the LCMS, one of LSA’s affiliate church bodies, I know that this church body has a steadfast commitment to their faith, their history, and the work of mercy professed that Christ

calls us to.

CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION GRANT BOLSTERS The Lutheran Services in America network will expand the services of its Remote Caregiver program with the support of a grant from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota will use the new Consumer Technology Association Foundation funds to serve 50 families through May 2021. LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICABOARD MEMBERSLSA MEMBERSDISABILITY NETWORKLOGINCONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIESCONTACT The Innovator and Micah Awards. We recognized two of our members for their exceptional work and exemplifying our core values with our first annual Innovator and Micah Awards.. The Innovator Award winner: Genacross Lutheran Services The Micah Award winner: Lutheran Social Services of New York Find details about the awards, winners, and nominees from across the country. LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA: A THRIVING NETWORKSEE MORE ON LUTHERANSERVICES.ORG

SENIOR SERVICES

The Lutheran Services in America network has an extensive footprint in senior services. Two-thirds of our members provide services to seniors ranging from in-home services to retirement housing, rehabilitation, respite care, and senior centers. As a member of Lutheran Services in America, you are a member of another even larger community - one with

access to knowledge

RISING TO THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE We sat down for a Q&A with Wartburg President and CEO Dr. David J. Gentner to get his thoughts on much-needed work Wartburg professionals have underway when it comes to caring for people at their most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic; the importance of related reporting; and seamless communication with people affected during this

crisis.

STAFF | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America StaffPresident and CEO Charlotte HaberaeckerPresident and CEO 202-499-5821 chaberaecker@lutheranservices.orgCharlotte Haberaecker is the President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, a network of more than 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations across the country that serve 1 in 50 Americans each year. FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Ford FoundationThe Ford Foundation is dedicated to strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation, and advancing human achievement. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide that address the following seven program areas focused on challenging inequality: Youth Opportunity and Learning; Civic | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is one of the largest health care and human services networks in the country, representing 300 Lutheran nonprofit organizations. TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEMNIAGARA LUTHERAN BUFFALONIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME BUFFALONIAGARA LUTHERAN HOMENIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME AND REHABILITATIONNIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME

BUFFALO NY

Blog Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Niagara Lutheran Health System, whose employees are taking swift action to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Niagara Lutheran Health System operates The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, providing a GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE

CARING CONNECTIONS

Caring Connections is an inter-Lutheran journal for practitioners and teachers of pastoral care and counseling. Chaplains, pastoral counselors, seminary faculty and other teachers in academic settings, clinical educators, synod and district leaders, and concerned pastors and laity will find it of interest. LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICABOARD MEMBERSLSA MEMBERSDISABILITY NETWORKLOGINCONCORDIA LUTHERAN MINISTRIESCONTACT The Innovator and Micah Awards. We recognized two of our members for their exceptional work and exemplifying our core values with our first annual Innovator and Micah Awards.. The Innovator Award winner: Genacross Lutheran Services The Micah Award winner: Lutheran Social Services of New York Find details about the awards, winners, and nominees from across the country. LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA: A THRIVING NETWORKSEE MORE ON LUTHERANSERVICES.ORG

SENIOR SERVICES

The Lutheran Services in America network has an extensive footprint in senior services. Two-thirds of our members provide services to seniors ranging from in-home services to retirement housing, rehabilitation, respite care, and senior centers. As a member of Lutheran Services in America, you are a member of another even larger community - one with

access to knowledge

RISING TO THE COVID-19 CHALLENGE We sat down for a Q&A with Wartburg President and CEO Dr. David J. Gentner to get his thoughts on much-needed work Wartburg professionals have underway when it comes to caring for people at their most vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic; the importance of related reporting; and seamless communication with people affected during this

crisis.

STAFF | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America StaffPresident and CEO Charlotte HaberaeckerPresident and CEO 202-499-5821 chaberaecker@lutheranservices.orgCharlotte Haberaecker is the President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, a network of more than 300 Lutheran health and human services organizations across the country that serve 1 in 50 Americans each year. FUNDING AND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES Ford FoundationThe Ford Foundation is dedicated to strengthening democratic values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation, and advancing human achievement. The Foundation provides grants to nonprofit organizations worldwide that address the following seven program areas focused on challenging inequality: Youth Opportunity and Learning; Civic | LUTHERAN SERVICES IN AMERICA Lutheran Services in America (LSA) is one of the largest health care and human services networks in the country, representing 300 Lutheran nonprofit organizations. TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEMNIAGARA LUTHERAN BUFFALONIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME BUFFALONIAGARA LUTHERAN HOMENIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME AND REHABILITATIONNIAGARA LUTHERAN HOME

BUFFALO NY

Blog Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Niagara Lutheran Health System, whose employees are taking swift action to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Niagara Lutheran Health System operates The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, providing a GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE

CARING CONNECTIONS

Caring Connections is an inter-Lutheran journal for practitioners and teachers of pastoral care and counseling. Chaplains, pastoral counselors, seminary faculty and other teachers in academic settings, clinical educators, synod and district leaders, and concerned pastors and laity will find it of interest.

MEET OUR MEMBERS

Working Together to Transform LivesThe members of Lutheran Services in America comprise one of the largest health care and human services networks in the United States. Our members - more than 300 nonprofit organizations - have combined annual revenues of nearly $21 billion and employ close to a quarter of a million people. Our network serves one in every 50 people in the U.S. STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES: INNOVATIONS LOOKING FORWARD Date: July 21, 2021 Time: 1–2 p.m. EDT. Senior living providers embraced new strategies and tools to keep residents, their families, and the workforce safe, healthy, and happy during the sudden onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. LUTHERAN EXECUTIVE ALUMNI NETWORK Who We AreThe Lutheran Executive Alumni Network (formerly Lutheran Retired Executive Group) is a network of those who have served Lutheran social ministry organizations in executive positions. CHAPLAINS’ NETWORK The Chaplains’ Network connects Lutheran chaplains serving in healthcare fields across the country. Many of our chaplains relate to aging services, but Network chaplains serve in virtually all healthcare and institutional settings. Lutheran Services in America also welcomes chaplains of other faith groups who serve in Lutheran

organizations.

LSA DISABILITY NETWORK A national network of faith-based providers advocating for and supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.At Our CoreLutheran Services in America-Disability Network (LSA-DN) is a nationwide network of Lutheran social ministry organizations, faith-based organizations and Lutheran professionals supporting people with intellectual and developmental STRENGTH & SERVICE SERIES: CYBER ATTACKS Date: July 15, 2021 Time: 1–2 p.m. EDT. It is predicted that a business is being hit by ransomware every 11 seconds in 2021, and that it results on average 16–19 days of downtime. CONSUMER TECHNOLOGY ASSOCIATION The Lutheran Services in America network will expand the services of its Remote Caregiver program with the support of a grant from the Consumer Technology Association Foundation. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota will use the new Consumer Technology Association Foundation funds to serve 50 families through May 2021. GREAT PLAINS SENIOR SERVICES COLLABORATIVE Extra Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative resources can be found here (access restricted to Collaborative members). Please contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org for access. For more information about the Great Plains Senior Services Collaborative, contact Ashley Washington at awashington@lutheranservices.org. TODAY’S FRONT LINE HERO: NIAGARA LUTHERAN HEALTH SYSTEM Blog Date: Tuesday, January 26, 2021. By Emily Gross, Senior Manager of Program Development and Outreach. Today’s Front Line Hero is Niagara Lutheran Health System, whose employees are taking swift action to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Niagara Lutheran Health System operates The GreenFields Continuing Care Community, providing a CARING CONNECTIONS ARCHIVE Caring Connections is an inter-Lutheran online journal for practitioners and teachers of pastoral care and counseling. This journal is of particular interest to chaplains, pastoral counselors, seminary and academic faculty, clinical educators, synod and district leaders, and concerned pastors.

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THE INNOVATOR AND MICAH AWARDS We recognized two of our members for their exceptional work and exemplifying our core values with our first annual INNOVATOR AND MICAH

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* The Innovator Award winner: GENACROSS LUTHERAN SERVICES * The Micah Award winner: LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK

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