Lutheran Services in America

Join us on December 11 for the final session of our Advancing Equity webinar series: The Essential Role of Housing Stability for Strong Families. In this session, we'll explore how housing stability impacts family well-being and how power dynamics and policies shape access to secure housing. Whether you work directly with families or in public policy, this session will provide you with the insights and strategies you need to deepen your impact. Sign up today!

Thank you for hosting us, Lutheran Family Services! We appreciate Christopher Tonniges' leadership and for all the work of your team to support children, youth and families across Nebraska.

Our Aging Initiatives team, Ashley Washington and Regan McManus, MHA, are in Detroit representing Lutheran Services in America at the 2024 Grantmakers In Aging (GIA) Annual Conference, connecting with key funders committed to improving the lives of older adults and amplifying the reach and scale of our nationwide network. We're excited for the opportunity to raise our united faith-based voice to share solutions and advance change for older adults across the country! #GIAging24

Today on World Food Day, we join the global community in recognizing the importance of access to food for all. We know that achieving equitable health outcomes requires more than just addressing physical and mental health needs. It’s about ensuring that everyone has access to the basic necessities, including food. Across our network, we’re committed to strengthening families, supporting older adults, and creating pathways for people with disabilities to thrive.

Missed our October 9 Strength & Service Series session on AI and fundraising with expert Nathan Chappell, MBA, MNA, CFRE? Now’s your chance to catch up! In this in-depth discussion, we explore how technologies like predictive and generative AI can transform fundraising. From enhancing donor experiences to addressing concerns about privacy and job displacement, this session sheds light on AI’s potential to boost efficiency while keeping the human element at the heart of our efforts. Watch the recording and discover how to innovate your fundraising approach—responsibly.

Today is Ageism Awareness Day, a day to reflect on how ageism impacts how we think, feel, and act toward others—and ourselves—based on age. Ageism can show up in subtle or obvious ways, from unconscious biases to institutional barriers in healthcare and employment. In the workforce, many older adults face discrimination in hiring, promotion, and professional development, despite bringing invaluable experience and skills to the table. In fact, two out of three older workers believe they face age discrimination, costing the economy billions in lost productivity and opportunities. More importantly, ageism puts a price on an individual’s dignity. How has ageism impacted your life or the lives of those around you? Together, we can remove barriers so that older adults have the same opportunity to age with dignity, independence and purpose. #AgeismAwarenessDay

We are equally excited to join the Lab and collaborate to support new Americans. Through our New Americans Collaborative, we are committed to building inclusive communities that advance opportunity for all!

Partnerships are key to community success. Join us for our Strength & Service Series webinar "How to Cultivate Partnerships Through Whole Community Mobilization" on November 20 and see how Lutheran Services in America members are mobilizing non-traditional assets to support older adults in rural communities. During this session, you’ll get insights from community engagement expert Deb Wisniewski (she/her), DePaul University's Joseph Erpenbeck, St. John's United Home Health and Hospice's Jess Eichel, and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota's Marian Jordan. Sign up today!

Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area is looking for a strategic leader to drive its communications and government relations efforts. In this role, you'll create advocacy campaigns, manage media relations, build partnerships, and grow the organization's visibility around Washington, amongst other responsibilities. Check our job board to learn more and apply!

Today is International Day of Older Persons! This year’s theme, "Ageing with Dignity: The Importance of Strengthening Care and Support Systems for Older Persons Worldwide," highlights the growing need for compassionate, person-centered care. With populations aging globally, it's important to ensure that older adults receive the healthcare and support they deserve, allowing them to live with dignity, respect, and independence. Change the way you think about age. 👇