Lutheran Services in America Incorporated

Creating member solutionslutheran Services in America cultivates caring communities that advance health and opportunity for all. We convene our network members and engage partners in programs that catalyze innovation and sustain and expand our network's impact by:-creating learning collaboratives to bring together members with shared challenges and opportunities to craft innovative solutions that improve outcomes for children, youth and families; people with disabilities; older adults and others. (continued on schedule o)-establishing national partnerships to bring resources and expertise to tackle many of the biggest health and human Services challenges people face today from helping children and youth grow up to be healthy, successful adults to enabling low-income and underserved adults to age in their homes and communities with dignity, respect and independence.-creating opportunities for peer-to-peer and network learning including conferences, virtual seminars, webinars and group projects on pressing issues.-strengthening, informing and expanding faith-based connections nationwide.impact:we grow new capabilities, develop synergies, and provide funding, service, guidance and valuable strategic partnership opportunities geared toward improving the lives of the one in 50 people in America our network serves each year. Lutheran Services in America programs focus on racial equity with special emphasis on ensuring all children in the u.s. live in safe, stable and permanent family homes. This has translated into creating equitable outcomes for more than 25,000 children and families. Programs also emphasize improving the health and quality of life for low- income and underserved older adults in rural communities and affordable housing. This work addresses gaps in Services for the growing number of older adults battling chronic illness and various social factors that impact their health and ability to age independently with dignity and respect in their communities.

Leadership development and conveningslutheran Services in America unites one of the largest and most broad-based networks of health and human Services providers in the united states. By bringing network members together and working collectively through events, partnerships and innovative programs we grow our network leaders' individual and collective capacity to lead and effect change. Examples include:-ceo summit: an intensive three-day forum for chief executive officers viewed as the industry's leading voices. (continued on schedule o)-strength & service series: an ongoing, interactive, virtual gathering of the best minds in our industry, focused on examining and tackling the challenges and uncertainties facing communities across the country. -mission leaders: ongoing collaborative meetings and information exchanges focused on assisting ministry leaders and clergy within the Lutheran Services in America network.-lutheran Services in America disability network: a collaborative of member organizations that come together to improve the quality of life and provide greater independence for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.impact:lutheran Services in America creates value for our national network through events, conferences and other convenings, both in person and virtually. We also form strategic partnerships and key collaborations with foundations, in academia and with other stakeholders that collectively reach numerous populations and communities. in doing so, we grow the capacity of our network's member organizations to lead and effect change; create dynamic forums for sharing best practices; identify solutions to drive sustainability and performance; foster innovation and progress; and provide the framework for achieving even greater positive impact for the millions of people our network serves.

Raising visibility for Lutheran social ministrylutheran Services in America is a network of 300 health and human service nonprofits, that each year collectively serve one in 50 people across 1,400 communities in the united states. By telling a clear and compelling story through a unified voice, we raise the profile of our network's mission and impact. Our efforts include:-securing and capitalizing on print, digital and broadcast press coverage to grow the visibility of Lutheran Services in America network's progress and achievements. (continued on schedule o)-consistently refining and refreshing our public-facing messaging and outreach strategy to best meet the priorities and news of the day.-proactively connecting our stories and communication resources with national and regional allies, strategic partners, influencers and top-tier press contacts, and being recognized for our innovative initiatives in relevant digital news outlets, magazines, newspapers, federal agency websites and prominent national industry publications.

Advocacy and public policy:by harnessing the trust and influence that are hallmarks of our national network, Lutheran Services in America amplifies our unified, faith-based voice to advance equitable outcomes for people and communities in the u.s. we are viewed as a trusted resource by legislators, agency officials and their teams, and as a critical partner with all levels of government, health systems and regulatory decision makers as evidenced by our successful and continuing efforts in mobilizing our national network to achieve direly needed emergency relief funding and resources during the pandemic. We work to shape and promote legislation tied to our members' priority issues; inform influencers of our network's positions and supportive reasoning; and develop tools, resources and trainings that advance public policies supporting our national network's efforts to help one in 50 people in America. We are strictly nonpartisan and work through our active advocacy efforts to ensure all people live with dignity, respect and independence.