Barry Hazard |
The ministry of Lutheran Community Services Northwest began in 1921 when a group of concerned Lutherans in the Tacoma area started a ministry for homeless families. In 1926 Lutheran women in Portland saw the needs of unwed mothers, sick children and the down-and-out and stepped up to the plate. Associated Lutheran Welfare began in the Seattle area in 1944. WOW! These good works have grown into a tri-state social service agency with 100+ programs serving over 100,000 people annually. It is an organization with a stellar reputation for excellence.
Following are our “Ends Statements” – the results/outcomes of the services we have provided since 1921 and, with your help, will continue to provide for many years to come:
- People are accessing strengths to reconcile the past & embrace the future
- Children are in a safe and stable environment
- Seniors & disabled persons acquire & sustain independence, dignity & quality of life
- Families and communities are violence free
- Refugees and immigrants successfully transition to their new communities
- People connect positively with others, effectively advocate for themselves and others, & build safe, strong communities
YOUR gifts are essential to keep this effective work strong and going for another 90 years, and the 90 after that! Jesus said, “The poor you will always have with you,” and his teachings make it clear that we are to help meet their needs. One of the quotes on my office wall states, “Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the next moment.” Your generous current and future support will help us be at our best serving those in need now and for generations to come – thank you!
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Barry Hazard, CFRE
Chief Development Officer |
