We were honored to host resettlement partners, like Dar Alnoor Islamic Community Center and Global Refuge, and community partners like Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - Alexandria and the Arlington Chorale, at our Fairfax office yesterday to celebrate the work we do together - bolstering the long welcome through resettlement, employment, mentoring, and making houses homes. Thank you for joining us! #FairfaxCommunity #Resilient
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Health and Human Services
Washington, District of Columbia 2,059 followers
Fostering resiliency, self-sufficiency and access to opportunities for immigrants, refugees and local youth in the DMV.
About us
Since 1917, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency, has accompanied those in need throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities by creating, connecting with, and engaging welcoming communities. Motivated daily by our belief in the inherent dignity of all, LSSNCA’s innovative participant-informed programs serve refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children and youth, and underserved communities by filling in the gaps. Piloting initiatives like the area’s first camp for kids impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis, originating local pro se asylum workshops for Afghan Allies, launching a Resource Center to serve as a community hub for all recently arrived program participants, and backing an array of ongoing mental health support services, alongside community partners, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.
- Website
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http://LSSNCA.org
External link for Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
- Industry
- Health and Human Services
- Company size
- 201-500 employees
- Headquarters
- Washington, District of Columbia
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1917
- Specialties
- Migrant Support Services, Healthly Relationship Education, Afghan Allies, Adoption, Foster Care, Unaccompanied Children, Transitional Foster Care, Unaccompanied Refugee Minors, Mental Health, Resettlement Services, Immigration Relief, Refugees, Immigrant Services, Asylum-seekers, Survivors of Trafficking, and Youth Haven Camp
Locations
Employees at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
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Raymond Rawlins
Policy/Audit/Accounting/Budget/Forecast/Treasury/Analysis/ International Travel/Grants/Investments/Cash Flow/Benefits
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Grace Mayberry
Accountant at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
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Jairo Valencia R
Community Organizer at MANY LANGUAGES ONE VOICE (MLOV)
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Joanne Kelsey
Director of Legal Services
Updates
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It's always a pleasure meeting with our partners at the Asian American Center of Frederick. We recently hosted them in our D.C. office to discuss legal service endeavours, and the importance of providing equitable access to all those seeking safety in the DMV. #LegalAccess #CommunityPartners #Resilient
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Recently, Maryland adopted a new law that underscores the importance of empathy and listening to communities we serve. The bill ensures children and youth receive new luggage for their personal belongings when entering foster care or moving to a new location. At LSSNCA, we understand that providing children with their own luggage isn't just about practicality; it's about affirming their dignity and making them feel welcome. That’s why we strive to have pre-packed bags on hand for children and youth arriving in Maryland and Virginia, as well as gift cards for personalized items like home country flags – a top favorite of the kids, and comfy pillows. Gift cards are also used to purchase clothing, hygiene kits, and more. If you’d like to help ensure a slightly easier transition for unaccompanied children, making them feel valued and supported, reach out to our engagement team about in-kind donations, or make a donation today. We can’t do this work without you. #WithDignity #FosterCare #Resilient #FosterMD #FosterVA
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We're one month away from World Refugee Day, a day celebrate the tenacity and strength of refugees around the world. It's also one month until our Stand Up for Refugees event, which will sponsor our new legal services Vulnerable Mighrants Assistance Project. While refugees and others may be eligible for grant-covered legal services, many new neighbors arrive at LSSNCA without the same benefit. Your support of this progarm supports new neighbos by providing them with equitable legal access and care, regardless of their migration journey. Purchase your ticket or donate today: www.lssnca.org. #StandUpForRefugees #DonateToday #Resilient
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For more than 45 years, LSSNCA has cared for unaccompanied children in the D.C. metro area. LSSNCA’s foster care programs create loving and responsible foster homes for youth who arrived in the United States without parents or legal guardians. We ensure each child and youth receive the full range of assistance available to them and provide full support to foster parents too. If you’re looking to be the difference in a child’s life, learn more about foster care with LSSNCA today. #FosterCare #FosterCareMD #FosterCareVA #NationalFosterCareMonth #Resilient
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By donating to LSSNCA, families and individuals can access the legal services they need to move forward, heal, secure better jobs, and build brighter futures. Your contribution doesn't just provide legal aid; it removes barriers and paves the way for a more stable and hopeful tomorrow. Your contribution helps us provide assistance and support where it's needed most. Donate today to make meaningful impact. #GiveToday #SpringAppeal #NourishResilience
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Today and every day we support the LGBTQIA+ community, and welcome asylum-seekers and refugees who are seeking safety and acceptance. For many, fleeing persecution based on their sexual orientation or gender identity is a harsh reality. Everyone deserves a safe place to call home, and we’re proud to be part of a community that welcomes and makes a difference in our neighbors’ journeys to safety. #IDAHOBIT #LoveIsLove #Resilient
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Today we honor Ukraine's rich cultural heritage and strength as reflected in their traditional shirt, the vyshyvanka. Each one is unique in design, but connected in shared pride. Сьогодні ми вшановуємо багату культурну спадщину та силу України, символом якої є її традиційна сорочка - вишиванка. Кожна з них унікальна за своїм дизайном, але повʼязана спільною гордістю за свою державу. #Resilient
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We recently got to showcase the tremendous work taking place at our Resource Center to Evangelical Lutheran Church in America - did you know we've served more than 4,380 refugees, asylum-seekers, unaccompanied youth, and asylees since last year? Thanks to dedicated volunteers and donations for our Shopping with Dignity experience, workshops, and gatherings, we’re able to provide a community hub and welcome space for all our new neighbors. We’d love for you to be a part of this initiative! Learn more about partnering with us or join our Woodland Society recurring donation program: https://lnkd.in/eXKnHMBf