 Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
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Supporting Level ($1-500) |
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Sponsoring Level ($501-1000) |
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Sustaining Level ($1,000+) |
Congregational Ambassador Program
We invite all congregations to designate one or more members to serve as their LSS/NCA Ambassador.
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LSS/NCA will keep Ambassadors apprised of current programmatic and agency developments. |
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Ambassadors in turn will help relay this information as well as volunteer opportunities back to the congregation. |
Contact the Development and Stewardship Office at (202) 723-3000 ext. 199.
Adoption and Foster Care Program
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Host the Christmas party and/or provide gifts to children in foster care. |
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Financial contribution to support educational and enrichment opportunities |
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A set of new or gently used luggage for children in foster care |
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School supplies and computers for children in foster care |
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Host a “baby shower” for adoptive and birth parents |
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Volunteer to provide child care during foster parent training (one Saturday each month, minimum commitment of 6 months please – the kids will want to see the same people again and again!) |
Camp Safe Haven for children with HIV/AIDS
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Financial contribution to support a child at camp for one week ($1,200) |
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In-kind donations of camp supplies including beach towels, sunscreen, flip flops, bug spray, sleeping bags, pillows, etc. |
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Volunteer as a camp counselor |
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Volunteer as a camp nurse for the duration or a portion of camp |
Refugee and Immigration Program
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Provide a housing unit for a recently arrived refugee family |
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Sponsor a recently arrived refugee family – provide an orientation and welcoming support for families starting a new life in America. Training and support provided by LSS/NCA staff. |
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In-kind donations of furnishings, bedding, toiletries, cleaning supplies, linens, etc. |
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Help refugee families learn English |
In addition to offering a partnership for meaningful social ministry, LSS/NCA staff can provide the following resources for your congregation or group:
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Educational and awareness generating presentations for youth, family, or adult groups on a variety of issues including poverty, homelessness, refugee and immigration, domestic violence, adoption, foster care, ecology and spirituality. |
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Service projects for youth and other ministries. These include making dreamcatchers for program participants, painting and general repair on housing units for clients, and more. All projects include an educational presentation about the program as well as a discussion/reflection session about faith and service. |
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Consultations with Stewardship staff about effective proposal writing, planned giving options, encouraging individual stewardship. |
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