This Ramadan season, we've been truly heartened by the outpouring of support from our community, ensuring that our new neighbors have a roof over their heads and food on their tables as we navigate funding cuts for newly arrived refugees. Last Sunday, our group of dedicated volunteers delivered hot meals to over 300 individuals for Iftar, helping them break their fast. A big thank you to those who took the initiative to cover the cost of the meals, and to our amazing volunteer family who drove miles to ensure food reached families just in time for Iftar. Looking for ways to support? https://lnkd.in/eQmpNbWg
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
健康与公共事业
Washington，District of Columbia 2,608 位关注者
LSSNCA is a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency that has served the DMV since 1917.
关于我们
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 Washington, D.C. to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities. We provide services that last beyond just the initial arrival for families, youth, children, and individuals rebuilding their lives in the D.C. metro area. LSSNCA is accredited by COA Accreditation, a service of Social Current. 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 offering myriad trauma-informed mental health support services, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.
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https://LSSNCA.org
Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 健康与公共事业
- 规模
- 201-500 人
- 总部
- Washington，District of Columbia
- 类型
- 非营利机构
- 创立
- 1917
- 领域
- Migrant Support Services、Healthly Relationship Education、Afghan Allies、Foster Care、Unaccompanied Children、Transitional Foster Care、Unaccompanied Refugee Minors、Mental Health、Resettlement Services、Immigration Relief、Refugees、Immigrant Services、Asylum-seekers和Survivors of Trafficking
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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area员工
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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
Lutheran Social Services NCA
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Joanne Kelsey
Director of Legal Services
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Join the conversation with LSSNCA CEO Kristyn Peck on March 26, 2025, for an insightful online discussion about the evolving policies surrounding refugee services and the critical role faith communities play in supporting refugees. Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Platform: Zoom Register Now: https://ow.ly/bSb250VmqFU
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Join Acacia Center for Justice to discuss what is at stake for immigrant children if the Unaccompanied Children Program is defunded. Learn from top experts and lawyers providing lifesaving legal representation to kids navigating the U.S. immigration system without a parent or legal guardian about the existential threats facing their work. ??? Monday, March 24 ? 2 PM ET/ 11 AM PT ?? Via Zoom https://ow.ly/nBpL50VltIc
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This week's edition of State of Welcome addresses the 1798 wartime law that was enacted to facilitate the expedite removals of individual without the possibility of a court hearing - including people seeking asylum. It also provides updates on the latest lawsuit aimed at protecting TPS for Haitians and the ongoing legal challenges concerning the administration's refugee ban. Read more?? https://lnkd.in/dcpun5aM
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Covering the rental assistance promised to new refugees is LSSNCA’s most pressing concern. By early March, at least 42 households under its care had received eviction notices, putting nearly 170 people in Virginia and Maryland on the edge of homelessness, with more—like Rahmani’s family—at risk. LSSNCA staff has been negotiating with landlords and fundraising to stave off evictions. Read/watch the full @AP article/video here: https://ow.ly/Peuk50Vk2U7 Consider donating to help keep families in their homes. https://lssnca.org/donate/
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45 years ago today, President Jimmy Carter signed the bipartisan Refugee Act of 1980, establishing the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) and asylum systems. Since then, millions have found safety, opportunity, and a home in the U.S. Thanks to this law, lives have been transformed—families reunited, dreams realized, and communities enriched. We've seen firsthand the profound impact of resettlement. People like Dieu, who fled the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo, spent his childhood in a refugee camp, and is now pursuing his dream of becoming a pilot in the U.S. And LSSNCA COO Mamadou, who spent 11 years in a refugee camp before resettling here, is now helping others achieve the same. But our legacy of welcome is at risk. The US Refugee Admissions Program is suspended, and resettlement funds are being slashed. We need your voice and action. ? Contact your representative and demand the resumption of USRAP. https://lnkd.in/da8KKBMV ? Donate to support newly arrived refugees with housing, job training, and essentials. https://lssnca.org/donate/ For 45 years, America has been a beacon of hope. Let’s continue this legacy of welcome. #RefugeesWelcome #USRAP #LSSNCA #SupportRefugees
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In this week's State of Welcome ?? we provide a recap of the various legal challenges affecting our welcoming efforts and examine the current developments in Congress as we approach today's government funding deadline. https://lnkd.in/eNQDFEnG
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You're invited to an important panel conversation on March 18 at 7 PM. For more information ??https://lnkd.in/eqkB_gKd
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On International Women's Day and every day, let's celebrate the resilience of women, particularly that of displaced women. Our latest blog shares the stories of Khadija and Mina, members of LSSNCA's TEA Club ?? https://lnkd.in/eyYTY39z #InternationalWomensDay #IWD2024 #RefugeesWelcome
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At LSSNCA, our strength is our people. Amid challenges, our dedicated, mission-driven, and hardworking team continues to create bright spots every day, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to welcoming and uplifting our communities. ?? #WelcomingCommunities
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