Foundation for Lutheran Child and Family Services

Did you know that we have a variety of volunteer opportunities ranging from Sharing Place to helping our Spiritual Life Leader, Kathy Witto, provide opportunities for our residents to explore their gifts and talents in new ways?

To volunteer at Sharing Place, please visit https://lutheranfamily.galaxydigital.com/need/ or to volunteer with Kathy contact her at [email protected].

Did you know that this week is ? Art is a vital part of how we serve our clients, and the artwork below is even a piece created by one of our youth at Lutherwood! To help LCFS continue to serve youth in our community, please consider donating using this link ⬇
https://www.lutheranfamily.org/how-to-help/donate.html

Sven recently attended the Faith & Action luncheon hosted by the Christian Theological Seminary!

Thank you so much to everyone who attended our INSPIRE Meet and Greet event!

We'd like to give a special thanks to our partners who came and provided resources to our clients⬇

Latino Coalition
Indiana Legal Services, Inc.
John B***r Neighborhood Centers
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana
Keep Indianapolis Beautiful, Inc.
Prettied by Precious

Our Programs Manager, De'Aundre Williams, joined the INSPIRE staff in attending the Juneteenth Peace Walk with Edna Martin Christian Center! Looking to understand the importance of yesterday's holiday? Visit https://nmaahc.si.edu/explore/stories/historical-legacy-juneteenth to learn more.

Do you have a group looking for volunteer work? Help LCFS at United Way of Central Indiana's annual Go All IN Day event! We will be hosting volunteers looking to assist with the beautification of our campus. To learn more visit https://www.volunteercentralindiana.org/opportunity/a33Pk0000001nRhIAI/garden-where-the-green-grass-grows

The Sharing Place needs your help! The program needs volunteers willing to help serve those in need in the community. To view open shifts visit https://lutheranfamily.galaxydigital.com/need/

Sven recently attended a cooking class with LCFS supporters! During the class, he provided an update on The Sharing Place and Silver Box. 👨‍🍳

Yesterday Bill Beckwith from Crane Charitable Funds stopped by our office to deliver a donation for our work at Lutherwood. Thank you so much for your support!

Andrea Hunley for Indy visited our main campus today! While she was here, she met with our staff and discussed supporting youth in the Marion County area. We are so thankful to Senator Hunley for taking the time to visit and learn more about all of the work we do at Lutheran Child and Family Services!

Our first group of volunteers completed our volunteer training! This training will make sure that they are set up for success when working with our youth on campus. Are you interested in learning more about this volunteer program? Contact Kathy at [email protected].

May is . Did you know that LCFS provides trauma-informed community-based counseling and case management services to children, adolescents, and adults? Our highly trained multidisciplinary staff use evidence-based practices to provide home-based services to individuals who are experiencing serious mental illnesses and serious emotional and behavioral disturbances located in Marion, Shelby, Hancock, and Hamilton Counties. To learn more about LCFS programs, visit https://www.lutheranfamily.org/what-we-do/

There's only one week left to reserve a bay for our Top Golf event! To sign up, click here! ⬇ https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/LutheranChildandFamilyService/2024GolfOuting.html

This week is ! Thank you so much to all of our wonderful volunteers. With your help at The Sharing Place, we have served 6,483 people just this month! We want to wish a big congratulations to our Volunteer of the Month, Stan Peterson, as well!

Are you interested in keeping up with all things volunteer-related at LCFS? Subscribe to our Volunteer Newsletter by clicking here ⬇ https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/su/bBFFr9F/lcfscommunications

Happy ! We hope you have a great week!

Join Sven at the World Arts Expo Artist Reception on April 19th at 6 p.m! Have questions? Contact Sven at [email protected].

Did you know that April is ? At LCFS we work everyday supporting families and children through our wide range of residential and community-based programs. If you'd like to help our mission, please consider donating at: https://www.lutheranfamily.org/how-to-help/donate.html

Join us this May for our annual Top Golf event! To register visit https://app.etapestry.com/onlineforms/LutheranChildandFamilyService/2024GolfOuting.html ⛳️

Happy Easter Sunday everyone! He is risen!

Your friends at Lutheran Child and Family Services would like to wish you a blessed Good Friday!

Don't forget to join Sven at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ THIS Friday!

Join Sven this Good Friday for the annual German Language Good Friday Service at Zion Evangelical United Church of Christ!

Thank you so much to PNC for taking the time to volunteer at The Sharing Place this week!

Save the date for our annual Top Golf event, and stay tuned for more information on how you can register for the event!

Happy International Women's Day! We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the woman at our organization for their dedication, passion, and unwavering commitment. Your impact inspires us every day!

Thank you so much to the staff and volunteers who worked on the Christmas Store last week! With your help, LCFS was able to provide 175 families with presents! 🎁🎁

It's ! We hope you all have a great day! Are you interested in getting involved this week before the holidays? The Sharing Place needs volunteers! To view open volunteer shifts, please visit https://lutheranfamily.galaxydigital.com/