activities · 25
what they do
direct service · 24
- Caregiver Support Program Caregiver Support and Education ServicesOffers a free program for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, providing resources to improve care, prevent burnout, and strengthen caregiving skills.
- Caregiver Support Program Caregiver Support and Education ServicesOffers a free program for family, friend, and neighbor caregivers that provides resources to improve care, prevent burnout, and strengthen caregiving skills.
- Family Resource Centers Family Support and Resource ConnectionOperates Family Resource Centers that offer workshops, screenings, parenting education, and resource connections for families with children birth to age five, including assistance with SNAP and AHCCCS applications.
- Family Resource Centers and Support Family Support and Resource ConnectionOperates Family Resource Centers that offer workshops, screenings, parenting education, and resource connections for families with children birth to age five. This includes assistance to parents with SNAP and AHCCCS applications.
- Family Resource Centers and Support Services Family Support and Resource ConnectionOperates Family Resource Centers that offer workshops, screenings, parenting education, and resource connections for families with children birth to age five. This includes assistance to parents with SNAP and AHCCCS applications.
- Food Assistance Programs Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides nutritious food to individuals and families through food pantries, aiming to offer support with dignity and compassion.
- Food Assistance Programs Food Pantry and Voucher DistributionProvides nutritious food to individuals and families through food pantries, offering support with dignity and compassion.
- Food PantriesProvides nutritious food to individuals and families through food pantries.
- Foster and Adoptive Placement Foster Care and Adoption ServicesPartners with DES and DCS to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in foster or adoptive homes and provides training and support to families.
- Foster and Adoptive Placement for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Foster Care and Adoption ServicesPartners with DES and DCS to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in foster or adoptive homes, providing training and support to these families.
- Foster and Adoptive Placement for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities Foster Care and Adoption ServicesPartners with DES and DCS to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in foster or adoptive homes and provides training and support to these families.
- Home-Delivered Meals Congregate Meals for SeniorsDelivers nutritious meals to homebound elderly individuals in Pima County.
- Meal Delivery for Homebound Elderly Congregate Meals for SeniorsDelivers nutritious meals to homebound elderly individuals in Pima County.
- Refugee Resettlement and Integration Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementBuilds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees each year through volunteer and community Co-Sponsor Team support. The organization also hosts immersive art events and the Colors of Resilience program to guide participants through the refugee experience using storytelling and creative reflection.
- Refugee Resettlement and Integration Support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementBuilds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees annually through volunteer and community Co-Sponsor Team support. The organization also hosts immersive art events and the Colors of Resilience program to guide participants through and engage with the refugee experience using storytelling and creative reflection.
- Refugee Resettlement and Support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementBuilds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees each year through volunteer and community Co-Sponsor Team support, and hosts immersive art events to guide participants through the refugee experience.
- Refugee Resettlement and Support Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementBuilds self-reliant foundations for approximately 400 refugees each year through volunteer and community Co-Sponsor Team support. Also hosts immersive art events and the Colors of Resilience program to engage participants with the refugee experience through storytelling, painting, and creative reflection.
- Support for Independent Living for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides home care services and assistance to older adults and individuals with disabilities in Southern Arizona, specifically in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties, to support their ability to live independently in their homes.
- Support for Independent Living for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides assistance and home care services to older adults and individuals with disabilities in Southern Arizona, specifically in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties, to support their ability to live independently in their homes. This includes delivering nutritious meals to homebound elderly individuals in Pima County.
- Support for Older Adults and Individuals with Disabilities Home-Based Rehabilitation TherapyProvides assistance and home care services to older adults and individuals with disabilities in Southern Arizona, specifically in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties, to support independent living in their homes.
- Support for Vulnerable Populations through Donor-Funded Initiatives Emergency Supply DistributionSupports programs serving children, families, older adults, refugees, and individuals in crisis through donor-funded initiatives.
- Volunteer Engagement and Community Connection Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers from individuals, congregations, and community groups through flexible opportunities (monthly and weekly) to support neighbors in need. Operates a network of volunteer leaders in congregations across Phoenix and Southern Arizona to connect communities with programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts.
- Volunteer Engagement and Community Connection Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers from individuals, congregations, and community groups through flexible opportunities to support neighbors in need. The organization also operates a network of volunteer leaders in congregations across Phoenix and Southern Arizona to connect communities with programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts.
- Volunteer Engagement and Community Mobilization Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers from individuals, congregations, and community groups through flexible opportunities (monthly and weekly) to support neighbors in need. The organization also operates a network of volunteer leaders in congregations across Phoenix and Southern Arizona to connect communities with programs, volunteer opportunities, and advocacy efforts.
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- Volunteer Engagement and Community Network Volunteer Mobilization & ManagementEngages volunteers from individuals, congregations, and community groups through flexible opportunities, and operates a network of volunteer leaders to connect communities with programs and advocacy efforts.
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- Aging in Place Support aging_in_placeProvides home-based services to promote independence for older adults and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to age in place within their communities.
- Aging in Place Support aging_in_placeThe organization supports aging in place by providing home-based services that promote independence for older adults and individuals with disabilities, allowing them to remain in their homes and communities.
- Aging in place through home-based services aging_in_placeThe organization supports older adults and individuals with disabilities to age in place by providing home-based services that promote independence.
- Build organizational capacity through strategic alliances strategic alliances for organizational capacity buildingStrengthens organizational capacity and service reach through business development and national strategic alliances, enabling sustainable growth and expanded impact.
- Collaborate across faith and community organizations for dignified service delivery faith-based_collaborative_servicePartners with faith-based groups across traditions and community organizations to deliver services that preserve dignity and inspire hope, expanding reach and inclusivity while maintaining Lutheran identity.
- Community Co-Sponsorship Model for Refugee Integration community_co-sponsorship_modelThe organization utilizes a community co-sponsorship model, engaging volunteers and community Co-Sponsor Teams to help refugees build self-reliant foundations and integrate into society.
- Community Co-Sponsorship for Refugee Integration community_co-sponsorship_modelThe organization utilizes a community co-sponsorship model, engaging volunteers and community Co-Sponsor Teams to help refugees build self-reliant foundations and integrate into society.
- Community Co-Sponsorship for Refugee Integration community_co-sponsorship_modelUtilizes volunteers and community Co-Sponsor Teams to provide support and build self-reliant foundations for refugees, fostering their integration into society.
- Community-Centered Food Assistance community-centered_food_assistanceThe organization operates food pantries as community-centered spaces that provide not only essential food resources but also foster comfort and connection among community members.
- Community-Centered Food Assistance community-centered_food_assistanceOperates food pantries as community-centered spaces that provide not only essential food resources but also foster comfort and connection among community members.
- Community-based, volunteer-driven service delivery volunteer-dependent_service_deliveryThe organization relies heavily on volunteers, particularly through community and faith-based networks, to deliver services, coordinate efforts, and build self-reliance within the communities it serves.
- Community-centered food assistance community-centered_food_assistanceThe organization operates food pantries as community hubs that offer not only food but also foster comfort and connection among individuals.
- Congregation-Based Community Engagement congregation-based volunteer coordinationEngages volunteer leaders within congregations to coordinate and expand opportunities for community service, disseminate information about services and needs, and organize fundraising efforts, thereby strengthening community involvement and program sustainability.
- Congregation-Based Community Engagement and Resource Mobilization congregation-based volunteer coordinationThe organization leverages local congregations by engaging volunteer leaders to coordinate and expand community service opportunities, using congregational networks to disseminate information about services and policy changes, and organizing fundraising events to sustain programs and increase community investment.
- Congregation-Based Community Engagement and Resource Mobilization congregation-based volunteer coordinationThe organization leverages local congregations to coordinate volunteer efforts, disseminate information about services and policy changes, and organize fundraising events and sponsorships, thereby strengthening community engagement and resource mobilization.
- Create community-centered spaces for food assistance community-centered_food_assistanceOperates food pantries as community-centered spaces that provide not only food but also comfort and connection, fostering dignity and social support alongside material aid.
- Creative Empathy Programming creative_empathy_programmingUtilizes art and storytelling as tools to cultivate empathy and understanding of the refugee experience, highlighting resilience through creative expression.
- Creative Empathy Programming for Refugee Experience creative_empathy_programmingThe organization uses art and storytelling as a method to foster empathy and understanding of the refugee experience, emphasizing resilience through creative expression.
- Creative Empathy Programming for Refugees creative_empathy_programmingThe organization uses art and storytelling as a method to foster empathy and understanding of the refugee experience, emphasizing resilience through creative expression.
- Creative empathy programming for refugees creative_empathy_programmingThe organization uses art and storytelling as a method to build empathy and understanding of the refugee experience, highlighting resilience through creative expression.
- Empower foster and adoptive families through training and support family_empowerment_foster_careProvides training, resources, and compassionate guidance to foster and adoptive families to enhance their capacity to support individuals with developmental disabilities, promoting stability and long-term care.
- Faith-Based Advocacy for Justice faith-based advocacyEngages in non-partisan public policy advocacy as a faith-based expression of ministry, aiming to advance justice and compassion through influencing legislation and public funding decisions.
- Faith-Based Collaborative Service faith-based_collaborative_serviceCollaborates with faith-based groups across diverse traditions and community organizations to deliver services that uphold dignity and inspire hope, while maintaining inclusive practices regardless of religious affiliation.
- Faith-Based Collaborative Service Delivery faith-based_collaborative_serviceThe organization collaborates with faith-based groups across multiple traditions and community organizations to deliver services that preserve dignity and inspire hope, leveraging diverse community assets.
- Faith-Based Public Policy Advocacy faith-based advocacyThe organization engages in non-partisan public policy advocacy as a faith-based expression of ministry, aiming to advance justice and compassion through influencing legislation and public funding decisions.
- Faith-based advocacy and community engagement faith-based advocacyThe organization leverages its faith-based identity and networks to engage in non-partisan public policy advocacy, disseminate information, and mobilize congregations for fundraising and community investment, aiming to advance justice and compassion.
- Faith-based advocacy and policy engagement faith-based advocacyEngages in non-partisan public policy advocacy as a faith-based expression of ministry, mobilizing congregations and interfaith coalitions to influence legislation and funding decisions to advance justice and compassion.
- Family Empowerment for Foster and Adoptive Care family_empowerment_foster_careThe organization empowers foster and adoptive families by providing training, resources, and compassionate guidance, specifically to support individuals with developmental disabilities and strengthen family units.
- Family Empowerment in Foster Care family_empowerment_foster_careEmpowers foster and adoptive families through comprehensive training, resources, and compassionate guidance to effectively support individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Foster empathy and refugee resilience through creative expression creative_empathy_programmingUses art and storytelling to help the public understand the refugee experience, emphasizing resilience and promoting empathy as a core component of integration and community acceptance.
- Inclusive Faith-Based Service Provision inclusive_faith-based_serviceThe organization provides services and employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of religious affiliation, while maintaining its Lutheran roots, demonstrating an inclusive approach to faith-based service.
- Inclusive, collaborative faith-based service inclusive_faith-based_serviceThe organization collaborates with diverse faith-based groups and community organizations to deliver services that preserve dignity and inspire hope, while providing services and employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of religious affiliation, rooted in Lutheran values.
- Informal Caregiver Support informal_caregiver_supportThe organization supports informal caregiving networks by providing resources and skill-building to family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, offering an alternative to traditional childcare and strengthening community support systems.
- Informal Caregiver Support informal_caregiver_supportStrengthens informal caregiving networks by providing resources and skill-building to family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, offering an alternative to traditional childcare and support systems.
- Lead with faith-based commitment to community transformation faith-based community transformationGuides organizational leadership and culture through a commitment to faith, service, and community transformation, aligning internal values with external impact.
- Leverage volunteers and congregation-based coordination for service delivery volunteer-dependent_service_deliveryUses volunteers as a core component of service delivery, coordinated through congregation-based volunteer leaders and Co-Sponsor Teams, to expand community service capacity and build self-reliant foundations, particularly for refugee and food assistance programs.
- Maintain inclusive services while rooted in Lutheran faith inclusive_faith-based_serviceProvides services and employment opportunities to all regardless of religious affiliation, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility while grounding operations in Lutheran values and identity.
- Multi-Channel Community Engagement multi-channel community engagementEmploys a multi-channel approach to invite public participation through advocacy, donations, and volunteering, broadening community involvement and support.
- Multi-Channel Community Engagement multi-channel community engagementThe organization employs a multi-channel engagement model to invite public participation through various avenues such as advocacy, donations, and volunteering, fostering broad community involvement.
- Multi-channel community engagement multi-channel community engagementThe organization invites public participation through various channels including advocacy, donations, and volunteering to broaden its impact and reach.
- Multi-channel community engagement through faith and community networks multi-channel community engagementUses a multi-channel model to engage the public through advocacy, donations, and volunteering, leveraging congregational networks for outreach, fundraising, and awareness to strengthen community investment and program sustainability.
- Strengthen informal caregiving networks informal_caregiver_supportSupports family, friend, and neighbor caregivers by providing resources and skill-building, offering an alternative to institutional care and reinforcing community-based support systems.
- Support aging in place through home-based services aging_in_placeProvides home-based services to promote independence for older adults and individuals with disabilities, enabling them to remain in their homes and communities safely and with dignity.
- Support for informal caregiving networks informal_caregiver_supportThe organization strengthens informal caregiving by providing resources and skill-building to family, friend, and neighbor caregivers, offering an alternative to traditional childcare and empowering foster and adoptive families.
- Volunteer-Dependent Service Delivery volunteer-dependent_service_deliveryThe organization relies on volunteers as a core component of its service delivery model, leveraging community engagement to expand its reach and impact.
- Volunteer-Dependent Service Delivery volunteer-dependent_service_deliveryThe organization relies on volunteers as a core component of its service delivery model, leveraging community involvement to extend its reach and impact.
- Volunteer-Dependent Service Delivery volunteer-dependent_service_deliveryRelies on volunteers as a fundamental component of service delivery, leveraging community engagement to extend reach and impact.
named programs · 11
what they call their work
Aging & Disability Services
Provides assistance to older adults and people with disabilities in Southern Arizona, including home care, habilitation, Meals on Wheels, and grocery shopping services, to help them live independently in their homes.
Colors of Resilience
Art-based educational event that immerses participants in the refugee experience through storytelling and painting to build empathy and understanding
Family Resource Centers
Supports families with children birth to age five through workshops, screenings, parenting education, and resource connections; assists with SNAP and AHCCCS applications in partnership with First Things First
Family, Friends, and Neighbors
Free program offering caregivers essential resources to improve care, prevent burnout, foster community, and strengthen caregiving skills for children in non-traditional childcare settings
Food Pantries
Provides nutritious food to individuals and families facing hardship, offering support with dignity and compassion in multiple Arizona locations
Foster and Adoption
Partners with DES and DCS to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in safe, loving homes; provides training, resources, and support for foster and adoptive families
Home Care
Provides in-home care services enabling seniors and individuals with disabilities to live independently in Pima, Santa Cruz, and Cochise Counties
Meals on Wheels
Brings nutritious meals to homebound elderly in Pima County as part of Aging & Disability Services
Refugee & Immigration Services
Provides resettlement services including pre-arrival housing, case management, employment support, education services, and women's empowerment for approximately 400 refugees annually in Phoenix and Tucson
Refugee Youth Mentor Program
Mentorship program connecting refugee youth with supportive community members
Women's Empowerment
Program supporting refugee women through skill-building, education, and community integration
relationships · 24
who they work with
- ALTCS Government — Contract partner for delivery of services to individuals with disabilities and older adults.
- American Heart Association Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- Area Agencies on Aging Government — Funds services as part of the Older Americans Act Program.
- Arizona Costume Institute at the Phoenix Art Museum Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- Arizona Department of Economic Security Government — Funds services under contract as part of public programs for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
- Ballet Arizona Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- Community groups Partner — Community groups collaborate with LSS to deliver services and support.
- Congregations Partner — Congregations participate in volunteering and community support efforts.
- DCCC Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- DCS Government — Contract partner for service delivery.
- DCS Partner — Partnership to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in foster or adoptive homes.
- DDD Government — Contract partner for services to individuals with disabilities.
- DES Partner — Partnership to place children and adults with developmental disabilities in foster or adoptive homes.
- Diocese of Phoenix Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- ELCA Network — Member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
- Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Network — Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is affiliated with and serves as the social service arm of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
- First Things First Partner — Partnership to support families with children birth to age five through Family Resource Centers.
- Gregorian University Foundation Partner — Leadership involvement through fundraising, advocacy, or board service
- Individuals Partner — Individuals volunteer and contribute to support LSS programs.
- LCMS Network — Member of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
- Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod Network — Recognized by the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod and operates as a pan-Lutheran organization serving as the social service arm for the broader Lutheran Church.
- Ruth Escobar Partner — Contact person for organizing Colors of Resilience events with churches or organizations.
- community Co-Sponsor Teams Partner — Community groups that partner with LSS-SW to support refugee resettlement and integration
- congregations across Phoenix and Southern Arizona Partner — Volunteer leaders from local congregations collaborate with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest to coordinate services, communication, fundraising, and advocacy.