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October 2025

 

The latest news and insights about hot topics, collaborations, events and resources for our national network.

From expanding housing with services to strengthening families and amplifying our shared faith-based voice, our network is driving change where it matters most!

 

— Alesia Frerichs, President & CEO

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LEADING TOGETHER

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Growing Affordable Housing Through Partnership

 

Our network is expanding affordable housing through new partnerships. California Lutheran Homes recently celebrated the opening of the Biddy Mason Charitable home for foster youth in Los Angeles. This is just one example of the innovative partnerships across our network.

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YOUR NETWORK AT WORK

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New Framework Offers Roadmap to Family Stability

Lutheran Services in America partnered with Chapin Hall to release a new Family Stabilization Initiative framework for practitioners and organizations to strengthen partnerships, deepen investment in people and systems, and find pathways for families to thrive.

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Cross-sector Collaboration in Montana

The Family Stabilization Initiative and the Rural Aging Action Network came together in Billings, Montana, to strengthen how we support whole families and communities.

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Welcoming Sarah Haight to LSA

Lutheran Services in America welcomes Sarah Haight as its new vice president of program planning and growth. Sarah will play a critical role in advancing the long-term strategic objectives of our network.

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VIEW FROM THE HILL

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Strengthening Our United Faith-Based Voice Through New LSA Policy & Advocacy Committee

Our pilot Public Policy and Advocacy Committee is transitioning into a permanent body that will elevate our network’s federal policy agenda and advance priority issues such as Medicaid, affordable housing, and workforce development.

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Congress Watch: Midterm Elections

Key races in the House and Senate are beginning to take shape and we’re closely tracking toss-up contests that will determine the future control of Congress.

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EVENTS

Capitol Conversations: Oct. 23 (Virtual) — Register (Capitol Conversations is normally held on the third Thursday of each month.)

Strength & Service Series: Oct. 29, 2025 (Virtual) — Register

LeadingAge member reception: Nov. 2, 2025 (Boston) — RSVP

Housing Solutions Collaborative meeting: Nov. 12–13, 2025 (Reston, Va.) — Register

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PARTNER SPOTLIGHT

Johnson Kendall Johnson (JKJ) is an insurance brokerage and risk management firm specializing in the senior living and health and human services industries. JKJ serves 375+ senior living clients across the country, including many Lutheran Services in America members. Interested in learning more? Contact Raf Haciski or check out their website.

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