Mission Statement: Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSS/NCA) walks with those in need and mobilizes community partners to provide services that offer hope and rebuild lives.

Vision Statement: Proclaiming God’s grace, we compassionately work to create a society where the most vulnerable among us find wholeness, justice and self-sufficiency.

History of the Organization: Compassion. Community. Collaboration. For nearly a century, LSS/NCA has embraced these principles as an organization. Founded in 1917 when a number of local Lutheran congregations joined together to provide food, clothing, and shelter to families in need, LSS/NCA continually evolves while remaining focused on our commitment to protecting our most vulnerable neighbors. From the beginning, we have tailored our programs to respond to emerging challenges in our neighborhoods. Whether sheltering a family during the Great Depression, welcoming a displaced Vietnamese refugee to America in the 1970s, or most recently providing a safe space for a child with HIV to connect with other affected children at our Youth Haven Camps, our services stem directly from the needs of the community.

What We Do:

• Adoption/Foster Care
• Community Education and Congregational Partnerships
• Disaster Response
• Refugee/Immigrant Services
• Youth Haven Camps