Dear Melina,

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we have met - and surpassed - our $15,000 goal! Raising a total of $15,245.00. 

At Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), we believe that we are called to serve our neighbors, welcome the stranger, and uphold the inherent dignity of every person.  

Over the past 100 days, we have faced unprecedented challenges, and our work will likely continue to be tested. But I am deeply heartened by the generous support from our community. Your donations allow our work to remain nimble, innovative, and responsive to the needs of our community. 

Together, we will continue to accompany our neighbors - fostering resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities – during these uncertain times. 

Thank you for renewing hope this spring. 

In gratitude, 

CEO, LSSNCA

PS: Missed our Town Hall, A Call to Welcome: Supporting our Refugee and Immigrant Neighbors on April 29? Watch a recording. Passcode: aP&Rw2y2

LSSNCA collaborated with local governments and business partners to host two employment assistance events in Maryland. Over 100 participants registered for apprenticeships, job training, and future employment opportunities.  

Below are three easy action items to ensure our communities remain committed to welcoming people seeking safety during this difficult time. 

1. Contact your members of Congress to urge them to demand that the administration lift the refugee ban.  
2.  Register to participate in RCUSA’s Advocacy Days in June to build Congressional support for humanitarian programs.  There’s a particular need for residents of Maryland's 1st and 5th Congressional Districts. 
3. Donate to provide newly arrived refugee families with housing, job training, and essentials as they rebuild their lives.   



To stay updated on recent policy changes, litigation updates, and Congressional actions affecting people seeking safety, read LSSNCA’s weekly blog, State of Welcome.