Contact & Location for Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
About Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries is a comprehensive service organization rooted in the Lutheran tradition of compassionate care, tracing its origins back to 1868. Based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, Diakon empowers approximately 70,000 children, youth, families, and older adults annually through an extensive range of programs including adoption and foster care, family preservation, behavioral health counseling, at-risk youth services, affordable housing, and community-based senior services. Operating from nearly 25 service centers and affordable housing communities across Pennsylvania and Maryland, Diakon serves people of all faiths and backgrounds through gracious hospitality and charitable care. The organization's mission—expressed as "Many Hands, guided by One Heart"—reflects its commitment to walking alongside individuals at every stage of life.
First-Time Visitor Info for Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries
Dress Code: Not specified — please contact the church directly. Service Format: Diakon is primarily a social services organization rather than a congregational church; visitors interested in Lutheran worship should inquire about affiliated congregations. Visitor Tips: Diakon welcomes individuals and families seeking assistance with adoption, foster care, counseling, housing, or senior services; those interested in supporting the ministry's work are encouraged to contact the organization directly.
Note: Church information may be outdated. Please verify details with the church directly before visiting.
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