"THANK YOU FOR
BRINGING THE DOGS."

First Responders are used to taking care of others and being the heroes. But when the LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry showed up for them in Charlotte, N.C., this May, as four slain law enforcement officers were laid to rest, it was another example of Lutheran Church Charities bringing HOPE FOR THE HURTING. With pets and snuggles, these men and women in uniform took a few moments to be vulnerable and process their own grief and trauma. Handlers prayed and talked with many of them, right at the time they needed it.  ​

As a supporter of LCC, your financial gifts make days like this possible. We thank you.

You are making a difference in the lives of untold people and entire communities. For this work to continue and even grow, would you provide an extra gift to LCC’s 12/31 Year-End Campaign?

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In May, four LCC K-9 Comfort Dog teams and LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion journeyed to Charlotte, N.C., in response to the tragic shooting that killed four law enforcement officers. They attended vigils and memorial services, met with families, and visited station houses to uplift officers. This video recaps the impact of the ministry work supported by donors of Lutheran Church Charities.

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Your Generosity is a Beacon
​of HOPE for the Hurting!

As we approach the end of 2024, I want to thank you for your unwavering support of Lutheran Church Charities. Your faithful generosity this year has been a beacon of HOPE FOR THE HURTING. Through your partnership with LCC, you have reached out to individuals and families who are navigating their darkest moments — the anguish of losing a loved one, the despair after a natural disaster, the heaviness of grief.

Each gift you have made to LCC has not just been a charitable donation; it is a LIFELINE that you have extended to thousands of precious people, dearly loved by Jesus.

And now in the final weeks of 2024, the demand for emotional and spiritual care has reached unprecedented levels. In the wake left by devastating hurricanes and tragic school shootings, the communities we serve are in urgent need of assistance and encouragement.

A strong response to our 12/31 year-end fundraising campaign is CRUCIAL to ensuring that we can continue to make a difference in the lives of those in crisis. Your support is ESSENTIAL in helping us provide the care and comfort that reflects the presence of Jesus, which they so desperately need.

Will you continue your support of Lutheran Church Charities as 2024 draws to a close?

I sincerely hope you will. As President and CEO, I deeply value the trust you place in LCC. It is a BLESSING that empowers all LCC ministry teams — Disaster Response, Hearts of Mercy & Compassion, Human Care, and K-9 Comfort Dogs — to share the mercy, compassion, and presence of Jesus Christ with those who are suffering and in need. With your ongoing support, I truly believe we can make a profound difference in the lives of many — offering not just tangible aid, but a message of eternal HOPE.

THANK YOU for being our partner in sharing the comfort of Jesus!

Rev. Chris Singer
President/CEO
Lutheran Church Charities