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The ministries of Lutheran Church Charities are followed by local, national and international media, specifically in the areas of LCC K-9 Ministries, Disaster Response and Crisis Response. To read more about how LCC shares the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to the communities we serve, follow us In The News.
Comfort Dogs Relieve stress of those traveling though o'hare airport
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Tobias (Lord of Glory - Grayslake, Illinois) (Friday, December 21, 2018 - WBBM News Radio / Rob Hart) CLICK HERE to listen to the broadcast and read the article 
Police K-9’s from Northbrook Church Comfort First Responders
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Emma, Ruthie, Hannah & Jacob (LCC Staff) (December 19, 2018 – CBS 2 Chicago) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
‘God is Good’: Lutherans Bear Christ’s Mercy after Taylorville Tornado
Winamac Community Mourns the Loss of Child Killed in School Bus Crash
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Barnabas (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana) and Caleb (Immanuel – Valparaiso, Indiana) (Thursday, December 6, 2018 – WSBT 22 News / Katlin Connin) CLICK HERE to view broadcast and read article 
Giving in time of need
Turning to Animals During Disasters
LCC President / CEO Tim Hetzner & LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Zina (Thursday, November 29, 2018 – The Weather Channel / Alex Wilson) CLICK HERE to see broadcast 
The Animals of California’s Devastating Camp Fire
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry (Monday, November 26, 2018 – vision.org.au) CLICK HERE to read the article 
The Animals of California’s Devastating Camp Fire
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) & Aaron (St. John – Napa, California) (Tuesday, November 20, 2018 – theatlantic.com / Alan Taylor) CLICK HERE to read the article & see photos 
Lutheran Comfort Dogs Bring Compassion, Care During Disasters
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs (Tuesday, November 20, 2018 – Care2.com / Laura Goldman) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Lutheran Comfort Dogs Bring Compassion, Care During Disasters
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs (Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Religion News / Cathleen Falsani) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Comfort Dogs Gather to Send Off Firefighters Battling California Wildfire
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs (Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – WHDH News / Frank O’Laughlin) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
These Dogs Travel to Offer Comfort During Tragedies like the Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs (Saturday, November 10, 2018 – San Gabriel Valley Tribune / Christopher Yee) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Comfort Dog Helps Students Read Aloud
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mary (St. Paul’s – Janesville, Wisconsin) (Monday, November 5, 2018 – Beloit Daily News / Hillary Gavan) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
Furry Peace, Fluffy Justice will Visit Crime Victims
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Peace (Trinity – Orlando, Florida) (Tuesday, October 23, 2018 – Orlando Sentinel / Gail Tziperman Lotan) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
Attendees Get Warm Reception at Fire District Open House
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Ministry (Friday, October 19, 2018 – Prospect Heights eNews) CLICK HERE to see photo and caption 
Rebecca Rosario and Casey Fiut, Victim Advocates with City of Prospect Heights
LCC Disaster Response (Friday, October 19, 2018 – Prospect Heights eNews) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Double the Love
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Sage & Zoey (Concordia University Wisconsin – Mequon, Wisconsin) (Fall/Winter 2018 – Concordian Magazine / Kali Thiel, University Affairs) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
Real World ‘Paw Patrol’ Responds Wherever There Is Trouble
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Charity (Brookfield Lutheran – Brookfield, Wisconsin) (Sunday, October 7, 2018 – CBS 58 Sunday Morning News / Brendan Cullerton) CLICK HERE to view the broadcast 
Students Raise Money for Comfort Dogs from Oct. 1 Shooting
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Lois (First Good Shepherd – Las Vegas, Nevada) (Monday, October 1, 2018 – Las Vegas Review-Journal / Richard Velotta) CLICK HERE to read the article 
North Joshua Students Interact with Comfort Dog
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Pax (St. Paul – Fort Worth, Texas) (Friday, September 28, 2018 – Cleburne Times-Review / Ashley Rose) CLICK HERE to read the entire article St. Paul Lutheran Hosting A Night of Faith and Fur
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Leah (Immanuel – Danbury, Connecticut) (Saturday, September 22, 2018 – Observer) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Emergency Situations
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Mahlah (Our Savior – Milford, Illinois) (Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – WCIA 3 The Morning Show) CLICK HERE to view broadcast 
Reuben the Comfort Dog
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Reuben (First Lutheran – Yuba City, California) (Monday, September 17, 2018 – Good Day Sacramento / Cami Brown) CLICK HERE to view broadcast 
Dogs Provide Comfort to Students after Tragedy
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs Barnabas (Trinity – Hobart, Indiana), Bethany (Trinity – Danville, Illinois), and Naomi (Holy Cross – Indianapolis, Indiana (Monday, August 27, 2018 – The Seymour Tribune / Zach Spicer) CLICK HERE to read article 
Coping with Loss: How Hines VA Helps Grieving Families
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry (LCC Squad) (August 2018 – Hines Happenings Newsletter) CLICK HERE to read article (page 3) 
As California burns, Lutherans care
LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs (August 17, 2018 – Reporter- Official Newspaper of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod/Tiffany Silverberg) CLICK HERE to read the article Editorial: Reflections On Fire
Comfort dogs help communities Dealing with tragedy
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gabriel (Messiah – Houston, Texas) and Joy (Gloria Dei – Houston, Texas) (July 19, 2018 – KPRC Click2Houston/ Rose-Anne Aragon) CLICK HERE to read the article 
K-9 Ministry Links Faith and Fur
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Gideon (St. Michael’s – Bloomington, Minnesota) (July 6, 2018 – Star Tribune / Jean Hopfensperger) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Downtown Trinity Lutheran Church offers 'Peace' through trained Golden Retriever
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Peace (Trinity – Orlando, Florida) (Sunday, July 1, 2018 – Orlando Sentinel / Lisa Maria Garza) CLICK HERE to read the article 
Dog lovers are at home in Scituate
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Obadiah (Christ Lutheran – Scituate, Massachusetts) (Thursday, June 14, 2018 – Wicked Local - Scituate / Ruth Thompson) CLICK HERE to read article 
Great Mills Strong
(Thursday, May 31, 2018 – Winston Media / Ed Winston Delmoro) In a time of tragedy, the community surrounding Great Mills High School comes together to show their love and support to the students and staff. The outpouring of love has helped in the process of transitioning and healing to those who were affected. These are just some of the ways the community has shown their support. #GreatMillsStrong #WeAreGreatMills #HornetStrong CLICK HERE to watch the video 
FBI Responded to Dixon High School Shooting to Comfort Students
LCC K-9 Police Ministry Dog Shiloh (Christ Our Savior – Dixon, Illinois) (Wednesday, May 23, 2018 – Fox 32 Chicago) CLICK HERE to watch video 
After Santa Fe High School Shooting, These Comfort Dogs Are Helping Victims
(Thursday, May 24, 2018 - Corpus Christi Caller-Times / Julie Garcia) CLICK HERE to read the entire article 
Dogs Help Community Deal with Santa Fe Shooting
Lutheran Women’s Group Helps Missions
We’re spending a day in the life of JoJo the comfort dog to find out how she’s making a difference in the health of the seniors she visits.
On the Job with JoJO
LCC K-9 Comfort Dog JoJo (Living Christ – Arlington Heights, Illinois) (Sunday, May 20, 2018 – WGN Living Healthy / Melissa Kula) CLICK HERE to see broadcast 
Immanuel Lutheran School Students Cheered to See Kare 9 Dogs Ride Fire Truck
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Butch and Britta (LCC Squad) (Monday, May 7, 2018 – Journal Standard / Jane Lethlean) CLICK HERE to read full article 
“Kare-9” Dogs Spend the Day with Local Students
LCC Kare 9 Military Ministry Dogs Butch and Britta (LCC Squad) (Friday, May 4, 2018 – WIFR 23 CBS) CLICK HERE to view broadcast and read article |