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LCC Brings Comfort to Grieving FSU Campus

4/23/2025

 
During its deployment to Florida State University in Tallahassee, Lutheran Church Charities teams touched many lives, and their presence did not go unnoticed. Numerous news outlets captured and shared LCC's story, and we’re honored to share a few of those moments with you below.

FIRST COAST NEWS
Interview with Paul Soost, Top Dog for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Peace (Trinity - Orlando, Florida)
 
WCTV report on furry friends soothing anxieties
 
TALLAHASSEE DEMOCRAT PHOTO GALLERY
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Thousands of Florida State University students, staff, and elected officials gathered Friday, April 18, 2025 on Langford Green for a vigil the evening after a shooter killed two and injured six at the student union building. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)
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Multiple Lutheran Church Charities K-9 Comfort Dogs were on the Florida State University campus Friday, April 18, 2025, for a vigil the evening after a shooter killed two and injured six. (Alicia Devine/Tallahassee Democrat)

Jesus, People, Dogs: I’m In!

3/19/2025

 
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In an inspiring article in The Anchor, Julie Blyckert, a dedicated leader, known as "Top Dog", for LCC K-9 Comfort Dog Isaac at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Spokane Valley, Washington, reflects on the profound question of what it means to be "called into ministry" by God.
 
Drawing from her personal journey, Julie shares how God’s calling has shaped her life in ways she may not have fully understood until now.
 
Her story serves as a testament to how God prepares each of us for ministry in unique and meaningful ways, often long before we recognize it.
 
Read Julie's story online

LCC featured in Medical Reserve Corps media campaign

3/19/2025

 
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Lutheran Church Charities President/CEO Rev. Chris Singer is featured in an advertising campaign for the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Program in Illinois.

The program is part of a network of volunteer units that work to improve local emergency response capabilities, reduce public health risks and vulnerabilities, and build community preparedness. MRC has partnered with LCC in training and crisis response coordination.
 
Watch the 30-second commercial: MRC_Social_#2_02072025.mp4
 
Watch the 2½-minute promo: https://youtu.be/8f620hiIC3g?si=zLTDjwkFcslS-zi0

Spokane Valley's canine hero, Isaac, offers solace amidst LA wildfire devastation

1/16/2025

 
KREM 2 News
January 16, 2025

As wildfires continue to devastate communities across the Los Angeles area, dozens of people from the Inland Northwest have stepped up to help those in need. Among these dedicated responders is an unexpected hero: Isaac, a six-and-a-half-year-old golden retriever with a gift for bringing comfort and healing to those in crisis.

CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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Biden visits Bourbon Street in New Orleans after attack

1/8/2025

 
Reuters
January 6, 2025

U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday visited the scene of the New Year's Day attack in New Orleans that left 14 people dead and dozens of others injured when a U.S. Army veteran rammed a truck into a crowd of revelers.
 
CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden in front of LCC's Hearts of Mercy & Compassion set up at the site of the deadly New Year’s truck attack, in New Orleans, Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

Glenpool church's comfort dog helps New Orleans attack victims, responders

1/6/2025

 
Channel 2 Tulsa
January 6, 2025

Persis the Comfort Dog  (King of Kings Lutheran Church - Glenpool, Oklahoma) dug a legacy from helping trauma victims and first responders across the south for almost three years and now lends a helping paw to New Orleans.

CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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14 more memorial crosses are now on Bourbon St; Meet the team who made them

1/5/2025

 
FOX8 New Orleans
January 5, 2025

LCC's Hearts of Mercy & Compassion bearing names of all 14 victims are positioned along Canal Street in a memorial to the Bourbon Street terror attack.


CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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Lutheran Church Charities members and comfort dog head to New Orleans after truck attack

1/4/2025

 
FOX23 Tulsa
January 4, 2025

Rev. Chris Singer, Lutheran Church Charities' President/CEO talks about sending members from Tulsa, including a very special K9 friend, to New Orleans days after the tragedy on Bourbon Street.

CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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Comfort dogs visit Apalachee High School

9/18/2024

 
FOX 5 Atlanta
September 12, 2024

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs came to help the grieving families at Apalachee High School. Watch the broadcast to see how they helped the community cope.
 
CLICK HERE to watch the broadcast
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Most students and teachers in district return to class after Apalachee High shooting

9/18/2024

 
WDBJ 7
Madeline Montgomery - September 10, 2024

LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs visited campuses in Barrow County as students returned to class after deadly shooting at Apalachee High School.

CLICK HERE to read the article
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