Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services

Mission: In response to Christ's love, Lutheran Social Services of New England serves and cares for people in need, regardless of their background: religious or ethnic. Since opening an orphanage in 1872 in Roxbury, Massachusetts, LSSNE has been caring for children, youth, adults and the aged through professional, caring programs and services throughout New England. Through its 48 programs, LSSNE serves well over 2400 individuals each day. LSSNE is the social ministry outreach of New England congregations of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod.

Target demographics: people and communities

Direct beneficiaries per year: more than 20,000 individuals.

Geographic areas served: New England

Programs: services for families, children, refugees, young families, and elders. .