Raise for LFS is an annual fundraising and awards celebration that brings together supporters, community partners, and advocates to recognize individuals and organizations making a positive impact in the community. The event highlights the Lutheran Family Services (LFS) mission of providing behavioral health, family support, refugee and immigrant services, housing assistance, and other human care programs across Nebraska. Funds raised help support LFS’s programs that strengthen individuals, families, and communities.
2026 Award Winners:
- Faith in Action Award – JustServe – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Faith in Action Award – Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church
- Heart of LFS Award – Children’s Nebraska
- Builders of Hope Award – Gaye Lynn Schaffart
- Graef-Fogelstrom Award – Della Goscho, Mycki Nissen and Centris Federal Credit Union
Impact of Donor Support
By supporting Raise for LFS, donors do more than fund programs. They help create opportunities for healing, stability, belonging, and long-term success. Together, we are transforming lives, strengthening communities, and ensuring that those facing life’s greatest challenges have access to the support they need to thrive.
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