Get Involved

How can I give to support LFS?

  • Click here to set up a monthly gift or to make a one time donation.

  • You can help support many of our programs, including refugee resettlement by shopping our Wish List by clicking HERE for Refugee Services, HERE for Centers for Health Families, and HERE for Children’s Services.

    You can also support the former foster youth now living at Dana Village by shopping this Dana Wish List.

    Thank you for your generosity!

  • Thank you for your interest in donating essential items for refugees in Nebraska! Unfortunately, we are not able to pick items up. Please be sure to view our list of approved items and sign up for a designated drop-off time.

    Accepted Furniture

    • Furniture must be in good repair  
      • Couches
      • Living room chairs
      • Coffee tables
      • End tables
      • Dressers and wardrobe
      • Dining room table and chairs

    Accepted Household Goods   

    • Kitchenware
    • Silverware sets
    • Dish sets
    • Pots/pans
    • Mixing bowls/serving bowls
    • Kitchen utensils
    • Can openers
    • Rice cookers
    • Pressure cookers
    • Toaster
    • Blenders
    • Kettle/water cooker
    • Coffee maker
    • Ovenware

    Accepted Bathroom, Bedroom and Household Supplies 

    • Shower curtain and curtain rods
    • Bathmats
    • Mop and broom
    • Light bulbs
    • Trash bags
    • Tool kits
    • Items that must be new
      • Linens, towels, bed sheets, and blankets
      • Hygiene items
      • Cleaning supplies
      • Baby supplies

    Items We Cannot Accept

    • We cannot accept clothing donations
    • We cannot accept used towels, linens, and bedding
    • We cannot accept any furniture that requires more than two people to move
      • Many of our clients live in apartments and smaller houses that do not have space for large furniture. Additionally, we need to be able to easily move furniture.
    • We cannot accept used mattresses or bed frames
    • We cannot accept used car seats or boosters
      • We can only accept these items new to ensure the safety of our clients
    • We cannot accept anything that is broken, missing hardware or in poor condition
  • Corporate Impact Partners and Event Sponsors ensure the growth and sustainability of vital programs that make a real impact on the lives of people who are most vulnerable.

    For more information about becoming a Corporate Impact Partner or to sponsor an LFS event, contact our Events Coordinator at Rachel.Evans@oneLFS.org

     

    Download our Corporate Impact Partners Brochure

     

     

How can I volunteer to support LFS?

  • If you want to support LFS with your time and talents, please visit our volunteer website.

    After you create a volunteer account, you will be able to learn more about additional volunteer opportunities that are available.

    For questions, please contact us at info@OneLFS.org 

     

  • We are honored that you are interested in serving as a board member on the Lutheran Family Services Board of Directors.

    Lutheran Family Services has a mission to express God’s love for all people by providing quality human care services that build and strengthen individual, family and community life. Directors guide the organization’s policy direction in an effort to ensure that we accomplish our mission.

    Thank you for considering Board of Directors involvement, and for the personal time and energy that you will be putting into this important aspect of building a stronger Board and thus a stronger community.

    In our sincere effort to successfully recruit a qualified and diverse slate of candidates, we have developed a comprehensive selection process. The process includes the following six steps:

    STEP 1:   All interested parties should carefully review the LFS Board Member Position Description to self-assess their qualifications and their realistic view of the time commitment that Board service will require.

    STEP 2:   Each candidate should then complete the electronic application in full. All applications must be received electronically. You will need the following to complete your application:

    • Prior board experience
    • Three references
    • Volunteer experience
    • Resume to upload

    STEP 3:   The Governance Committee will carefully review and assess all applications and will select candidates for further consideration.

    STEP 4:   The Governance Committee will select a group of candidates for in-person interviews.

    STEP 5:   The Governance Committee will select the finalist pool for full Board consideration.

    STEP 6:   The Board elects the new Directors at its third-quarter Board meeting to serve an initial three-year term, beginning January 1.

    LFS is also led by our LFS Foundation Board , which meets four times per year, just as the Corporate Board does. The Josiah’s Place Board meets twice each year.