Real Help. Real Hope.
A donation to Lutheran Family Services supports the most vulnerable members of our community. From children facing abuse to those needing drug use therapy and refugee assistance, your contribution makes a significant difference.
Sustained Giving Program
Set it and forget it. Make your monthly pledge here!
Gift of Grain
Gifting grain is one of the most efficient ways to support LFS. Learn more here!
Planned Giving
Your estate can leave a legacy of service for generations to come.
Wish List
We make it easy. Visit our Amazon wish lists now.
Employer Match
Many employers will match your donation.
Corporate Impact Partners
A partnership created specifically for businesses.
Thrivent Action Teams
Calling all Thrivent members! Did you know that last year, 50 Action Teams benefited LFS? We hope to double that number this year. We need your help! Fill out your team today.
Well-being Box
Our Well-being Box program is designed for churches and groups, providing all the tools needed to collect items that assist our community’s most vulnerable members.
Dana Village
LFS has launched a 10-year strategic plan for the former Dana College Campus, called “Dana Village,” which provides holistic support, including affordable housing, for young people aging out of the foster care system.
We’d Love to Hear From You!
In Person
Smith Center
7929 West Center Road
Omaha NE, 68124
By Mail
Lutheran Family Services
7929 West Center Road
Omaha NE, 68124
By Phone
Give us a call at 531-444-3556 and ask to speak to the Development Team. We look forward to hearing from you.
“Giving grain means more to me than just writing a check. It’s personal and tangible. I feel like it’s a part of me – something I can think about from planting to harvest. I appreciate that it allows me to have a personal connection with the people I’m helping through my gift of grain.”
– Rick Hilgenkamp, LFS Donor
Sustained Giving Program
Make your monthly pledge here!
This dedicated group of consistent donors is the foundation of our wide range of services. Setting up a recurring donation is easy and can provide the essential support that LFS needs to carry out the mission you care about. All it takes is a voided check or an online donation (select the “monthly” option) to make a significant impact.
Did you know? A healthy donor base is indicated by the growth seen in the monthly giving pool. Many believe that contributing $20 a month won’t make a difference, but LFS has set a goal of signing up 50 new monthly givers in 2025.
Gifts of Grain Program
You can increase your gift by 30% or more while lowering taxable income.
Gifting grain directly from the elevator or co-op is one of the most efficient ways to support LFS. Gifts of Grain donors appreciate the ease and efficiency of this donation method, emphasizing the ability to be “great stewards” of the blessings given to you. Your financial planner or tax expert can further advise you, but for demonstration purposes only, refer to the chart below to see the impact gifts of grain can have for LFS.
Planned Giving
Family, legacy, and charity.
Donors give generously because they care deeply about their favorite causes. As they support these causes during their lifetimes, they also think about how to continue their legacy after they are gone. Planned Giving is the way to ensure your chosen cause thrives.
Nearly 70% of Americans still need an estate plan. Working with a financial expert can help ensure that your family and charitable interests are cared for in your absence. LFS offers a network of experts who can assist, often at little to no cost compared to standard attorney fees.
Wish Lists
Shop for our programs using Amazon.
You can support various programs, including Refugee Resettlement and Children’s Services, by purchasing from our Wish Lists. By doing this, you help us serve more people and enhance the growth of our programs. Thank YOU!
Our Wish Lists:
Employer Matches
Maximize your donation by checking if your employer matches it.
Typically, the match rate is 1:1, but the amount may differ. Consult your organization for their specific rules and regulations.
Corporate Impact Partner
A partnership created specifically for businesses.
A Corporate Impact Partnership is a mutual relationship that benefits your business, your employees, and your brand, all while directly impacting the families we serve each day.
As a Corporate Impact Partner, you can look forward to amazing experiences with LFS.
- Brand exposure at multiple events and in publications throughout the year.
- Engage your colleagues and employees in the causes and initiatives that speak to you and your organization.
- Build relationships with fellow Corporate Impact Partners.
- Strategically and conveniently plan your giving year.
Thrivent Action Teams
A Generosity Multiplier!
Are you a Thrivent client? With Thrivent Action Teams, clients have led over 1.2 million projects, engaging 16 million volunteers and raising $1.9 billion for important causes.
How It Works:
Form a volunteer team of friends, family, or neighbors to host a fundraiser, educational event, or service activity—like a school supply drive or car wash. We offer resources to help you get started, including up to $250 in seed money.
To apply, you must be a Thrivent client with a membership. Learn More.
LFS has partnered with Thrivent to allow you to support one of eight initiatives that need funding to provide care for over 20,000 clients.
