Dear Lutheran Settlement House Friends and Supporters,
We can’t wait for you to read our FY24 annual report. We’re guessing there will be numbers that jump out at you, like the 5,802 people we served; the 356,884 pounds of food that became meals for hundreds of families; the 2,856 children, teens, and adults who received domestic violence counseling; the 213 people, including 147 children, who called Jane Addams Place home. These numbers speak to the critical and urgent need for the work we do. When you read beyond the numbers, though, you’ll have an even better understanding of our impact.
So much of the struggle our clients face comes from isolation. The remedy, therefore, is community. And this annual report is a testimony to the power of community to heal, to strengthen, and to transform lives.
At Lutheran Settlement House, and in this report, you’ll find community manifesting in different ways. It’s people sharing meals, getting healthy together, sharing their challenges with each other and knowing they’re not alone. Community is our partnerships—with hospitals, colleges, churches, other social services—because we are so much stronger together. Volunteers give their time to be part of something life-giving and life-saving. Donors use their gifts to send a message about what they value, and more importantly about who they care for and who they believe in.
Doing this work since 1902, we know there are always new challenges to face. That longevity also gives us clarity. We know why we are here, what we believe, and for whom we fight. We also know that we can’t do it alone. We are so grateful that you are part of our community and that you share your compassion with those we serve. There is so much hope and joy in the change we create together.
Sincerely,
David Chiles
Executive Director
Katharyn Voit
Board President
Client Voices
The community at Lutheran Settlement House, the change that’s possible, and the compassion at the heart of our work is because of the people we serve. Their dreams, their joy, and their future are what drive our work forward.
Impact by the Numbers
Frequently Asked Questions
For adults 55 and over, the Center offers a range of programming for right now and for what’s next. Members can explore fitness and dance classes, personalized health coaching, volunteering to help others, creative arts, trips and excursions, digital literacy, healthy cooking, and more. Members learn new skills, meet new friends, and plan for the future.
Jane Addams Place, our family shelter, helps families entangled in the housing crisis to heal from trauma they have experienced, to explore housing and employment options, and to plan for the future they want and deserve.
Our food pantry provides fresh food and nutritional support to food-insecure families, teens, domestic violence survivors, and older adults. Open five days a week and six hours a day, our pantry is among the most accessible and responsive in Philadelphia.
Education is woven throughout our different programs. At LSH, and through our various partners across the city, children, teens, and adults grow their skills and knowledge to live the lives they want and deserve.
Established nearly 50 years ago, our BDVP provides lifesaving services to nearly 4,000 women, men, children, and non-binary people each year, including counseling, housing support, hospital-based advocacy and training, and violence prevention education.
LSH Highlights
Last year was a year of expansion and collaboration. We expanded the depth and scope of our partnerships to bring creative programming to vulnerable and strategically overlooked communities, including queer and trans youth, and older adults. We collaborated with researchers to center client expertise in the research process. And, we rolled up our sleeves and got our hands dirty harvesting fresh produce for families experiencing homelessness. These highlights showcase our commitment to amplifying client voices and nurturing meaningful partnerships that extend our impact.
Financial Summary
Lutheran Settlement House is committed to high quality fiscal management. We ensure that all contributions are used ethically and with transparency. We are thrilled to have a Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid (formerly GuideStar), which is the highest possible rating a nonprofit organization can achieve. To take a deeper dive into our finances, download our FY24 Audit.
| REVENUE | 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024 | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Government Contracts | $3,935,387 | 68% |
| Non-Government | $659,854 | 11% |
| Contributions | $435,757 | 7% |
| Foundations & Corporate | $327,026 | 6% |
| Events | $149,317 | 3% |
| Other | $135,378 | 2% |
| Investment Income | $106,569 | 2% |
| In-Kind | $61,875 | 1% |
| TOTAL REVENUE: | $5,811,163 |
| EXPENSES | 07/01/2023 – 06/30/2024 | % of total |
|---|---|---|
| Program Services | $4,679,021 | 87% |
| Management and General | $509,791 | 9% |
| Fundraising | $196,927 | 4% |
| TOTAL EXPENSES: | $5,385,739 |
Donor Honor Roll
We are extremely grateful for the generous support of the people, companies, churches, foundations, and government entities that made our work possible this past year. We could not provide life-saving services to nearly 6,000 children, adults, and families without you.
Volunteer Spotlight
Volunteers make our work possible. In FY24, 490 people volunteered 9,705 hours of their time to stock our pantry, provide companionship and fun to older adults, sort and organize donations in our family shelter, and beautify our spaces so that everyone who walks through our doors feels welcomed and cared for. Starlene, a retired Fishtown resident, volunteers a few hours every day, making sure our community receives nourishing food and a friendly face. LSH helped Starlene when she needed it most, so now she likes to spend her days helping others. If you’ve been to our Fishtown site in the last year, you’ve most likely been greeted by Starlene. Thank you for everything you do, Star!
“I couldn’t have picked a better place to volunteer. Every day at LSH is a peaceful day. It’s a happy place where people can get what they need.”
– Star
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