Mission and Values - Lutheran Settlement House

Established in 1902, Lutheran Settlement House (LSH) is a non-profit, community-based organization committed to serving children, adults, and families living in Philadelphia. Over the past century, the programs and services offered by LSH have changed in response to the evolving needs of the community. However, the core mission of Lutheran Settlement House — “to empower individuals, families, and communities to achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through an integrated program of social, educational, and advocacy services” — has remained constant.

If LSH didn’t come into my life at the time that they did, I don’t think I’d be alive today.

Kalena

Domestic Violence Survivor

What LSH did during the pandemic was life saving to all of us.

Eileen

Senior Center Member

Coming to Lutheran Settlement House was the beginning of me taking my power back.

Sheila

Domestic Violence Survivor

My time at LSH helped me realize my worth and that no one has the right to take away your hope.

Marina

Domestic Violence Survivor

I see Lutheran Settlement House as a friend. They’ve taken me into their arms, and I love it. I really do.

Vernell

Senior Center Member

Fun, friends, and community. They are the things I experience most at the Settlement House. All those things are love.

Lois

Senior Center Member

They gave me time to heal, to feel love again, to concentrate on my children. I had the chance to grow.

Trevor

Former Jane Addams Place Resident

A lot of good things happened after I came to Lutheran Settlement House.

Walt

Senior Center Member

I’m safe. I’m living on my own. I’m not fearing for my life.

Jesse

Domestic Violence Survivor and Food Pantry Patron

I graduated college because I had support there and people believed in me.

Ms. Jefferson

Former Jane Addams Place Resident

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