Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need.
About Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is a community resource serving Tucsonans in need. Its work is centered on empowering lives and strengthening communities, with services and support organized around aging and disability, families and communities, partners, and refugees and immigrants. The organization serves Maricopa, Pima, Cochise, and Santa Cruz counties, giving its work a regional reach across southern Arizona and beyond.
The organization's program areas include Aging and Disability Services, Family and Community Services, Partners in Action, and Refugee and Immigration Services. A "Get Help Now" option on its website directs people toward assistance, while the broader program structure reflects the range of needs addressed by Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. The site also provides information about the organization, its team, board of directors, congregational connections, annual report, and financial information.
Support for children and families is one visible part of the organization's community work. Its backpack drive provides backpacks and school supplies so children served by Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest can start the school year prepared and confident. The organization also maintains an Amazon wishlist that is continuously updated with essential items identified by its teams. Through the wishlist, donors can provide goods connected to needs being seen by the organization in real time.
Refugee support is another important part of the organization's work. A featured story about Branislav describes how he came to the United States with his family as a refugee and received support from Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest. As an adult, he gives back by hosting financial literacy classes for clients and serving on the organization's board of directors. The site also highlights a limited merchandise collection connected to World Refugee Day, with proceeds supporting the organization's work and messages of welcome, hope, and support for refugees in the community.
People who want to contribute can find several paths through the organization, including donations, volunteering, sponsoring, hosting a drive, donating goods, advocacy, planned giving, and participation in the Creating Community Society. Church resources, Beacons of Light, events, newsletters, and the Partners in Action program offer additional ways to connect with the organization's work. In Tucson, Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest is part of a broader network serving communities throughout Arizona. Those seeking assistance can begin with the organization's "Get Help Now" resources, while community members looking to help can explore the available donation, volunteer, and partnership options.