Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries

Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries started back in 1868 and grew through the joining of Tressler Lutheran Services and Lutheran Services Northeast in 2000, and while the name means someone assigned by the church to help others, the focus remains on serving people through faith-based work, providing social assistance, and helping in many ways across Pennsylvania and Maryland, so you'll find services for seniors, children, families, and vulnerable folks all under one umbrella, with programs that cover everything from rental-assistance housing, adoption, foster care, counseling, and senior living, to help for people reentering society or recovering from tough times, and there's care options like independent living, assisted living, nursing homes, home care, memory care for people with dementia or Alzheimer's, senior apartments, and other support for daily living, with places like Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village and several other senior communities offering things like nutritious chef-prepared meals, activities for the mind and body, and dedicated staff that many say are helpful, joyful, and kind, making the place feel friendly, so whether someone needs spiritual support, social services, or healthcare resources, Diakon tries to cover all those bases, and the mission stays grounded in its Lutheran roots and tradition of helping anyone in need, reaching more than 63,000 people every year, plus through efforts like Kathryn's Kloset, providing goods to hundreds of thousands nearby and even beyond, and while the Allentown facility at 798 Hausman Road stands as one community example among many, the organization's work stretches far, always keeping the focus on support, inclusion, and safe, healthy living for seniors and others who count on them.