Our MISSION
Everything we do starts with us Caring about People
Our mission encompasses advocacy, education, empowerment, and support. We strive to offer resources, financial aid, referrals, community awareness, and social support, all in pursuit of advancing towards cures.
WHAT We're doing
December Highlights
as We Close the Year
As we navigate the final month of the year, We think of all of you, our community, our supporters, our volunteers, our partners, and every family who has trusted us along the way. December is always a month of reflection for us. It gives us space to look back at all we’ve done together and look forward to what’s possible when compassion guides the work.
This year has brought powerful moments for us to CONNECT . It's brought healing at some points and loss at others, learning, and impact. And none of it ,absolutely none of it would have been possible without you.
What's NExt
We’re closing out this season with twice the magic one event
Saturday December 13, 2025, and a full winter celebration in January!
COMING IN JANUARY:
The January Shoppe & Winter Stage Play
Our community production All I Want for Christmas… will now premiere on: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Paired with a NEW winter vendor market The January Shoppe!
This event invites families to enjoy a day of shopping, community, and a heartwarming winter performance.
It’s comedy, chaos, joy, and hope all wrapped into one unforgettable afternoon.
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Stay informed about our latest initiatives, events, and success stories. Join us in making a difference and creating a positive impact in the lives of those we support.
Domestic Violence affects 1 in 5 Men
Answering the Call to Service
The Mark Hudson Story
Published on Nov 28, 2016
Lutheran Settlement House, in partnership with Mark Hudson’s family, friends and colleagues, Lunchbox Communications and the Sheller Family Foundation, is pleased to present Answering the Call to Service: The Mark Hudson Story. This documentary aims to tell Mark’s story to help shine a light on the important, and frequently overlooked, issue of men experiencing domestic violence. Continue to share this story in honor of the Hudson family in hopes that it may help someone else.
SPEAK UP, GET HELP!
SPEAK UP, GET HELP!
The first step is sometimes the hardest move toward connecting with resources for help. If you or someone you know is effected by sexual assault or abuse
Call for Help
National Domestic Abuse Hotline
800-799-7233
Not up for talking to anyone just yet. Help is still available
Chat with them ONLINE
7 a.m. – 2 a.m. Central time