Lutheran Church Charities was founded in 1947. Their mission is to share the mercy, compassion, presence and proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in Need. President and CEO, Rev. Chris Singer, along with Becky Kolzow, K-9 Trainer share how trained comfort dogs play a big role in bringing comfort to those in distress during emergencies and disasters.
Websites:
www.LutheranChurchCharities.org
www.K9comfort.org
www.lutheranchurchcharities.org/crossesforlosses
Facebook: Comfort Dogs: @K9Comfort
LCC Hearts of Mercy & Compassion: @crossesforlosses
Lutheran Church Charities: @LutheranChurchCharities
LCC’s Mission:  Share the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those who are suffering and in need. Originally headquartered in Addison, Illinois, and currently in Northbrook, Illinois, Lutheran Church Charities (LCC) was founded in 1947 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit ministry to help support Christian human care ministries of the Church. LCC works throughout the United States and Internationally in bringing the Mercy, Compassion, Presence and Proclamation of Jesus Christ to those Suffering and in Need. LCC works with and in partnership with our churches. LCC is an RSO (Recognized Service Organization) of the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod. We operate with a Dollar In – Dollar Out funding process where EVERY dollar given for a cause goes directly to that cause or need, with LCC acknowledging the gift and overseeing that the money is used as intended.
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