Senior
LSC’s ministry to elders began in 1960 with the opening of its first senior care community in Hickory, North Carolina. Since then, LSC has expanded its offerings across North Carolina to embrace the entire continuum of care, including skilled nursing, rehabilitation, assisted living, and memory care; independent retirement living; and home care and adult day programs.
In 2024, this branch of LSC’s ministry served 3,487 seniors and had operating revenue of $176.9 million.
LSC’s in-home care program, Trinity at Home, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2024. It recently expanded to serve New Hanover and Catawba Counties in addition to Rowan County, with 70-plus clients and growing. Trinity at Home leads the Rowan County Alzheimer’s Support Group, which meets monthly at LSC’s Trinity Oaks community.
LSC’s Trinity Living Center, based in Salisbury, serves up to 60 adults who need additional support during the day, including many participants with dementia.
LSC provides housing for lowincome seniors and adults with disabilities at the Dallas High School Apartments and at Lutherhaus, a partnership with Lutheran churches in Hickory. LSC is also a partner in several Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), which provide long-term services and support for seniors on Medicaid and Medicare.
LSC partners with Searstone, a nonprofit senior living community in Cary, to award a portion of its annual proceeds to programs serving low-income seniors in Wake County. Over $6.8 million in grants has been awarded since the partnership began in 2014.
Child & Family
In 2024, LSC opened its newest senior independent living community on the Trinity Village campus in Hickory.
LSC’s ministry to vulnerable children, families, and adults has roots in the Lutheran Orphanage of the South, founded in 1888. Today, in addition to foster care and adoption services, LSC provides adult mental health, recovery, and disability services; disaster response; and refugee resettlement programs.
In 2024, this branch of LSC’s ministry served nearly 5,000 individuals in North and South Carolina and had operating revenue of over $44.2 million.
Foster Care and Adoption — Last year, over 500 children in North and South Carolina had loving, temporary homes through LSC Foster Care. LSC recruits, trains, and supports families in several levels of foster care to meet the needs of a wide range of children, including those with significant behavioral or emotional challenges, medical conditions, and developmental disorders. LSC’s Foster to Adopt program celebrated 10 finalized adoptions in 2024.
Teammate
Disaster Response — LSC partners with the national organization Lutheran Disaster Response. LSC helps survivors return to safe, sanitary, secure housing after local emergency agencies respond. LSC provides case management, connects survivors to financial help, and coordinates construction and repair resources.
Recovery Programs — LSC helps ensure Upstate and Midlands South Carolinians have the support they need to heal from substance use disorder. LSC’s Trinity Recovery distributes harm reduction kits and offers peer support to high-need populations; it also provides recovery awareness training to local church congregations. LSC also operates WeCo Cottage, a West Columbia recovery residence for college and university students.
In partnership with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, LSC provides a growing array of services for high-risk youth who lack a foster placement. During the day, LSC provides nutritious meals, educational support, and social enrichment to Columbia area foster youth who cannot attend regular school for behavioral or other reasons. In 2024, LSC Day Services for Youth opened a second location in Clinton. LSC also offers an Emergency Overnight Bed program for foster youth in Columbia.
LSC actively pursues an organizational culture of excellence to improve the lives of everyone it touches. In 2021, LSC launched Teammate Services to build on the success of its core values and The LSC Way customer service program (see page 6).
Teammate Services combines leading-edge technology and human best practices to strengthen recruitment, satisfaction, retention, and advancement for LSC’s 2,600-plus teammates. In 2024, Teammate Services streamlined recruitment processes, introduced virtual orientation, and implemented a calendar of personal outreach to all new teammates. Engagement surveys now take place annually instead of every other year, and teammate satisfaction continues to grow.
Teammate Services also enhances the LSC client, resident, and family experience through operational efficiencies such as paperless admissions and automated work orders. The Trinity Support Team, a traveling team of nurses and other key front-line positions, has ensured optimal staffing across LSC’s service area since 2022.
Beyond the walls and campuses of LSC, Teammate Services ensures the organization’s mission, impact, and employment opportunities are widely known across the Carolinas. In 2024, Teammate Services attended job fairs in Asheville, Salisbury, and Albemarle and participated in NC HOSA (Health Occupations Student Association), an educational culture and career networking event attended by more than 3,000 North Carolina high school and college students.
Community
Core values
7 principles that define LSC’s culture and character
· Collaboration · Compassion · Excellence · · Faith · Integrity · Justice · Respect ·
The LSC Way
A customer service program created by and for LSC teammates
· Lead by example · Serve joyfully · · Communicate consistently · Welcome all · · Abundant living · You are the key ·
Core services Community service
LSC is dedicated to ensuring that everyone receives the compassionate support they deserve.
• Skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living in locations across North Carolina
• Tailored dementia care and engaging adult day services
• Rehabilitation, respite, and in-home care solutions
• Transitional housing for individuals facing mental health challenges, brain injuries, and developmental disabilities
• Refugee resettlement and foster/adoption support services
• Comprehensive disaster case management and temporary emergency shelter
LSC offers diverse service opportunities that enrich the lives of children, seniors, veterans, and underserved communities.
• Organizing blood drives and collecting food, clothing, toys, and disaster relief supplies
• Community gatherings, educational forums, and cultural celebrations
• Dedicated support for veterans, first responders, and civic organizations
• Festive holiday events, creative crafts for charity, and shelter support
• Engaging volunteer opportunities such as Adopt-a-Grandparent and Bridges school and student visiting program
LSC champions learning through internships, clinical training, mentorship, and public education focused on aging, caregiving, and health.
• Internships and clinical rotations for students at all levels
• Comprehensive training for CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and administrators-in-training
• Mental health first aid and caregiver education programs
• Partnerships with schools and mentoring initiatives
• Career fairs, expert speaker events, and vocational training opportunities
Justice & advocacy
LSC advocates to shape policies that promote abundant living for all.
• Strong advocacy for Medicaid, senior services, and legal refugee resettlement
• Active membership in civic and professional organizations
• Opportunities for intercultural understanding
• Participation in state and national associations to amplify LSC’s voice
LSC’s public health initiatives enhance awareness, prevention, and support for individuals and families facing health challenges.
• Educational sessions on Alzheimer’s and dementia
• CPR, First Aid, and balance training workshops
• Support groups for grief and caregiver assistance
• Health fairs, screenings, and referral services
Environmental action
LSC’s initiatives to promote environmental sustainability are grounded in its commitment to stewardship.
• Recycling programs for eyeglasses, oil, technology, and medical equipment
• Waste reduction strategies and eco-conscious construction practices
• Roadside clean-up days
• Clothing donation and reuse initiatives
Partnerships and Collaborations
Strategic alliances with schools, churches, nonprofits, and government entities give LSC a bigger social impact than it could ever have alone.
• Collaborations with dozens of educational institutions, from grade schools to graduate programs
• Joint refugee resettlement efforts with Global Refuge
• Foster care service delivery with the South Carolina Department of Social Services
• Disaster response leadership across the Carolinas
• Trinity Rehab partnership for specialized therapy services
• Housing and direct care partnerships serving lowincome seniors and other vulnerable populations
• Sharing facilities and community services with local churches and nonprofits
• Back-office support for similar nonprofits
LSC carefully manages all funds and other resources it receives from public and private sources. More information on LSC’s finances and impact is available in the 2024 Annual Report. Scan the code to the right.
– 1 Peter 4:10
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