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Diakon: Many Hands, guided by One Heart, that daily transform the lives of thousands of children, youths, families, and older adults through programs ranging from adoption, foster care and at-risk youth services to counseling and comprehensive senior living communities. Dating to 1868, Diakon aids people of all faiths through compassionate service, gracious hospitality and charitable care.

Senior Living Services Explore our state-of-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Communities and senior housing complexes in Pennsylvania and Maryland Learn More
Child & Family Services Learn about services ranging from adoption and foster care to at-risk youth programs and behavioral health counseling Learn More
Community Services Access programs from meals on wheels and adult day care to senior centers—with and without walls—and much more Learn More
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Help Us to Change the Lives of Children, Youths, Families & Older Adults

Each year, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries serve approximately 70,000 children, youths, families, and adults of all ages through compassionate service, gracious hospitality and charitable care. Your generous gifts will help Diakon to change the lives of even more people in need. Thank you!

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NEWS

  1. Diakon honors senior living residents who served in the military
    November 11, 2019

  2. Diakon youth program to hold annual 5K outdoor challenge
    August 26, 2019

  3. Buffalo Valley Lutheran Village begins another phase of home expansion
    August 22, 2019

  4. Diakon Family Life Services dedicates renovated counseling center
    July 25, 2019

  5. Diakon honors key donors, partners at recognition events
    July 10, 2019

  6. More News

BLOG POSTS

  1. Weighing options: personal care or home care?
    November 11, 2019

  2. The emotional rollercoaster of being a foster grandparent
    October 31, 2019

  3. How independent living helps older adults stay socially active
    October 23, 2019

  4. Alzheimer’s and other cognitive issues: The importance of sharing what we learn
    October 10, 2019

  5. A pastor’s perspective on orphan care and the church
    October 03, 2019

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