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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 150th anniversary celebration includes performance by Jeanne Robertson
    October 21, 2018

  2. Frostburg Heights receives award for ‘Excellence in Geriatrics and Gerontology’
    June 25, 2018

  3. A Diakon APPRISE coordinator receives state award
    May 24, 2018

  4. Fitch affirms BBB+ rating for Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries bonds; outlook stable
    May 14, 2018

  5. Diakon rededicates Old Main, The Lutheran Home at Topton, opens foster care-focused permanency center
    March 15, 2018

  6. More News

BLOG POSTS

  1. Giving at-risk youths their second chance …
    July 12, 2019

  2. Six drug-free treatment options for people with cognitive illnesses
    July 02, 2019

  3. The power of community
    June 25, 2019

  4. Five ways a CCRC offers peace of mind and security
    June 18, 2019

  5. A Father’s Day Reflection
    June 12, 2019

  6. More Blogs
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