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

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

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

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

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

  6. More News

BLOG POSTS

  1. A careful plan can help you to ‘right-size’ your living space
    September 19, 2019

  2. Personal care: A blend of support and independence
    September 12, 2019

  3. Banding together to make a difference
    September 03, 2019

  4. Five tips for choosing the perfect active retirement community
    August 27, 2019

  5. Building a positive relationship with birth families (Part 2)
    August 21, 2019

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