Welcome to Diakon

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

Child & Family Services

Learn about services ranging from adoption and foster care to at-risk youth programs and behavioral health counseling

Community Services

Access programs from meals on wheels and adult day care to senior centers—with and without walls—and much more

Help Us to Change the Lives of Children, Youths, Families & Older Adults

Each year, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries together 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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Diakon does not discriminate in admissions, the provision of services, or referrals of clients on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex,
national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other classes protected by law.