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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.

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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 board names new President/CEO
    October 05, 2020

  2. Mark Pile announces his retirement as Diakon president/CEO
    September 18, 2020

  3. Diakon sells Twining Village
    August 04, 2020

  4. Diakon president/CEO Mark Pile receives ‘Leadership Excellence’ award
    July 07, 2020

  5. Diakon senior living vice president completes national curriculum
    January 22, 2020

  6. More News

BLOG POSTS

  1. Even in 2020, there were things to be thankful for …
    January 06, 2021

  2. Supporting colleagues during a stressful time
    December 09, 2020

  3. Five tips for talking to an aging parent about long-term care
    November 24, 2020

  4. Defeat? No way! Adoption and foster care proceed despite pandemic
    November 09, 2020

  5. 10 questions to ask when choosing a personal care community
    October 29, 2020

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