Spotlight: National Lutheran Communities & Services

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Mission: “To fulfill its Christian ministry, National Lutheran Community & Services provides an array of options for seniors including residential living along with home and healthcare services which are designed to meet individual needs.”

Contact Information: Phone: (866) 405-7678; Address: 1803 Research Blvd., Suite 508, Rockville; Website: www.nlha.com

Financials: In 2010, more than $4.8 million dollars was budgeted for benevolent care. For more information about the organizations financial records, visit its website.

History: According to the NLCS website, "National Lutheran Communities & Services (NLCS) brings more than 120 years of service to seniors through our ministry and mission. It’s a story of generous people, committed to a life serving seniors and their families. Today, that spirit continues and grows, reaching out to more people who face new challenges." The organization operates The Village at Rockville in Rockville, Md., and is currently constructing The Village at Orchard Ridge in Winchester, Va.

How you can help: Courtney Malengo, an NLCS spokeswoman, suggested volunteers who are interested in donating time at The Village at Rockville should visit the organization's website or contact volunteer manager Felicia Brown at (301) 354-8447.