A Note From Nancy Yunker
President & CEO
Dear Friends,
As summer makes its full swing and our Centennial
year moves along, it is appropriate to take a pause
to reflect on our progress. What a great time we
have had at our concerts, our volunteer event and
the 100th year annual meeting celebration. Our
staff and volunteers have provided amazing events
for our communities. Our celebration in song reflects
our thanks and praise for Gods work through
our agency services.
We are also grateful for those who have contributed
to the 100th aniversity fund. The dollars will
be used by the entire network of service to forward
our technology. Providing service today requires timely and accurate records, financials
and information sharing. These upgrades will unify our service network. Our clinical
staff will be able to pull up files at their desks referring to the file for information
and notes. Our governing bodies will be able to audit our files from Columbus or any
where necessary.
We are excited about our future. We have developed a new program for active and
retired military service participants and their families. We are developing new strategies
for services to seniors with fellow agencies having a similar mission and become
a stronger link to our communities in times of tragedy.
An example of how LSSNWO collaborates with other community agencies and helps
those who are in need is reflected in the following. Recently on a Friday, after a tragic
house fire that killed two people – a mother and her daughter – the local American
Red Cross referred two adult surviving family members to LSS for emergency counseling.
A staff member who happens to be both a Red Cross mental health volunteer
and an independently licensed clinician was able to meet with the family members
the following day – Saturday. Both family members were still in shock and in need
of psychological support. Crisis interventions were provided and the family left the
session with a plan on how to proceed with obtaining help for their basic and mental
health needs.
We are looking forward to the final concert of the Capital Choir at Rosary Cathedral
brings a variety of emotions including both of joy and sadness. Joy that we continue to
be blessed by God for providing care to his people for 100 years and sadness because
the great wealth of spiritual celebration we have shared with thousands of people in
the communities will come to a close. We will continue to serve and give praise to God
for many years to come. Thank you for your prayers and faithful support!
In Service,

Nancy A. Yunker
President and CEO