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Liberty Lutheran Services, Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, and Garden Spot Communities today issued the following joint statement:

“After careful reflection, we have decided not to proceed with plans to enter into an affiliation with one another. We have nothing but the utmost respect and regard for one another.  Each of us looks forward to continuing our missions independently.”

Liberty Lutheran Services, Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries, and Garden Spot Communities today issued the following joint statement:

“After careful reflection, we have decided not to proceed with plans to enter into an affiliation with one another. We have nothing but the utmost respect and regard for one another.  Each of us looks forward to continuing our missions independently.”

Click here to the read the winter 2022 edition of At Liberty.

Click here to the read the winter 2022 edition of At Liberty.

American Heart Association recognizes Liberty Lutheran Services for workplace health achievement

Scientific, evidenced-informed tool rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce well-being

(AMBLER, PA – January 26, 2022) – The results of the American Heart Association 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and Liberty Lutheran Services achieved national Silver Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and well-being for their workforce.

Liberty Lutheran Services is one of more than 450 organizations nationwide that completed the Index assessment this year, evaluating the time period of July 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 43% earned gold, 31% silver, and 19% bronze status.

Liberty Lutheran is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults and their families. Rooted in more than 100 years of history, Liberty Lutheran continues to faithfully live this mission through an empowering approach that strengthens the health and well-being of the people we serve. By offering compassionate care and rewarding experiences, we are committed to improving the lives of our residents, members, and clients with outstanding services that honor their choices and lifestyle.

The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, created the Index with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative of more than 45 members from some of America’s largest companies. The Index is a web-based scorecard that evaluates the overall quality and comprehensiveness of a company’s workplace health program through a combination of best practices and a snapshot of a company’s aggregates employee heart health.

Studies show, healthy employees are more productive and use less sick time, and organizations who create a culture of health in the workplace can improve employee retention and organizational reputation.[1]

“We are proud to achieve this recognition from the American Heart Association for prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees,” said Rebecca Ditore, Wellness Manager for Liberty Lutheran Services. “Our organization remains committed to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our workforce while promoting professional and personal growth.”  

In the New Year, the American Heart Association will introduce a reimagined Index, the Workforce Well-Being Scorecard. Building on the legacy of the Workplace Health Achievement Index, the new Scorecard will provide organizations with a way to measure the total health and well-being of their workforce, including the importance of the mental well-being of employees. Participating organizations will receive specific, evidence-informed tools and services to help build and maximize effective cultures of workforce health and well-being.

For more information, visit www.heart.org/WHSrecognitions.

For Media Inquiries:

Rebecca Ditore

[email protected]

[1] Increase Productivity | Control Health Care Costs | Model | Workplace Health Promotion | CDC, Improve Morale & Organizational Reputation | Control Health Care Costs | Model | Workplace Health Promotion | CDC

American Heart Association recognizes Liberty Lutheran Services for workplace health achievement

Scientific, evidenced-informed tool rates, recognizes workplace health programs and workforce well-being

(AMBLER, PA – January 26, 2022) – The results of the American Heart Association 2021 Workplace Health Achievement Index were announced today and Liberty Lutheran Services achieved national Silver Level recognition for taking significant steps to build a culture of health and well-being for their workforce.

Liberty Lutheran Services is one of more than 450 organizations nationwide that completed the Index assessment this year, evaluating the time period of July 31, 2020 to June 30, 2021. Of the organizations that completed the Index assessment, 43% earned gold, 31% silver, and 19% bronze status.

Liberty Lutheran is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving older adults and their families. Rooted in more than 100 years of history, Liberty Lutheran continues to faithfully live this mission through an empowering approach that strengthens the health and well-being of the people we serve. By offering compassionate care and rewarding experiences, we are committed to improving the lives of our residents, members, and clients with outstanding services that honor their choices and lifestyle.

The American Heart Association, a global force for longer, healthier lives for all, created the Index with its CEO Roundtable, a leadership collaborative of more than 45 members from some of America’s largest companies. The Index is a web-based scorecard that evaluates the overall quality and comprehensiveness of a company’s workplace health program through a combination of best practices and a snapshot of a company’s aggregates employee heart health.

Studies show, healthy employees are more productive and use less sick time, and organizations who create a culture of health in the workplace can improve employee retention and organizational reputation.[1]

“We are proud to achieve this recognition from the American Heart Association for prioritizing the health and well-being of our employees,” said Rebecca Ditore, Wellness Manager for Liberty Lutheran Services. “Our organization remains committed to supporting the physical and mental well-being of our workforce while promoting professional and personal growth.”  

In the New Year, the American Heart Association will introduce a reimagined Index, the Workforce Well-Being Scorecard. Building on the legacy of the Workplace Health Achievement Index, the new Scorecard will provide organizations with a way to measure the total health and well-being of their workforce, including the importance of the mental well-being of employees. Participating organizations will receive specific, evidence-informed tools and services to help build and maximize effective cultures of workforce health and well-being.

For more information, visit www.heart.org/WHSrecognitions.

For Media Inquiries:

Rebecca Ditore

[email protected]

[1] Increase Productivity | Control Health Care Costs | Model | Workplace Health Promotion | CDC, Improve Morale & Organizational Reputation | Control Health Care Costs | Model | Workplace Health Promotion | CDC

Click here to download the fall 2021 edition of At Liberty.

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Paul’s Run is filled with friendly faces who celebrate the beauty of life and community every day. Together they represent all parts of the world, and Paul’s Run is blessed with a rich culture woven together in unity.  

Watch the video here!

To celebrate unity, Paul’s Run will begin an exciting, new project this summer. Residents, families and staff will bridge friendships across all levels of care as they work together on a mosaic mural under the leadership of the talented artist, Pat Gallagher.

Pieces of china, jewelry, porcelain, glass and other personal items donated by members of the community will create the beautiful mosaic. Once completed, this tapestry of memories will live permanently at Paul’s Run beside Little Mary’s Azalea Garden, a beautiful gathering place for residents and family.

Make a gift today to support the mosaic project. Help shape the bonds that bring the Paul’s Run family together. All donors receive a commemorative magnet and will be listed in The Runner, the monthly, Paul’s Run newsletter. 

Paul’s Run is filled with friendly faces who celebrate the beauty of life and community every day. Together they represent all parts of the world, and Paul’s Run is blessed with a rich culture woven together in unity.  

Watch the video here!

To celebrate unity, Paul’s Run will begin an exciting, new project this summer. Residents, families and staff will bridge friendships across all levels of care as they work together on a mosaic mural under the leadership of the talented artist, Pat Gallagher.

Pieces of china, jewelry, porcelain, glass and other personal items donated by members of the community will create the beautiful mosaic. Once completed, this tapestry of memories will live permanently at Paul’s Run beside Little Mary’s Azalea Garden, a beautiful gathering place for residents and family.

Make a gift today to support the mosaic project. Help shape the bonds that bring the Paul’s Run family together. All donors receive a commemorative magnet and will be listed in The Runner, the monthly, Paul’s Run newsletter. 

Click here to read the Fall 2018 issue of At Liberty.

Click here to read the Fall 2018 issue of At Liberty.

Living Lutheran Magazine featured Camp Noah and volunteers helped children find hope one year after Hurricane Maria. Click here to read the story.

Living Lutheran Magazine featured Camp Noah and volunteers helped children find hope one year after Hurricane Maria. Click here to read the story.

PlanPhilly speaks with Lutheran Congregational Services' Julia Menzo about the help evacuees from Hurricane Maria are still receiving one year after the storm. Click here to read the story.

PlanPhilly speaks with Lutheran Congregational Services' Julia Menzo about the help evacuees from Hurricane Maria are still receiving one year after the storm. Click here to read the story.

The Reading Eagle visited Camp Noah in Reading, PA where children affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria were being taught resiliency skills. Click here to read the story.

The Reading Eagle visited Camp Noah in Reading, PA where children affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria were being taught resiliency skills. Click here to read the story.

Al Dia News visited Camp Noah in Reading, PA to experience how children began to heal from the trauma of disaster. Click here to read the story.

Al Dia News visited Camp Noah in Reading, PA to experience how children began to heal from the trauma of disaster. Click here to read the story.

Action News (6ABC) visited Paul's Run to meet Marion, a 102 year-old resident who still writes and recites her own poems. Click here to watch the story.

Action News (6ABC) visited Paul's Run to meet Marion, a 102 year-old resident who still writes and recites her own poems. Click here to watch the story.

Al Dia News highlights how Camp Noah will help children evacuees who have relocated to our region after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Read the full story here.

Al Dia News highlights how Camp Noah will help children evacuees who have relocated to our region after Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Read the full story here.

The Reading Eagle showcases how Paul's Run residents are sending love and hope to children affected by Hurricane Maria. Click here for the story.

The Reading Eagle showcases how Paul's Run residents are sending love and hope to children affected by Hurricane Maria. Click here for the story.

CBS Philly was there as Paul's Run resident Rose Zoll celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. Click here to watch.

CBS Philly was there as Paul's Run resident Rose Zoll celebrated her 100th birthday with friends and family. Click here to watch.

Action News caught up to our Wii Bowling Team as they faced off in some friendly competition. Click here to watch.

Action News caught up to our Wii Bowling Team as they faced off in some friendly competition. Click here to watch.

WHYY's Radio Times discussed the challenges facing evacuees living in Philadelphia after Hurricane Maria. Lutheran Congregational Service's Julia Menzo was mentioned as part of the solution. Listen to the full episode here.

WHYY's Radio Times discussed the challenges facing evacuees living in Philadelphia after Hurricane Maria. Lutheran Congregational Service's Julia Menzo was mentioned as part of the solution. Listen to the full episode here.

Julia Mezno, Lutheran Congregational Service's director of community outreach speaks to PlanPhill about efforts to help evacuees affected by Hurricane Maria who have relocated to Philadelphia. Click here for the full story.

Julia Mezno, Lutheran Congregational Service's director of community outreach speaks to PlanPhill about efforts to help evacuees affected by Hurricane Maria who have relocated to Philadelphia. Click here for the full story.

LCFS would like to thank The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust for the generous grant that will benefit The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center and the In-Home Support Program. With these funds, we will implement the "Emergency Food and Shelter for Philadelphia Seniors" project to accommodate local seniors in need. Click here to read more.

LCFS would like to thank The W. W. Smith Charitable Trust for the generous grant that will benefit The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center and the In-Home Support Program. With these funds, we will implement the "Emergency Food and Shelter for Philadelphia Seniors" project to accommodate local seniors in need. Click here to read more.

Today Liberty Lutheran is proud to unveil the new logo for the Village at Penn State. The new logo reflects an established commitment and connection to Penn State University. Learn about about the decision to update by clicking here.

Today Liberty Lutheran is proud to unveil the new logo for the Village at Penn State. The new logo reflects an established commitment and connection to Penn State University. Learn about about the decision to update by clicking here.

PlanPhilly spoke with Lutheran Congregational Services' Julia Menzo about the recent grant from Lutheran Disaster Response – Evangelical Lutheran Church. Click here to read the story.

PlanPhilly spoke with Lutheran Congregational Services' Julia Menzo about the recent grant from Lutheran Disaster Response – Evangelical Lutheran Church. Click here to read the story.

Lutheran Congregational Services (LCS) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from Lutheran Disaster Response – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (LDR-ELCA). Read more about how this grant will help those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Lutheran Congregational Services (LCS) is pleased to announce it has received a grant from Lutheran Disaster Response – Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (LDR-ELCA). Read more about how this grant will help those affected by Hurricanes Irma and Maria.

Click here for At Liberty Winter 2018 - Donor Report Edition.

Click here for At Liberty Winter 2018 - Donor Report Edition.

NBC 10 visited Liberty's Paul's Run for our Super Bowl Pep Rally and to meet 99 year-old Fred Gloden. Fred played for the Eagles in 1941. Watch his story, and high lights from the pep rally here.

NBC 10 visited Liberty's Paul's Run for our Super Bowl Pep Rally and to meet 99 year-old Fred Gloden. Fred played for the Eagles in 1941. Watch his story, and high lights from the pep rally here.

DW Dowling Legion Post 769 in Ambler and Wissahickon High School’s CASA Club spend the day at Artman for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Fox 29 has the video.

DW Dowling Legion Post 769 in Ambler and Wissahickon High School’s CASA Club spend the day at Artman for Martin Luther King Jr Day. Fox 29 has the video.

On Thursday October 19, Lutheran Disaster Response – Eastern PA (LDR-EPA) along with sixteen community organizations, businesses and Lutheran congregations held a Cleanup Kit Rally at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA.
Read all about this event here.

On Thursday October 19, Lutheran Disaster Response – Eastern PA (LDR-EPA) along with sixteen community organizations, businesses and Lutheran congregations held a Cleanup Kit Rally at Christ Lutheran Church in Kulpsville, PA.
Read all about this event here.

Today, Liberty Lutheran Services acquired The Manor at York Town, an independent living community for older adults, located in Jamison, Pennsylvania. Learn more here.

Today, Liberty Lutheran Services acquired The Manor at York Town, an independent living community for older adults, located in Jamison, Pennsylvania. Learn more here.

Village resident Phil Keeney has the honor of having an ice cream flavor at the Penn State Berkey Creamery. Read the Centre Daily Times article here.

Village resident Phil Keeney has the honor of having an ice cream flavor at the Penn State Berkey Creamery. Read the Centre Daily Times article here.

Centre Daily Times reporter Frank Ready stopped by to meet Helen, Kenworthy on the occasion of her 100th birthday! Read the article here.

Centre Daily Times reporter Frank Ready stopped by to meet Helen, Kenworthy on the occasion of her 100th birthday! Read the article here.

The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center and Lutehran Disater Response - Eastern PA were featured in this article about climate change and seniors. 

The West Philadelphia Senior Community Center and Lutehran Disater Response - Eastern PA were featured in this article about climate change and seniors. 

As part of their National Volunteer Month Spotlight, the City of Philadelphia highlights Liberty's Lutheran Disater Response - Eastern PA. Read more here.

As part of their National Volunteer Month Spotlight, the City of Philadelphia highlights Liberty's Lutheran Disater Response - Eastern PA. Read more here.

Liberty Lutheran has been named as a 2017 Top Workplace by Philly.com! Liberty was one of 182 companies throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area that agreed to have an independent employee research firm survey all staff about their feelings regarding organizational culture. In the category of large employees, Liberty ranked in the top 10! Read more about it by clicking here.

Liberty Lutheran has been named as a 2017 Top Workplace by Philly.com! Liberty was one of 182 companies throughout the Philadelphia metropolitan area that agreed to have an independent employee research firm survey all staff about their feelings regarding organizational culture. In the category of large employees, Liberty ranked in the top 10! Read more about it by clicking here.

The Red Hat Ladies of Artman made February just a bit sweeter for dogs and cats who call the Bucks County SPCA home. Find out more and watch a great video of the ladies making cat toys by clicking here.

The Red Hat Ladies of Artman made February just a bit sweeter for dogs and cats who call the Bucks County SPCA home. Find out more and watch a great video of the ladies making cat toys by clicking here.

LCFS’ West Philadelphia Senior Community Center has been awarded $19,000 in grant monies from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Read the full press release here.

LCFS’ West Philadelphia Senior Community Center has been awarded $19,000 in grant monies from the Pennsylvania Lottery. Read the full press release here.

The Centre Daily Times featured the 13th Annual Hug Day Celebration at the Village at Penn State. Click here to read the story and view the photos.

The festivities were also featured on 6WJAC-TV. Watch the video here.

The Centre Daily Times featured the 13th Annual Hug Day Celebration at the Village at Penn State. Click here to read the story and view the photos.

The festivities were also featured on 6WJAC-TV. Watch the video here.

Wissahickon shutterbugs and Artman residents team up for 2017 calendar

Wissahickon shutterbugs and Artman residents team up for 2017 calendar

Julia Menzo, Coordinator of Liberty's Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA, was interviewed by WHYY's Dave Heller about her appointment to a specially selected task force that worked with the National Institute of Justice to create a new app that helps leaders in clergy and law enforcement plan and prepare to safeguard houses of worship in the event of  bomb threats, terrorist attacks, or other catastrophic disasters. Listen to her interview here.

Julia Menzo, Coordinator of Liberty's Lutheran Disaster Response-Eastern PA, was interviewed by WHYY's Dave Heller about her appointment to a specially selected task force that worked with the National Institute of Justice to create a new app that helps leaders in clergy and law enforcement plan and prepare to safeguard houses of worship in the event of  bomb threats, terrorist attacks, or other catastrophic disasters. Listen to her interview here.

The American Institute of Architects 2016 Design for Aging Review presented The Hearth at Drexel with a special recognition award for completion of a renovation that demonstrates “an excellent adaptation of an older, yet historic structure” that maintains the integrity of a “neighborhood feel with residential character.” Read more about it here.

The American Institute of Architects 2016 Design for Aging Review presented The Hearth at Drexel with a special recognition award for completion of a renovation that demonstrates “an excellent adaptation of an older, yet historic structure” that maintains the integrity of a “neighborhood feel with residential character.” Read more about it here.

Town and Gown magazine featured the making of the Village's 2017 calendar More Golden Moments of the Silver Screen.

Town and Gown magazine featured the making of the Village's 2017 calendar More Golden Moments of the Silver Screen.

Centre Daily Times - Lights, camera and action are the backbone of new calendar

Centre Daily Times - Lights, camera and action are the backbone of new calendar

CBS Philly - Dave and Betty Weissman celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary

CBS Philly - Dave and Betty Weissman celebrate their 75th wedding anniversary

Philadelphia Inquirer - Blue and White Forever: Retirement in Happy Valley

Philadelphia Inquirer - Blue and White Forever: Retirement in Happy Valley

KYW 1060 - Therapy Dog Takes Up Residence At Philadelphia Retirement Community

KYW 1060 - Therapy Dog Takes Up Residence At Philadelphia Retirement Community

Philly.com - Baby Boomers Stay in Motion at the Pecoming Center

Philly.com - Baby Boomers Stay in Motion at the Pecoming Center