Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Dcn. Emily Orner is a Community Engagement Specialist at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area since December 2021, where responsibilities include connecting local communities with the needs of newly arrived immigrants. Previously, Dcn. Orner served as a Case Manager, supporting newly arrived refugees in accessing necessary benefits and resources for self-sufficiency. From June 2020 to November 2021, Dcn. Orner worked as an Operations Coordinator at Casa Marianella, focusing on educating community members about immigration and building connections with faith organizations for immigration ministry. Dcn. Orner holds a Master of Arts in Ministerial Leadership with a focus on Social Justice (Immigration) from United Lutheran Seminary and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature from Susquehanna University.
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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area
Since 1917, Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA), a human services and immigration relief and refugee welcome agency, has accompanied those in need throughout Maryland, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metro area to foster resiliency, self-sufficiency, and access to opportunities by creating, connecting with, and engaging welcoming communities. Motivated daily by our belief in the inherent dignity of all, LSSNCA’s innovative participant-informed programs serve refugees, forced migrants, immigrants, children and youth, and underserved communities by filling in the gaps. Piloting initiatives like the area’s first camp for kids impacted by the HIV/AIDS crisis, originating local pro se asylum workshops for Afghan Allies, launching a Resource Center to serve as a community hub for all recently arrived program participants, and backing an array of ongoing mental health support services, alongside community partners, LSSNCA strives to create an inclusive community of well-being where people thrive.