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.

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Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Kristyn Peck

Gail Gutiérrez

Nathan S.

Sharara Kamin

Helen Matheson

Mirwalijan Lakanwall

Abdul Q Satar

Ahmadullah Sediqi Mba/

Ahmad Faisal Zahir

Nermin Yaqoub

Marwa Mohammadi

Laila Krarssi

Laila Totakhel

Amal Aldayeh

Ruth Cruz

Aicha Amchtkar

Peter Loew

Dara Yahya

Christine Dunn

Raymond Rawlins

Joanne Kelsey

Joshua Moody

Kristyn Peck (she, her, hers)

The Legal Services Team at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area (LSSNCA) provides legal assistance to refugees, forced migrants, and immigrants. This includes guidance on asylum applications, residency status, and other immigration-related matters. The team ensures participants have access to necessary legal resources and representation, helping them navigate complex immigration systems to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Legal Services Team

Employment and Case Management Team

Community Engagement

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Employment and Case Management Team

Community Engagement

Legal Services Team

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Other teams at Lutheran Social Services of the National Capital Area

Employment and Case Management Team

Community Engagement