LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF NEW YORK (LSSNY) AIMS TO CREATE VIBRANT, HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES WHERE EVERYONE IS VALUED AND CAN ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. IT DOES THIS BY TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES THROUGH COLLABORATIONS WITH INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND LEADERS TO DISMANTLE THE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF PERSISTENT POVERTY AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE. WITH FIVE KEY PROGRAM AREAS: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION/CHILD CARE, HOUSING, IMMIGRATION, FOSTER CARE/FAMILY SUPPORT, AND FOOD SECURITY, LSSNY NOW IS ONE OF NEW YORK CITY'S LEADING SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES REACHING 7,000 PEOPLE EVERYDAY.