GLADE RUN LUTHERAN SERVICES WAS FOUNDED IN 1854 BY REV. W.A. PASSAVANT, D.D. AS ONE OF THE FIRST PROTESTANT ORPHANAGES IN THE UNITED STATES. THE SERVICE CORPORATION EXISTS AS A CHURCH-AFFILIATED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCY OFFERING COMPREHENSIVE MENTAL HEALTH, SOCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR AT-RISK CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES, WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGION, RACE, CULTURE, OR SOCIAL BACKGROUND. THE SERVICE CORPORATION CREATES A THERAPEUTIC ENVIRONMENT USING THE RESOURCES OF MANY DISCIPLINES AND INTEGRATING SPIRITUALITY TO PROMOTE HEALING AND SELF-GROWTH. THE SERVICE CORPORATION OPERATES A LICENSED EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY FOR STUDENTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AND PROVIDES AN ARRAY OF COMMUNITY SERVICES. THE SERVICE CORPORATION ALSO STRIVES TO BE AN ADVOCATE FOR THE RIGHTS OF THE CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES SERVED.