The people of Lutheran Family Services of Virginia work with children, families and individuals to restore the promise that life offers. Our services are born of faith, but open to all.Tumblr (3.0; @lfsva)http://lfsva.tumblr.com/As part of our 125th anniversary in 2013, Lutheran Family Services will again sponsor the Hearts...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/40775885319http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/40775885319Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:01:23 -0500communityawards Do you know a person with an inspiring story of service? We think you do! As part of our 125th...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36363454018http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36363454018Fri, 23 Nov 2012 13:01:08 -0500For the last year, there has been a whirlwind of organization, scanning and annotating happening in...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36293797599http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36293797599Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:00:45 -0500The NAP Tax Credits now apply to 65 percent of your gift of $500 or more – a significant increase...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36147355802http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36147355802Tue, 20 Nov 2012 13:00:50 -0500Of the more than 5,000 children in foster care in Virginia, 1,124 are waiting to be adopted. During...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36074244039http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/36074244039Mon, 19 Nov 2012 13:01:05 -0500<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mddyyizcmz1rxv9heo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>A little donor with a big heart. Ava Bellecci of Newport News is a generous young lady. When she received a birthday gift of money from her grandparents, Jan and Al Miller of Hampton, she decided to donate part of it to “children without parents.”</p> <p>We thank you Ava, and wish you a happy fifth birthday. Your $5 contribution has been put toward our adoption program to help children find families to love.</p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35921545674http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35921545674Sat, 17 Nov 2012 13:00:43 -0500giving adoption children family virginia They are mothers with young children and erratic child support, young people with minimum wage...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35849961372http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35849961372Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:01:09 -0500<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mddx4pqdVH1rxv9heo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35782722317http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35782722317Thu, 15 Nov 2012 13:00:58 -0500national adoption month foster care adoption children virginiaDust off your dancing shoes for the Turkey Trot Square Dance Fundraising Event, a two hour event in...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35713381722http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35713381722Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:00:56 -0500giving volunteer dance virginia hampton roads Thanksgiving turkey<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mddwwlYtop1rxv9heo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><strong><span>New brand. Now what?</span></strong><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span> </span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span><span>As you can see from our new masthead, Lutheran Family Services has a very different look. But that is only part of our “rebranding” story. Over the last 18 months we have taken a journey that has uncovered the deeply held values and beliefs that form the core of our agency. Through interviews, research and analysis, well known branding expert Kelly O’Keefe and his branding team helped distill our essence down to two powerful words: </span><em><strong>promise, restored.</strong></em></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span>And that is what we do: We restore the promise that life holds.</span></p> <p><span>If our branding team gave us the insight, our design team, 93 Octane of Richmond, gave us a new graphic identity! The new LFS look will be evident in our publications and on our <a href="http://tracking.etapestry.com/t/25408030/672027223/54030781/0/"><span>website</span></a> , which is undergoing its own transformation. Please visit often to see our progress and special historical features to celebrate our 125^th anniversary 2013. </span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span></p> <p><a id="oFoxvDlT" name="oFoxvDlT"></a><span></span></p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35643856448http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35643856448Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:00:58 -0500 “The child in whom others had lost hope now has real hope for himself and his future. Today, he is...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35576414546http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35576414546Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:02:18 -0500educational services minnick education centers lfsva students teachers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mddxd4WwqB1rxv9heo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>Meet William! This fun-loving teen needs a family!</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>William has a bright imagination and bubbly personality that is guaranteed to make anyone smile. He enjoys playing video games, listening to music, watching movies, and playing on the computer. William also loves sports and will challenge anyone who thinks they can beat him!</span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span>For more information about how you can make William a part of your family, <a href="http://www.lfsva.org/adoption/meet_children.html#WilliamII"><span>click here</span></a>.  </span></strong><span></span></p></p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35570274702http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35570274702Mon, 12 Nov 2012 12:17:28 -0500forever family adoption waiting children foster careRemember to VOTE, today! Not sure where to go? Find your Polling Place...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35124709458http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/35124709458Tue, 06 Nov 2012 08:32:16 -0500Now&#8217;s the time to give! Your gift of $50 or more to Lutheran Family Services of Virginia...http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/31855906880http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/31855906880Wed, 19 Sep 2012 07:47:09 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/v4mco6hAf8M?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>A <strong>special</strong> invitation for residents of the Hampton Roads area! Don’t miss this free opportunity & tell a friend!</p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/31056286923http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/31056286923Fri, 07 Sep 2012 09:58:02 -0400<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/E3ArfBaf0Fk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Find an Essential Pieces group in your area! Visit <a href="http://www.lfsva.org/programs_services/essential_pieces/">http://www.lfsva.org/programs_services/essential_pieces/</a> for more information. </p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30592647753http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30592647753Fri, 31 Aug 2012 12:47:52 -0400<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9l2nltrw01rxv9heo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30534944547http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30534944547Thu, 30 Aug 2012 15:40:32 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9kzslGqBb1rxv9heo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><span>You are not alone. Let us provide the support to help you heal.</span></p>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30531782740http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30531782740Thu, 30 Aug 2012 14:38:45 -0400<a href="http://celebrities.adoption.com/">There are more than a few surprises on the celebrity adoptive parents list. What a great celebrity trend to follow! </a>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30319594378http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30319594378Mon, 27 Aug 2012 11:55:00 -0400<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m9f2jh1jOI1rxv9heo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/>http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30314739154http://lfsva.tumblr.com/post/30314739154Mon, 27 Aug 2012 09:52:00 -0400