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Letter from Executive Director Dave Anderson As the recession wears on, Safe Families is receiving more and more calls for help. In fact, we are projecting that our number of placements will double to about 600 this year compared to 2008. Why? The... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Here at LYDIA, we're experiencing a new level of synergy between our programs and the people who make them possible. What do I mean? Well, take a look at Safe Families, which launched about six... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Thank you to all those who were part of the 2008 LYDIA Benefit Gala! The event was a great success in terms of contributions received and number of guests (about 900). As the staff continues to... MoreYou are invited to attend LYDIA's Benefit Gala on Monday, December 1. The evening is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the ministry's impact on people's lives and discover how you might be part of what is happening at LYDIA. Tickets are... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director The struggling economy is taking its toll on everyone, from stock brokers to investors to millions of homeowners. There are "hidden" victims of the crisis as well — families for whom every day... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director For most kids, going to school is a given. But for students enrolled at LYDIA Urban Academy, the opportunity to take classes and earn a high school diploma is nothing short of a miracle. These... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director ¡LYDIA está expandiendo sus servicios a las comunidades que hablan español! Those of you who know Spanish already understand what I am trying to communicate: LYDIA is expanding its services to... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Parents get excited about their baby’s firsts: first smile, first word, first steps and, my personal favorite: first solid night’s sleep. At LYDIA, we get excited about firsts, too. I’d like to... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director People who volunteer with LYDIA say that the hours they spend interacting with our kids, or serving as a Safe Family, or sharing the ministry with their church are incredibly rewarding. Their... MoreDear Friends, Harry Porterfield from ABC News Chicago chose our Safe Families program to highlight during his segment called, "Someone You Should Know." They filmed today and it will be aired Thursday, January 10 (tomorrow) during the 5:00pm news on... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Thanksgiving 2007 may be a distant memory, but it’s never too late to express our gratitude to people like you who help keep LYDIA’s ministry to children and families strong. Your generosity this... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director A recent reunion at LYDIA can only be described as pure joy, thanks to the 140 guests who came to reminisce, laugh and talk about how LYDIA has touched their lives over the years. The evening... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director School begins this month at LYDIA Urban Academy (LUA), and we are looking forward to another great year of helping at-risk students excel academically, emotionally and spiritually. This year, for... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Many ministries, churches and businesses keep a relaxed pace during the summer months, but something tells me that won’t be the case here at LYDIA! Serving children and families is a full-time,... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Child abuse and neglect usually happen behind closed doors, but with so many kids at risk, it’s everybody’s business. April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, and I want to take the opportunity to... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director At LYDIA, we are continually seeking ways to extend our reach close to home and around the country. For instance, this year we are working with churches in Georgia to launch Safe Families in that... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director ‘Tis the season to be jolly, overeat and sift through year-end appeals from charitable organizations. As December 31 draws near, you’ll be making a lot of decisions about giving, and we hope... MoreYou are invited to attend LYDIA's 90th Anniversary Benefit Gala on Monday, December 4! Join us as we celebrate LYDIA's Legacy of Love to children and families. The evening is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the ministry's impact on... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director When parents are going through tough times, it’s often their children who suffer most. A serious illness, drug abuse, even impossibly tight finances can lead to terrible problems for children,... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director School is right around the corner, and here at LYDIA we’re preparing for what could be our best year yet. I say that because of the incredible ways God is blessing our ministry to children. Even... MoreA Message from Dr. David Anderson, Executive Director Welcome to the first issue of LYDIA Today, the enewsletter for friends of LYDIA! You’ll receive this publication periodically to keep you informed about what’s going on here at LYDIA. I hope it... More
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