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Growing Fervent Voices with the Growing Generosity Appeal

In this post and video we explore Growing Fervent Voices: Planting seeds for Lutheran Advocacy Ministry Arizona and Lutheran Engagement and Advocacy in Nevada.

With gifts from congregations, foundations, endowments, and individuals, we can meet our $750,000 goal. Thank you to all who have helped us with gifts of $641,431 so far towards our Growing Generosity Appeal.

$100,000 was raised in for advocacy the initial goal of our appeal. Through your generosity, we hope to raise an additional $83,333 by 12/31/2023. If you have already made a gift or pledge, thank you. If you are able to make a second gift, or if you still considering a gift, please visit our pledge page or contact any member of the Task Force.

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LAMA: LUTHERAN ADVOCACY MINISTRY ARIZONA

In our first year of the appeal, $70,000 was raised to establish a firm foundation for LAMA by supporting a staff person to lead and coordinate the advocacy work on behalf of the hungry and less advantaged people in Arizona. $58,333 will be raised during our stretch goal. Learn more at lamaz.org.

LEAN: LUTHERAN ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY IN NEVADA

In our first phase of the appeal, $30,000 was raised to strengthen our partnership with the Sierra Pacifica Synod for advocacy in Nevada. $25,000 will be raised during our stretch goal. Learn more at leanforjustice.org.