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In 1925, a group of faithful Lutherans in Nebraska opened Martin Luther Home to provide education, training, and community for children with disabilities—a bold vision for its time. Over the years, the home expanded to serve adults, grow ministries across ten states, and eventually unite with Bethphage to form Mosaic. This year marks its 100th Anniversary, with a celebration and museum opening on October 5 in Beatrice, Nebraska.

Mosaic continues to live out its founding call to love and serve others. To learn more about this history and the upcoming celebration, click here.

A donor advised fund allows you to receive a charitable tax deduction now and later choose which charities to direct the funds. The post Donor Advised Funds are an Easy Way to Give appeared first on Mosaic.

Although she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder.

The post Illinois Couple Becomes Strong Voice for Preserving Medicaid, Say Funding is ‘Vital’ for Son’s Future appeared first on Mosaic.

When given the right opportunities, people with disabilities are often able to thrive. Here are three stories illustrating how donor gifts made a positive difference in individuals’ lives. The post Donor Gifts Change Peoples’ Lives appeared first on Mosaic.

Now in its sixth year, the annual One Mosaic Day celebration acknowledges the anniversary of Mosaic (July 1, 2003) and the common mission shared across the network: Mosaic is called to love and serve. The post One Mosaic Day Celebrates Unified Mission appeared first on Mosaic.

Although she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder.

The post Promise Magazine’s ‘Advocacy Issue’ Highlights The Faces of Medicaid appeared first on Mosaic.

Although she was diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder too late to fully benefit from treatment, MaryBeth’s family became advocates that all infants be tested for the disorder. Her family has met others who, because of the now mandatory testing, started treatments as infants to counter the effects of the disorder. The post Advocacy Following Rare Diagnosis Helped Countless Others appeared first on Mosaic.

Son’s statement is heartbreaking to hear, but highlights how the loss of Medicaid would affect him and his mother, who is his primary caregiver. This post first appeared first on Mosaic.

Having a place you belong and a person you connect with makes all the difference in the world. Learn how it changed one person’s life. The post Despite Monumental Challenges, Eric Shows Grit appeared first on Mosaic.

Having a place you belong and a person you connect with makes all the difference in the world. Learn how it changed one person’s life. The post A Place to Belong and a Person to Connect With appeared first on Mosaic.

It’s National Volunteer Week, a week-long celebration that recognizes and thanks volunteers for their contributions that positively impact their communities. Three Mosaic volunteers, Joyce Finnell, Pastor Rachel Thorson Mithelman and Tonya Bagwell, describe their experiences giving back. The post Three Mosaic Volunteers Exemplify the Meaning of National Volunteer Appreciation Week appeared first on Mosaic.

Easter might feel heavier or quieter for some people this year, and that’s OK. In fact, maybe that’s the whole point. As the great preacher Scott Hoezee points out, “Easter did not happen in a bright, airy, and decked-out-in-white church sanctuary.” The post In Anxious Times, Easter Provides Hope appeared first on Mosaic.

Belonging Matters: Mosaic empowers people to fully participate in their communities and live their lives in a way that reflects their personal goals and aspirations. The post Belonging Matters: National Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Month appeared first on Mosaic.

Peter is building a future for himself by mastering his many interests. The post Peter’s Building a Future for Himself appeared first on Mosaic.

Dawn and Maggie were matched one year ago through Living Innovations for the shared living service. One year later, they call themselves the Valentine’s Day match. Learn why. The post A Valentine’s Day Match Leads to Full Life for Maggie appeared first on Mosaic.

A pastor’s visit to a farmer in his field created a love for giving that has now become a three-generation tradition. The post Three Generations of Giving appeared first on Mosaic.