Congratulations to the Northeast Valley Consortium (Christ the Lord, New Journey, New Covenant, Living Water and Ascension) for being honored with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s 2022 Partnership Excellence award during National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17 – 23, 2022). The award recognized their support for Afghan families coming to Arizona. They share the story below…

This year during National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 17 – 23, 2022), Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest took the opportunity to recognize an incredible partnership. The Northeast Valley Consortium, made up of 5 Lutheran churches (Christ the Lord, New Journey, New Covenant, Living Water and Ascension) was created in response to the Afghan crisis last fall. Their mobilization of support for Afghan families coming to Arizona has been humbling to witness. The consortium gathered enough furniture to set up 18 apartments for newly arrived families. They have also contributed to a large financial fund that has extended our capacity to serve our most vulnerable Afghans. Their support has ensured a safe welcome for our newest neighbors and we are so grateful.

The Northeast Valley Consortium was honored with Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest’s 2022 Partnership Excellence award, with the following message: