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LUTHERAN PASTORS’ ASSISTANCE FUND
Ministering to the Ministers of the Gospel
There are times in life that also hit those who serve others hard financially and unexpectedly. A serious health or family issue, a costly repair or emergency can add financial strain to a person who has dedicated their life to the service of others. Here’s how you can get involved:
If you are or know a Lutheran Pastor (active or retired) or surviving spouse of a Lutheran Pastor who meets the criteria below, then LSSSC may be able to grant a gift of funds to ease the burden.
We know this can be a sensitive matter, so all requests for assistance will be kept in strictest confidence. Depending on the specific need and availability of funds, such gifts usually ranges from $500 to $2,000.
Lutheran Social Services of Southern California administers this private fund for a Lutheran family who have a heart for the work of our parish ministers.
Eligibility Requirements
An individual may be eligible to receive assistance from this fund if he or she is a working or retired Lutheran pastor and meets these criteria:
- Is an ordained Lutheran minister
- Is a surviving spouse of a retired Pastor
- Note: we do not fund any type of tuition assistance with this endowment Fund.
Examples of requests that have been funded in the past:
- Medical/Dental Bills
- An AC for a pastor in a very hot climate
- Getting belongings out of storage
- Hearing aids
- Unpaid rent/rental assistance
- Health Insurance
- Funeral expenses
- Unexpected bills or taxes
Persons receiving government assistances such as housing assistance, Medicaid, or Medi-Cal should verify that an award would not disqualify them from further benefits. All recipients should also contact their tax advisor for any implications the acceptance of such a gift may have on their own financial/tax matters.
If you qualify, please fill out the form below and submit it.
Optionally, you can download the fillable Lutheran Pastor's Assistance Fund Application. After filling out the application save the document and upload it using the form below.