August 2015 E-Newsletter          


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2.5 or 5-Mile Walk
Saturday, October 10, 2015
(rain date is October 17, 2015)
Ulysses Wiggins Waterfront Park
2 Riverside Drive, Camden NJ


 
  
  

As both Philadelphia and New Jersey prepare for the Holy Father's visit, LSMNJ is proud to share news that New Visions Homeless Day Shelter has been selected as one of six Camden-based programs to receive funding from the Francis Fund -- a special short-term fund used to meet concrete needs of people in the Philadelphia region and Camden who are struggling with hunger, homelessness, and poverty in honor of the September visit of Pope Francis.


New Visions will earmark these funds to expand the day center's meal programs.

 

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BETH SPARLING NAMED NEW CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
Beth Sparling
Beth Sparling has been appointed Chief Operating Officer by the LSMNJ Board of Trustees. 

Beth has been with LSMNJ since 1998 serving as the the Health Services Administrator at Crane's Mill and, most recently, Vice President & Executive Director. 

Beth has assisted our communities during periods of leadership vacancies.  The level of commitment that she has demonstrated was recognized by our leadership team and the skills that she brings will be an asset to the organization, as we move forward with enhancing our programs.

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WHAT IS FLIK?
    
The chefs' tall white toques are now adorned with the FLIK Lifestyles logo at Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown. But what does it mean?

Lutheran Crossings is dishing out the same great culinary delights to its assisted living and skilled nursing residents, but with a fresh perspective from FLIK Lifestyles, an operating company of Compass Group North America.

The quality of food and variety of offerings has not changed, as all of Compass Group's companies operate with the highest of standards. Lutheran Crossings' dining services team continues to use wholesome, fresh ingredients, vital to health, and harvested in a socially responsible way for the well-being of its senior residents. But what you may see is an embedded culture of extraordinary hospitality and a 'spirit to serve,' creating the most compassionate level of dining services.
LUTHERAN DISASTER RECOVERY NEWS
    
Get the latest updates, events, and news regarding our ongoing Superstorm Sandy recovery efforts throughout New Jersey by 'liking' the LSMNJ Disaster Recovery Facebook Page. 

We are grateful to volunteers from congregations and organizations across the country who have come to lend their assistance in rebuilding homes and the lives of many New Jersey residents.

YOU CAN HELP!
Join us at one of our upcoming Hand in Hand volunteer days! Check dates and register here.
A LIFE-SAVING DONATION
  
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Friday, August 21, 2015
1:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Lutheran Crossings Enhanced Living at Moorestown
255 East Main Street, Moorestown, NJ 08057
Are you willing to maybe save a life? If so, please consider donating blood at Lutheran Crossings. All blood collected will go to local hospitals for local residents in need of blood. Make an appointment here.