About

California Lutheran Homes Foundation and Community Services is an independent not-for-profit social ministry organization, and a member of Lutheran Services in America. Founded in 1947, CLH provides funding and other assistance for those in need of housing and human services through partnerships with church congregations, community-based organizations, and local agencies.

The CLH Foundation provides grants and support to partner programs that benefit foster youth, affordable housing, retirement communities, congregations, and synods/districts of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod and Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We primarily support affordable housing initiatives but we also partner with organizations that promote young adult education, work-force training/preparation, mentoring, and life skills counseling. We consult with and support congregations that are exploring strategic alternatives to their ministry and mission.

Mission

California Lutheran Homes provides funding and other assistance for those in need of housing and human services through partnerships with congregations, community-based organizations and local agencies.

Team

Deacon Nancy Ackerman, president and CEO, works with former President Bill Jennings, who oversees special projects.

Board

Five pastors, church and lay leaders serve on the CLH Board.