Earlier this month, our Executive Director, Lauren Wright, joined partners at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois for the Lutherans Unite event.
Left to right: Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, Grace Araya, Mark Stutrud, Blanca Campos, Andi Durbin, Lauren Wright, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and Mike Bertrand.
The gathering lifted up courageous leadership in public service and the importance of community solidarity in difficult times.
The event honored Rep. Lindsey LaPointe as Legislator of the Year and Governor JB Pritzker with the Paul Simon Courage in Public Service Award. In a moment when federal policies and actions are fueling fear, events like this remind us how critical it is to come together, share resources, and affirm that our collective power is stronger than fear.
We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate leaders who are not afraid to raise their voices, and for organizations like Lutheran Social Services of Illinois that create spaces to uplift our communities and build resilience.
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