We’re a collective of citizens, changemakers and advocates building a New England where love, belonging, wellbeing, and hope thrive despite life’s challenges.
We’re here today because of the foresight and generosity of a pious brewer by the name of Gottlieb F. Burkhardt, whose summer farm in West Roxbury would eventually become the Martin Luther Orphan’s Home at Brook Farm in 1872. A volunteer organization with a commitment to helping children as well as “aged, weak, and helpless persons,” Brook Farm would soon be followed by the establishment of a Lutheran agency to assist lonely seafarers on the busy docks of Boston. Our social ministry had begun!
Over the years, our pledge to provide help, healing and hope to those in need expanded throughout New England. By 1992, the agency had a new name, Lutheran Social Services of New England. Today, Ascentria Care Alliance continues its legacy.
After 150 years, we found a hard truth: The system we work in is increasingly setting us up to fail those we walk alongside.
To move beyond our current limitations and have a lasting impact on New England communities, we are building a sustainable framework for our nonprofit:
We’re a collective of citizens, changemakers and advocates building a New England where love, belonging, wellbeing, and hope thrive despite life’s challenges.
Without a voice on the inside, program participants will always be on the outside. Changing lives starts by changing the systems, policies and coordination that surrounds community members.
Join us to champion equity, forge sustainable solutions, and spark success for all.
Our staff, program participants, and community are the heart of our mission and the big picture of their lived experiences informs everything we do.
Our mission doesn’t stop at the people we serve, we are committed to caring for our team members and equipping the people in our organization to grow and thrive in their careers.
See what can happen when New Englanders join forces on the side of hope.
Your donation helps the individuals and families participating in our programs to become self-sufficient and confident in their ability to not only meet life’s challenges, but thrive. We can’t do it without you!
11 Shattuck Street
Worcester, MA 01605
774.243.3100
Hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
