Stories Landing Page

Our roots are embedded in wellness.

When our organization was first born, it grew out of a legacy of caring for the physical health needs of our community. In fact, the money that paved the way for The Lutheran Foundation came from the proceeds of the sale of the original Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne in 1995.

Then, in 2013, we saw that local health needs stretched past the physical. There was a real lack of mental health support in our area. That void blossomed into our Look Up initiative, which is still a large part of The Lutheran Foundation’s focus today.

Our goal is to help everyone in the 10-county area that we serve to feel their best, in all aspects of their lives. We believe that should include spiritual, mental and physical wellness.

Our mission is to educate, equip and provide resources for individuals who are struggling in any of those areas. Additionally, we reach out to people who are in a position to help those who are struggling.

Learn how we’ve assisted members of our community on this journey over the past 25 years. Hear their personal stories of how they looked up—and saw beyond.