We support
LOD strongly believes that supporting community organizations is a core component of social responsibility. In our proud support of the following groups, we strive to make a positive impact on the community we live in.
Ecumenical Community Helping Others (ECHO) is a nonprofit organization in Northern Virginia that aims to serve those who suffer from the effects of long-term poverty as well as those who are experiencing an emergency financial need. This organization distributes donated clothing, school supplies, and household items; offers food and financial assistance in emergencies; and provides counselors to people for emotional support and referrals.
American Wheat Mission is a nonprofit organization that supports the independence and social integration of people with disabilities. It provides a range of services, including audio recording support for the visually impaired, welfare facility operations, sign language interpretation, and transportation assistance for individuals with visual and severe disabilities. The organization also runs programs to raise public awareness and foster communication, contributing to the creation of a more inclusive society. LOD shares this mission and provides ongoing support for the work of the American Wheat Mission.
Gallaudet University educates the Deaf and hard-of-hearing. LOD supports this private institution with a yearly donation to its Career Center. Gallaudet’s Career Center offers stipends for transportation, meals, and housing for student interns.
Baby Box Korea is an organization created by Pastor Jong-Rak Lee to protect abandoned newborns. Baby Box Korea provides a better alternative for a bad situation and cares for the newborns until they are adopted. This organization also creates monthly care packages for single mothers who need support in raising their children.