Main Menu GIVE NOW OPT-IN Previous Next Welcome to Diakon Diakon: Many Hands, guided by One Heart, that daily transform the lives of thousands of children, youths, families, and older adults through programs ranging from adoption, foster care and at-risk youth services to counseling and comprehensive senior living communities. Dating to 1868, Diakon aids people of all faiths through compassionate service, gracious hospitality and charitable care. Senior Living Services Explore our state-of-the-art Continuing Care Retirement Communities and senior housing complexes in Pennsylvania and Maryland Child & Family Services Learn about services ranging from adoption and foster care to at-risk youth programs and behavioral health counseling Community Services Access programs from meals on wheels and adult day care to senior centers—with and without walls—and much more Help Us to Change the Lives of Children, Youths, Families & Older Adults Each year, Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries and Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries serve approximately 70,000 children, youths, families, and adults of all ages through compassionate service, gracious hospitality and charitable care. Your generous gifts will help Diakon to change the lives of even more people in need. Thank you! How You Can Help Donate Today NEWS Cumberland Crossings breaks ground for new cottage-home development June 07, 2021 Diakon assists with Farm Market Vouchers distribution June 02, 2021 Fitch affirms triple-B-plus rating, outlook ‘stable’ May 04, 2021 Diakon board names new President/CEO October 05, 2020 Mark Pile announces his retirement as Diakon president/CEO September 18, 2020 More News BLOG POSTS Grateful for a second chance November 18, 2021 Spreading joy abroad and at home November 03, 2021 Prompted to share a passion for writing September 03, 2021 Olympic connection August 06, 2021 Don’t let your “but” stop you July 07, 2021 More Blogs SERVICES Senior Services Child & Family Services Community Services CONNECT Many Voices Blog eDiakonnect Dialog Newsletter For News Media Social Media QUICK LINKS Employment About Us Events News Contact Home Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use E-NEWSLETTER Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries Diakon Child, Family & Community Ministries © 2015 - 2021 Diakon Diakon does not discriminate in admissions, the provision of services, or referrals of clients on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability or any other classes protected by law.