Donors

My connection to Liberty Lutheran runs deep. Raised Lutheran in a family devoted to social ministry, I learned early on the importance of gratitude and giving back—it’s in my DNA. My grandfather immigrated from Germany when Henry Heinz offered him a job. After leaving Heinz, he founded Zieger and Sons, a thriving flower business in […]

I grew up in Greenville, PA, a small college town. Although I moved to the Philly suburbs as a young adult, I remained emotionally close to my parents. When my mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, my dad became her primary caregiver. After he passed away, I moved Mom to Artman’s memory care so she could […]

When thinking about what makes Liberty Lutheran a truly special organization, the value of kindness and how it is manifest here immediately comes to mind. We are reminded of the quote, “One of the greatest gifts you can bestow upon another is kindness. If someone is in need, lend them a helping hand. Do not [...]

For decades St. John’s Lutheran Church in Emmaus has supported the work of Liberty’s Lutheran Congregational Services. The church goes well beyond just sending money when it comes to helping others. They invest their heart, soul and body into serving.

I thank my mom, Miriam Hoffman, for giving me a heart for older adults. Mom was a geriatric nurse. When I was growing up, she would take me along with her to nursing homes to visit her patients. I would attend their Christmas parties and other festivities. As a child, I loved it. I would become their surrogate grandchild.

In January 2011, I joined the Planned Giving committee at Liberty Lutheran. I have had family connections to Liberty for even longer, as my grandmother-in-law lived at Artman for a long time, and my Aunt has served on several board committees.