Seeking to follow the commands of Jesus that we help our neighbor, LCIF uses its resources to provide for those in need. 
We do this through in-gathering of food and clothing to contribute to local charities; by participating in the “Souper Bowl” of Caring each year, and contributing to the C.R.O.P. walk, to address local food insecurity; and by setting aside a “work day” each year, in connection with our national synod program of “God's work, Our hands,” during which we have recently assembled 100 school supply kits and donated more than 40 quilts to world-wide projects such as Lutheran World Relief (providing emergency relief in areas affected by war or natural disasters). 
Several of our members volunteer or participate with a weekly food distribution program known as “My Friend’s House,” connected to Ascension Lutheran Church in central Los Angeles, and many have recently volunteered with the San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity in helping re-build housing in our local community of Altadena, following devastating fires of January 2025. 
Finally, our Generosity Team, handles annual gifts and grants from our church Endowment Fund, which have recently included gifts to the American Society for Suicide Prevention; Mental Health of America, Los Angeles; Beacon Housing, Door of Hope and L.A. Family Housing; Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Services (now known as Global Refuge); and the Walter Hoving Home in Pasadena, CA, that ministers to young women recovering from substance abuse or other life traumas.  We cherish the ongoing relationships that these gifts have help to build with these outstanding organizations.