Humanity starts in the heart of a child
Compelled by love,
determined to give all we can
As warriors supporting warriors, we are redefining child well-being throughout the state of Texas
Our name is inspired by our long-standing commitment to be nurturing, supportive forces for good in the lives of children and families. We honor our past while promising a commitment to the future to break the cycle of abuse. As we practice generational innovation, we create new systems and re-engineer existing systems. This approach has helped children and families thrive for more than 138 years, and we won’t relent.
Our History
Our legacy is one of consistent evolution. From the start, we were innovating and improving to more effectively meet the needs of our community. We continue that legacy today.Â
For more than a century – from the service-minded Lutherans who dreamed of building an orphanage in the 1860s to the vital programs in place today throughout Texas – we have proudly grown and adapted to the changing needs of society. Our story is marked by the continual practice of generational innovation, each moment in history building upon the next to impact the next generation of children, families and communities.Â
For more than a century – from the service-minded Lutherans who dreamed of building an orphanage in the 1860s to the vital programs in place today throughout Texas – we have proudly grown and adapted to the changing needs of society. Our story is marked by the continual practice of generational innovation, each moment in history building upon the next to impact the next generation of children, families and communities.Â
1800s
Together, they start raising money to build an orphanage.
1980– A group of individuals begins working together under the name of Bethlehem Children’s Center in New Orleans, originally known as Lutheran Social Services of the South. Together, they start raising money to build an orphanage.
1900s
A haven for orphans and the elderly.
1924 – The society formalizes its name to the Good Samaritan Society. Leaders later change the name to Lutheran Aid and Orphan’s Society to avoid confusion with other similarly named groups.
Today
Empowering Angels Group is a leading generational innovation organization.
Each day, we are creating sustainable change with a focus on impacting those in need today, and future generations. Our life-restoring work will continue for years to come.
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