Salem members also support the mission efforts of Lutheran World Relief (LWR).
Lutheran World Relief is part of Corus International, a global family of organizations working to end extreme poverty through holistic, locally led solutions. Guided by faith and a legacy of more than 80 years of service, Lutheran World Relief responds to disasters in the United States and around the world while helping families build stronger futures. Through emergency response, agriculture, livelihoods and resilience programs, Lutheran World Relief has helped families around the world recover from disasters, strengthen livelihoods and build resilient communities. Eighty-one percent (81%) LWR funding is used to implement its programs, with 65% of those funds directed to health-related programs.