Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries Inc.

Allegheny Lutheran Social Ministries Inc., doing business as A.l.s.m., is a non-profit organization based in Altoona, Pennsylvania, registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) since 2007. The organization is a tax-exempt corporate entity that primarily focuses on providing comprehensive social services, with a strong emphasis on early childhood education and family support programs. While specific details about the organization's full mission are not provided in the available documentation, the federal grant awards suggest a deep commitment to supporting children, families, and community welfare through various educational and social service initiatives.

The organization has been a significant recipient of federal grants, particularly from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families, with a primary focus on the Head Start program. Most recently, A.l.s.m. was awarded a five-year, $1,707,727 Head Start grant to provide early childhood education and family support services to low-income pregnant women, infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children in Pennsylvania. Additionally, the organization has received numerous sub-grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Education related to the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which reimburses meal provisions for children and adults in approved care facilities. The organization has also received sub-grants from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for child welfare programs, including initiatives aimed at preventing unnecessary child separation and supporting community-based child abuse prevention efforts. These grants demonstrate A.l.s.m.'s multifaceted approach to supporting vulnerable populations through educational, nutritional, and family support services.