Augsburg’s Auxiliary is the rock upon which Augsburg was built. From the very beginning they provided the impetus that began the Home and the love that kept it going. The first Annual Reports show that in the early years the Auxiliary paid for a good portion of the operating budget. Mrs. Caroline Lang, the Home’s founder, was elected the first president and held that office until her death on November 21, 1908.

In March of 1926, a group of young women from the Auxiliary began the Augsburg Sewing Circle. They not only provided the Home with household items, but also raised funds through an annual crab supper and other activities. They also planned parties and were responsible for much of the entertainment that took place in the Home. In 1990, they rejoined the Auxiliary.

The Auxiliary is still the most supportive group within the Home. Members work untiringly to see that the needs of the residents, whether they be large or small, are fulfilled. They do this through various fundraisers held throughout the year, including a Strawberry Festival and a Fall Fashion Show. Originally, a group for women of the church, the Auxiliary opened its membership to men in 2008.

More participants in the gratifying and life-changing work of the Auxiliary are always needed. If you would like more information about the Auxiliary or would like to help, please call the Auxiliary president, Emma Hahn, at 410-592-8512.