About Us

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    About LSS of Minnesota

    Changing lives for 145 years
    Since 1865, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has responded to Minnesota's changing needs by being wholly committed to making life better for our most vulnerable citizens. Our work is grounded in two principles -- God loves everyone without condition and God yearns for us to love the neighbor.

  • Serving to Meet Growing Demands

    Our 2,300 staff  serve nearly 100,000 people of all ages in each of Minnesota’s 87 counties and in more than 300 communities. With an annual budget of $94 million funded from public, private and charitable sources, LSS is the state’s largest, nonprofit social service organization.

  • Mission

    Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives, and builds community.

  • Vision

    All people have the opportunity to live and work in community with dignity, safety, and hope.

  • Strategic Imperatives

    Our service outcome goals are organized around children, youth and families; people with disabilities; and older adults. They shape our planning and action.

     

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    Children and families will have safe, stable homes and the opportunity to thrive in community.

     

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    People with disabilities will have access to social services and the opportunity to contribute to community life.

     

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    Older adults will have choice in the services they need and opportunities to participate in community life.

     

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