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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota relies on your financial support to carry out our mission of service across the state. With more than 100,000 people served every year, you have the ability to make a significant impact in the lives of people we serve. There are many ways that you and your congregation can support these vital service ministries. Please consider which of the following ways your congregation can support LSS as we work together to realize our vision that all people have the opportunity to live in community with dignity, safety and hope.

Church Budget
Every year, around 800 Lutheran congregations financially support Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota. Many of them include a line item for LSS in their yearly benevolence budget. This provides a strong foundation of annual support for services to vulnerable people throughout the state. Please consider including LSS in your congregation’s budgeting plans for the upcoming year, and then growing your support over time.

Capital Appeals
Is your congregation planning a capital appeal to pay down debt, build an addition or construct a new church? Don’t pass up the opportunity you have to make a powerful impact on countless lives by including mission support as part of your capital campaign. Many congregations around the state are setting a wonderful example for their members about the importance of stewardship and giving because of the gifts God has given us.

Special Offerings
Consider dedicating one Sunday during the year to lift up the service ministries of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and your congregation’s support for our services throughout the state. Use all, or a portion of, that day’s offering to supplement your congregation's budgeted support of LSS.

Special Event Fundraiser
Hold a special event to raise money and highlight the vital services Lutherans are part of across the state. Some things to consider are an ice cream social, an annual garage sale and golf or bowling tournaments. One congregation even has an annual "buffalo roast"! Whatever you do, make it fun; and if you have more ideas, let us know so we can share them with others.

Foundations and Endowments
Congregations with either a foundation or endowment have the chance to direct some of those resources to LSS services. Please let us know what information we could provide or if you wish to invite a formal proposal from Lutheran Social Service.

In-Kind Collections
Our services are always in need of supplies that help the people LSS serves. Examples include school supplies in the fall that we give to kids in our housing programs,  personal hygiene and other basic items that we give to every refugee we resettle in Minnesota and cleaning supplies and other household items that can be used in our group homes for people with disabilities. There is always a great need and a wealth of opportunities for your congregation to have collection drives that will benefit people in your community.