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Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
2485 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
1.800.582.5260, ext 282
FAX: 651/969-2360
church@lssmn.org

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  • Foster Grandparents offer special attention and care to disadvantaged children and youth in the neighborhood centers, shelters, schools, and residential programs statewide. Call 1-888-205-3770.
       

  • Senior Companions befriend other seniors in communities statewide and assist them with transportation or grocery shopping to help them continue living independently. Call 1-888-205-3770.
       

  • Senior Nutrition: Deliver meals to homebound elderly shut-ins in Central and Northwest Minnesota. Volunteer in Senior Dining sites by serving and delivering meals, welcoming guests and helping with special events. Call 218/233-7521.
       

  • Respite Care is seeking volunteers in Northwest Minnesota to help caregivers who need a break from care of loved ones. Training is provided. Call 218/233-7521.
       

  • Guardianship/Conservatorship needs friendly, caring adults (must be 18) to spend time with vulnerable adults who have special needs because of age, illness or disability. Visit, assist with small tasks, take on outings. Call 651-310-9419.

Ruth Kimball, Shirley Paro and Helen Lusk are sisters who share a favorite pastime: being an LSS Senior Companion. 

Ruth and Shirley were seeking ways to make a personal connection with others as volunteers. Their sister, Helen, decided that being a Senior Companion would be a worthwhile way to transition from her career to retirement.

All three sisters befriend other seniors and take them on outings or just spend time visiting over a cup of coffee.

"We all enjoy it very much," Ruth said. "It's just become part of our way of life. I liked being a volunteer driver, but this way you can be much more involved in the lives of others and build some special relationships. I have two 90-year-olds that I visit, and enjoy it immensely!"

     

 

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