News

December 2024 News

Wednesday
Dec 4
Tammi Johnson, of Duluth, will join an elite group of individuals when she will be inducted into the Youth Worker Hall of Fame during a virtual event on December 6. Nominated for the Friends of Youth Leadership Award, Johnson was chosen because she stood out as a leader in their field with a tireless commitment to youth.

November 2024 News

Monday
Nov 18
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has received a $5,000 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation to support nutritious, healthy meals for older adults through the LSS Meals service in Mankato. “We are so grateful to the Mankato Clinic Foundation for their generous gift to support the health and well-being of older adults,” said Amy Vajgrt, senior director of LSS Meals. “Their support helps us to ensure that older adults in our community have the social and nutritional support they need to remain living at home longer, and stay healthy, active and independent.”
Monday
Nov 11
To observe Veteran’s Day and National Caregiver Month in November, Mary Smith with LSS Caregiver Support and Respite Services shared important information and resources about free services available to veterans and their caregivers through LSS, including education sessions, caregiver coaching, emergency care planning, in-home respite care by trained caregivers and veteran support groups. These services are available to veterans and their families across Minnesota.
Thursday
Nov 7

St. Paul-based Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, among the largest human service organizations in Minnesota, announced new executive roles for three organizational leaders: Elizabeth Saevig, Jaime Wilkins and Heidi Wiste.

October 2024 News

Monday
Oct 28

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Rochester has moved to a new location at Bethel Lutheran Church, 810 3rd Avenue Southeast in Rochester. The community is invited to attend an open house on Friday, November 1 from 9 a.m. to noon to meet the team, learn more about services available to the community, tour the space and enjoy refreshments.

September 2024 News

Friday
Sep 27
Carolyn Scherer, program director of LSS Companion and Caregiver Services, appeared on KTIS Radio to talk about the important role that foster grandparents play in children’s lives by providing a caring presence in the classroom and working one-to-one with them to improve their reading, math and social skills.