Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has been named one of the Top 200 Workplaces in Minnesota by the Star Tribune. A complete list of those selected is available at startribune.com/mn-top-workplaces.
Buying a home is a big deal. At LSS, we have a free homeownership counseling service that provides neutral, objective guidance to help prospective homebuyers consider important steps in the homebuying process, what they can truly afford, and programs that might be available to help them.
The REACH youth resource center, which offers supportive services to youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing or facing the possibility of homelessness, has a new name: LSS Youth Resource Center — Mankato. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), which operates the service, said that the new name is part of a statewide naming structure for all youth services across Minnesota.
Throughout Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s history, faith communities have been among our most important partners. The Servant of Christ Award honors congregations that are leaders in social ministry outreach or have contributed to addressing needs in their community in extraordinary ways. LSS team members help recognize the contributions of our congregational partners by nominating deserving congregations.
Have you ever thought about being a foster parent? Catch this inspiring story on WCCO Sunday Morning about a Minnesota man who grew up in foster care and is now headed to the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester for his residency.
Pathways 4 Youth, which offers supportive services to youth ages 16 to 24 who are experiencing or facing the possibility of homelessness, has a new name: LSS Youth Resource Center — St. Cloud. Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), which operates the service, said that the new name is part of a statewide naming structure for all youth services across Minnesota.
New data out this month from the Minnesota Department of Human Services reports that 9,880 children and youth experienced out-of-home care in 2024. Children’s Home and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota are affiliated organizations seeking foster parents to partner with them to care for children.
The New York Federal Reserve reports that household credit card debt is up 4% over last year and stands at $1.21 trillion. The average household on a Debt Management Plan with LSS Financial Counseling has $23,000 on 3-4 credit cards. We work with their creditors to lower their credit card interest rates so that they can pay off their debt faster.
Next Avenue reports that credit and fixed incomes pull many older adults into credit card debt. "I always reassure people when I do workshops or when our counselors meet with people, that they are not alone," said Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling. She adds that time-tested methods are available to restore financial wellness and peace of mind.
Nearly half of adults age 50 and older have credit card debt, according to a new AARP survey. Many use credit cards as a necessity to pay for daily living expenses. That's true for Norman and Patricia Kietzer, a Minnesota couple who entered retirement without debt and is now working with LSS Financial Counseling on a Debt Management Plan to pay off their debt faster.
