News | Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

January 2019 News

Thursday

Jan 3

Lutheran Social Service Enters Into Management Services Agreement with Saint Paul-Based Nonprofit, Lifetrack

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) began providing management services on January 1 for Saint Paul-based Lifetrack, a 70-year old nonprofit organization located in the Promise Neighborhood, which includes Frogtown, Thomas-Dale and the Summit-University neighborhoods in Saint Paul, and which serves communities across the state of Minnesota.

December 2018 News

Thursday

Dec 20

Susie Emmert named Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Susie Emmert has been named Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer for Saint Paul-based Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), which is among the largest human service organizations statewide. Emmert will oversee state and national advocacy initiatives for the organization to improve services and public policies that support full and abundant lives for all Minnesotans.

Friday

Dec 14

Americans' Top 5 Money Questions Answered

Check out answers to the Top 5 Money Questions that Americans have in this story by Nerdwallet. Learn important tips from Elaina Johannessen, with LSS Financial Counseling, who was interviewed for this story.

November 2018 News

Wednesday

Nov 21

New Kitchen, Dining Site for Senior Meals in Waterville

The New Prague Times reported that a new meal option is available in Waterville for those ages 60 and older who would benefit from others cooking healthy meals for them.

Friday

Nov 16

LSS Financial Educator Tonia Brinston Named Among Top Women in Finance

Tonia Brinston, financial educator for LSS Financial Counseling, received an award as one of the Top Women in Finance by Finance & Commerce Newspaper on November 15. Brinston, based in Minneapolis, was recognized at an awards dinner attended by more than 450 people at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. Each year, this award recognizes 45 outstanding women who make notable contributions to their professions and communities.

Friday

Nov 9

Unique Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Veterans in Minnesota

The Hometown Focus highlighted Minnesota Service CORE, which is celebrating a decade of supporting Minnesota veterans and strengthening military families. CORE, which stands for counseling and case management, outreach, referral and education, is dedicated to strengthening service members, veterans and their families by providing access to care for mental and behavioral health, employment, housing and financial counseling. The CORE program is a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).

October 2018 News

Saturday

Oct 6

Seen and Heard: Two local residents receive LSS Spirit Award

Mya Conrad, an LSS case worker who works with survivors of sex trafficking, says that her work isn’t necessarily over at the end of the work day. If there is a crisis after normal work hours, she tends to it. Chad Larimer, and LSS Financial Counselor, hopes to be a “light at the end of a tunnel, not a train” for the people he supports!

Tuesday

Oct 2

Evictions lead to lingering challenges

The Rochester Post-Bulletin covered the new initiative by Legal Assistance in Olmsted County, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and other organizations to create a new avenue for addressing evictions.

Tuesday

Oct 2

Levitt, Carlton County lead way in battling suicide

The Duluth News Tribune reported that officials in Carlton County are leading efforts in suicide prevention. Kathy Hermes, whose Together for Youth programs in Greater Duluth and the Iron Range provide support to LGBTQ youth, applauded efforts to stem the tide of rising suicides.

Monday

Oct 1

Hope found through Camp Noah

Camp Noah, a Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota week-long day camp to help children recover emotionally and spiritually from natural disasters, provided support to children who fled to Pennsylvania after the devastation created by Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Read more in the Living Lutheran magazine.