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.
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.
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.
A recent survey from the National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that 80% of us feel like we could use some financial advice from a professional.
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.
Nearly 30% of federal student loan payments are past due, according to a U.S. Government Accountability Office report released last month. Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling appeared on KSTP-TV's Money Minute, to talk about student loan repayment options, now that the temporary grace period has ended.
A survey earlier this year found 43 percent of Gen Z respondents and 41 percent of millennial respondents said they experienced money dysmorphia. Kim Miller, senior program manager for LSS Financial Counseling, appeared on MPR Now with Cathy Wurzer to discuss what it is, where it comes from, and ways to reduce financial anxiety. Listen now.