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April 2021 News

Tuesday

Apr 13

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Selected As A State Community Hub

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota was selected to serve as one of nine, federally-funded Community Resource Hubs to help pregnant and parenting families with young children navigate Minnesota’s early childhood services. Hubs will shift the burden of finding help from those seeking services to organizations that connect them with the supports they need.

Friday

Apr 9

Ways Minnesotans Can Find “Cushions” to Improve Personal Finances

April is Financial Literacy Month, an opportunity to increase your knowledge about money management and improve your personal finances. For LSS Financial Counseling, a nonprofit service that offers free financial assessments and budget counseling to the community, it’s an opportunity to share advice and information about how to create a more stable financial future, especially as Minnesotans face financial uncertainty during the pandemic.

Thursday

Apr 1

LSS, Longtime Caregiver Services Leader in Minnesota, Awarded Central MN Council on Aging Contract

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) was awarded $63,231 from the Central Minnesota Council on Aging (CMCOA) to continue supporting caregivers and helping Minnesotans receive a break from their caregiving responsibilities, access resources to grow their caregiving skills and connect with others through support groups, with its Caregiver Support Services.

March 2021 News

Wednesday

Mar 17

5,000 youth have found safe haven at the reach

Briell shared that she had been on her own since she was in high school, couch hopping and without a permanent place to land. She found essential help, emotional support, safe housing and greater stability through The REACH resource center, a program of Lutheran Social Service in Mankato.

Wednesday

Mar 17

Support Available to Start Health Care Career

Jobs in the health care field are among those in highest demand in the Twin Cities. Individuals wanting to begin or further their career in health care can receive support from LSS Financial Counseling’s Health Care Careers Program in St. Paul’s Frogtown neighborhood.

Monday

Mar 8

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota and Lifetrack Announce Plans to Merge

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) and Lifetrack are excited to announce the intent to merge on July 1, 2021.

Monday

Mar 1

New Foster Care Coordinator Brings 30 Years of Experience to Area Families

Martha Gutierrez, a 30-year veteran in behavioral health and social services, joined Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota as the new therapeutic foster care coordinator serving west central Minnesota.

February 2021 News

Tuesday

Feb 2

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Assures Continuity Of Services to Older Adults in North Dakota

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) assumed operations on February 1 for the Senior Companion Program in North Dakota, assuring that essential support through this service continues for older adults. The change comes as a result of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota’s decision to close due to significant financial struggles in their affordable housing development services.

January 2021 News

Tuesday

Jan 26

LSS Service Helps Caregivers with Emergency Care Planning for Loved Ones

A new service by Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) helps caregivers build peace of mind by working with them to develop a plan for any potential situation when they could no longer care for their loved ones.

LSS’ Emergency Care Planning Service works directly with caregivers and their families to thoroughly assess their needs and create a comprehensive plan that meets those needs.

Tuesday

Jan 12

LSS, Longtime Youth Services Leader in Minnesota, to Operate Pathways 4 Youth

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is pleased to announce they will assume management and operations of Pathways 4 Youth, a program founded by the St. Cloud Rotary Foundation (SCRF) in 2018. Lutheran Social Service is a statewide leader in youth services whose 155-year mission began with children.