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July 2023 News

Friday

Jul 14

PROP Food partners with LSS Financial Counseling to provide no-cost financial workshops for the community

LSS Financial Counseling is teaming up with PROP Food to offer no-cost financial workshops for the community. The next financial workshop, “Building and Improving Your Credit,” will be held from 5 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 19, at the Eden Prairie Library, 565 Prairie Center Drive. Learn more.

Wednesday

Jul 12

Camp Noah helps children heal following flood disaster in Kentucky

Camp Noah, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, traveled to Kentucky in July to help children heal following a devastating flood last year. Canine companions were on hand to offer support and comfort as well. Watch the story on WYMT-TV Mountain News in Kentucky!

Monday

Jul 10

MPR: What's next for borrowers burdened by student loans?

Millions of Americans are trying to figure out what’s next with their student loan debt, and that includes tens of thousands of Minnesotans. MPR News Host Angela Davis talked with Kim Miller, LSS Financial Counseling, about student loans and first steps to consider as student loan payments resume in October.

June 2023 News

Tuesday

Jun 27

New "tech home" helps people with disabilities to live independently

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) has launched a new model of service in Red Wing that provides in-home technology to help people with disabilities live more independently.

Monday

Jun 19

June is Homeownership Month

June is National Home Ownership Month. Buying a home is often the largest financial decision one will make in their lifetime. Listen to the KRJB radio interview with Nichole Szczesniak, housing counseling program director, to hear insights about becoming a homeowner.

Wednesday

Jun 14

State helping to fund prepared meals that nonprofits provide to people in need

The Minnesota Legislature included $3.3 million in the state budget this session to support the distribution of prepared meals to individuals who aren’t able to participate in other state and federal meal programs.

Thursday

Jun 8

Community invited to Juneteenth event in Minneapolis on June 15

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is proud to host its second annual Juneteenth event on Thursday, June 15 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Center for Changing Lives in Minneapolis to recognize the significance of Juneteenth and offer an opportunity to support black-owned businesses. LSS’ Juneteenth event will be held in the parking lot of the Center for Changing Lives at 2400 Park Avenue and will feature more than a dozen black-owned vendors who will be selling savory and sweet selections from their eateries, massage and wellness items, custom crafts, and other goods and services. LSS Human Resource representatives will be available to discuss career opportunities.

Friday

Jun 2

PBS North: Helping youth experiencing homelessness

Dawn Shykes, LSS senior director of children, youth and families in Duluth, appeared on PBS Almanac North on June 2 to share how the work of LSS is making a difference for youth experiencing homelessness and how the community can help.

May 2023 News

Monday

May 22

Job loss and layoffs are scary, but take these steps to stabilize your situation

With news of layoffs at major Minnesota companies recently, the Star Tribune connected with Kim Miller in LSS Financial Counseling to seek guidance for Minnesotans who have experienced a job loss. Read the story.

Monday

May 8

Foster parents needed for kids

Children’s Home Society and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota are affiliated organizations seeking foster parents to partner with them in caring for children and youth in need. If you are interested in making a direct difference in children’s lives, consider becoming a foster parent.

During 2022, an estimated 11,200 children and youth experienced out-of-home care, according to the most recent information available through the Minnesota Department of Human Services.