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August 2022 News

Tuesday
Aug 23

KTIS Radio -- Impact Children's Lives as a Foster Grandparent

While it’s mid-summer, we are already gearing up for a busy fall school season!  Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is seeking volunteers for its Foster Grandparent program. These special volunteers are older adults who play a vital role mentoring children and youth in the classroom and other settings who may be experiencing academic or social challenges. Learn more by listening to this KTIS Radio interview.

July 2022 News

Friday
Jul 29

WJJY Radio -- Support Kids at Camp Knutson's 36th Annual Quilt Auction

Camp Knutson, offering an unforgettable week at camp for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, severe skin disorders and other fragile health conditions, invites the community to its 36th Annual Quilt Auction on Saturday, August 13 in Crosslake, Minn., featuring handcrafted quilts, camp counselors dressed in costumes and concessions amidst the lively auction. Online bidding available. Listen here to learn more!

Monday
Jul 25

MPR News with Angela Davis -- Tackling Medical Debt

One hundred million Americans, or about 41 percent of U.S. adults, live with medical debt, according to a survey by Kaiser Family Foundation. Kim Miller with LSS Financial Counseling shared how medical debt affects individuals and resources that can help them tackle debt on MPR News with Angela Davis. Listen now!

Tuesday
Jul 19

Tory Merhar Named Associate Vice President at LSS

Tory Merhar has been named associate vice president of Community Based Services for St. Paul-based Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), the oldest and one of the largest human service organizations in Minnesota. In her new role, she will oversee PICS (Partners in Community Supports), Host Homes, Care Coordination Services, Camp Knutson and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services.
Tuesday
Jul 19

Minnesota Kinship Caregivers Now Have Greater Support Through LSS

Minnesota caregivers raising a relative’s or friend’s child now have access to greater support through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) Kinship Family Support Services. Originally available in the metro area only, LSS has expanded kinship support services to communities statewide. This includes a warmline, one-to-one support and educational trainings and groups to assist in navigating complex financial, legal, medical and mental health systems.
Tuesday
Jul 19

Six Lutheran Congregations in Minnesota Receive 2022 Servant of Christ Award

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) has recognized a Lutheran congregations in each of the six Minnesota synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America as 2022 Servant of Christ Award recipient.  The Servant of Christ Award honors congregations that are leaders in social service outreach or have come forward with extraordinary service to address special needs in their community. The award is extended to one or more congregations in each of the six Minnesota synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. 
Tuesday
Jul 19

Mark Dubbels Named Associate Vice President at LSS

Mark Dubbels has been named associate vice president of Community Residential Services for St. Paul-based Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), the oldest and one of the largest human service organizations in Minnesota. In his new role, he will oversee several divisions that support people with identified needs across the organization and continue to explore technology innovations that improve life quality.

June 2022 News

Thursday
Jun 30

Camp Knutson's Night Under the Starts July 16 to Benefit Campers with Identified Needs

Camp Knutson, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, will host its signature fundraiser event, Night Under the Stars, on Saturday, July 16. The event will be held in person for the first time since 2019. Night Under the Stars benefits campers with disabilities, medical conditions and other identified needs. The evening features a wine bar, silent auction, dinner, live auction and a program. The online auction will open on July 13, offering bidders a wide variety of options to choose from. Supporters can participate in the online auction whether they are attending the in-person event. To learn more about Night Under the Stars and Music on the Docks, go to campknutson.org/events.