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December 2024 News

Friday
Dec 20

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is proud to recognize seven honorees statewide who received the 2024 President’s Leadership Excellence Award. The award recognizes exceptional employees who demonstrate outstanding leadership, inspire colleagues, drive innovation, and build community. 

Saturday
Dec 14
If you're looking for ways to avoid holiday financial stress, check out this insightful radio interview on KTIS-FM with Kim Miller, senior program manager with LSS Financial Counseling. Learn helpful tips to avoid overspending and maintain your financial wellness through the holidays and into the New Year.
Friday
Dec 13
If you or a loved one is struggling financially from problem gambling, get the help and support you need. Through a new partnership between the Minnesota Alliance on Problem Gambling (MNAPG) and LSS Financial Counseling, receive free financial counseling to that can help individuals and families impacted by gambling-related financial issues.
Wednesday
Dec 4
Tammi Johnson, of Duluth, will join an elite group of individuals when she will be inducted into the Youth Worker Hall of Fame during a virtual event on December 6. Nominated for the Friends of Youth Leadership Award, Johnson was chosen because she stood out as a leader in their field with a tireless commitment to youth.

November 2024 News

Monday
Nov 18
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has received a $5,000 grant from the Mankato Clinic Foundation to support nutritious, healthy meals for older adults through the LSS Meals service in Mankato. “We are so grateful to the Mankato Clinic Foundation for their generous gift to support the health and well-being of older adults,” said Amy Vajgrt, senior director of LSS Meals. “Their support helps us to ensure that older adults in our community have the social and nutritional support they need to remain living at home longer, and stay healthy, active and independent.”
Monday
Nov 11
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.