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December 2024 News

Friday
Dec 20

Seven honorees receive LSS Leadership Excellence Award

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

KTIS Radio: Avoid holiday financial stress

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.
Wednesday
Dec 4

Tammi Johnson to be Inducted into Youth Worker Hall of Fame

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

LSS Meals receives grant from Mankato Clinic Foundation

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

KMRS Radio Community Connection: Caregiver Support & Respite Services

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.
Thursday
Nov 7

Three LSS leaders appointed to new executive roles

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.

October 2024 News

Monday
Oct 28

Community invited to open house on November 1 for new LSS offices in Rochester

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.