News

January 2023 News

Thursday
Jan 12
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota is dedicated to preventing sex trafficking among youth and to providing support for young people who have experienced sexual exploitation. A virtual human trafficking prevention awareness event will be offered on Thursday, January 19, from 9–10 a.m. and Noon–1 p.m. Community members are invited to attend and learn how predators conduct online solicitation and groom youth, what is being done to prevent trafficking and support young people, and how the community can help. Click on the story headline to learn more and sign up!
Thursday
Jan 12
Cherish All Children, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, will host a community event designed to equip community members to support youth in making safe and healthy choices in their online world. Supporting Youth Safety & Healthy Choices in the Virtual Playground will take place from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, 2485 Como Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55108 and virtually. Click on the story headline to learn more and sign up!

December 2022 News

Friday
Dec 30

Dan Park, financial counseling supervisor for LSS Financial Counseling, recently won the National Foundation for Credit Counseling's Credit Counselor of the Year award, honoring outstanding accomplishments and excellence in promoting consumer financial health. Read the Star Tribune story about how he supported Julie with free financial counseling that put her on a path toward financial health and homeownership.

Saturday
Dec 17
Check out the recent radio interview on ways to plan and prepare for holiday spending with Shannon Doyle, LSS Financial Education Program Manager.
Thursday
Dec 15

It is estimated that 1 out six or 736,000 Minnesotans provide regular assistance for a friend or family member who has a health problem, a long- term illness or a disability. Caregivers have a high level of stress, higher instances of depression and anxiety and often experience isolation. Listen in to a short interview on the challenges of caregiving and supportive services that are available to help through Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.

Thursday
Dec 15
Vasa Children’s Home, where Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota traces its 157-year history, first served as an orphanage and then a children’s home for youth with disabilities who now live in more individualized community settings. In November, Lutheran Social Service opened a new production kitchen on its campus to meet a growing need to provide healthy breakfasts, lunches and snacks to children and youth through schools, after-school programs and day cares. “We’ve come full circle and are so excited to be offering this new service in the region,” said Kristin Quenzer, senior director of LSS Meals. “There is such a tremendous need to provide healthy nutrition to children and youth in Greater Minnesota.
Tuesday
Dec 13

StreetWorks, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, received generous donations of socks and other warm gear from paramedics at Hennepin EMS to help youth experiencing homelessness avoid frostbite and other health issues during these cold winter months. Learn about this outreach effort on KSTP-TV and how you can help.

Wednesday
Dec 7
While there are 32,230 credit counselors nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Dan Park sets the gold standard. Park, financial counseling supervisor for LSS Financial Counseling in Saint Paul, has won the National Foundation for Credit Counseling’s Credit Counselor of the Year award, honoring outstanding accomplishments and excellence in pursuit of consumer financial health.