Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 85 honorees from across the organization with the prestigious 2023 Spirit Award at a luncheon celebration in St. Cloud, Minn. on August 15. The award honors employees, nominated by their supervisors, who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the organization.
As students head back to school this fall, Foster Grandparents are needed! These special volunteers offer a caring presence and support to help students boost their confidence and academic success. In a recent radio interview, Carolyn Scherer with LSS shared the joys, rewards and benefits of becoming a Foster Grandparent. She also highlighted the need for Senior Companions who serve as a friendly visitor to older adults and help them with errands. Learn more and tune in!
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, or LSS, is seeking Foster Grandparent volunteers in communities statewide to provide one-to-one mentoring and tutoring for children and youth in the classroom and other settings. “So many children just need a little attention and understanding to make a positive difference in their day. When I volunteer, I know that I have made a difference in their lives,” said Roberta Klekotka, a foster grandparent.
In a recent Star Tribune story, Shannon Doyle, program manager for Financial Education with LSS Financial Counseling, offered guidance to consumers on Buy Now, Pay Later options that more retailers are using.
The SAVE plan (Saving on a Valuable Education plan) is a new option for student loan borrowers to pay back their loans. Check out KARE-TV's report with LSS Financial Counseling's Kim Miller who discusses this new student loan repayment option.
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, also serving North Dakota, was awarded $3,000 by the FM Area Foundation to continue supporting older adults in the community through the Senior Companion service. This service provides meaningful opportunities for older adult volunteers, age 55 years and older, who are matched with other older adults that share their interests and need person-to-person support so they can remain healthy and independent.
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.
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!
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.
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.