Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of MN

URGENT NEEDS FOR REFUGEES

Lutheran Social Services is working on immediate resettlement of 9 families (37 people) arriving between now and April 20th. LSS needs to be able to furnish a house or apartment for each of these 9 families - which is a large task. There is an immediate need for furniture and household items to create a welcoming home for these refugee families. 

How you can help:

Check out the LSS Refugee Services target registry to purchases household items to stock the new homes for these families.

If you have any of the following larger furniture items that you are willing to donate, please contact LSS directly by emailing Kara Barkman.

• Beds (frames, mattresses, and box springs)
• Dressers
• Bookshelves
• Dining Tables
• Dining chairs
• Couches/loveseats/comfy chairs
• Side tables
• Lamps
• Bedding (sheet sets, quilts/blankets, pillows)

LSS is also looking for assistance with move-in days for these families, if you would like to volunteer to help with moving contact Deacon Savannah.

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Help LSS resettle Afghan refugees as they arrive in Minnesota with your financial donation. 

Learn about the new and exciting work of LSS by watching the  Celebration for Changing Lives Recorded Virtual Event  (September 2021)

When a child is adopted by loving parents; when a family is able to pay their rent and stay in their home; when an older adult living alone receives a friendly visitor and a warm meal. In these moments, your generosity makes it possible for Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) to meet the immediate needs of our neighbors.

Over the past year, your generosity allowed LSS to support our neighbors in a variety of ways.

• LSS helped Minnesota families most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic access more than $3 million in financial assistance to cover housing costs.
• LSS provided emergency shelter for 428 children and supported 1,235 youth experiencing homelessness while expanding our services into St. Cloud.
• LSS addressed growing food insecurity by serving a record-breaking 1.3 million nutritious meals throughout our state.

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota expresses the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community. Over 2,300 staff support one in 65 people in Minnesota through a comprehensive range of innovative services and networks. LSS has a presence in all 87 Minnesota counties. With an annual budget of nearly $150 million funded from public, private and charitable sources, LSS is one of the state’s largest nonprofit social service organizations and is grounded in two principles – God loves all people without condition and God yearns for us to love the neighbor.

Immanuel supports the work of LSS by:

• Giving financial support through Benevolence dollars and designated giving.
• Supporting youth at Rezek House (transitional housing in St Paul) with Christmas Gifts
• Sending Camp Noah teams to communities affected by disaster

Opportunities to volunteer with LSS include:

• Neighbor to Neighbor Companions - Provide visits to assist older adults to remain living independently in their own homes
• Training and Education Center Assistants - assist the lead trainer and participants during job skills courses, provide general computer assistance, share your work experience and expertise during classes, help with resume and mock interviews and share encouragement.
• Refugee Support
• Foster Grandparent

For more information on these and many other volunteer opportunities please visit: LSS Volunteer Opportunities

Contact Kelly Kautz with your questions.