Lutheran Social Services of MN

View the video of the Celebration for Changing Lives event to learn about the great work of LSS of MN. 

View a video to learn about the work LSS is doing during the Pandemic. 

Benevolence giving  in 2020: $6000. Budget for 2021 - $6000.

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