Immanuel supports the work of LSS by:

• Giving financial support through Benevolence dollars and designated giving.
• Immanuel has been blessed by the Circle of Welcome program helping Afghan refugees with resettlement.  Learn more!
• 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

Urgent Need for Volunteers to Assist Refugees

Recent executive orders and financial constraints hinder Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS of MN) Refugee Services’ settlement efforts. Volunteers can help families and new arrivals face these increased challenges. 

Refugee Services urgently needs the following volunteers:

• Volunteer Drivers who help newly arrived refugees get to and from medical or dental appointments.
• ESL Tutors who provide a dedicated time to help adult refugees practice their English.
• Donations Inventory Volunteers who help collect, organize and keep inventory of goods donated to Refugee Services.

If you or someone you know is interested in volunteering for any of these positions, please contact Leah Yared, Refugee and Immigration Services Community Outreach Coordinator.

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

Contact Kelly Kautz with your questions.