Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is a nonprofit organization that has been serving the people of Minnesota since 1865. LSS is one of the largest human service organizations in the state, with over 2,300 employees and more than 10,000 volunteers.
What We Do
LSS provides a wide range of services to people in need, including children and families, seniors, people with disabilities, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Some of the services offered by LSS include:
– Adoption and foster care
– Behavioral health services
– Disability services
– Housing and homelessness services
– Refugee and immigrant services
– Senior services
– Youth services
Impact
LSS has a significant impact on the communities it serves. In 2020, LSS provided services to over 100,000 people across Minnesota. Some of the outcomes achieved by LSS include:
– Helping over 1,500 children find permanent homes through adoption and foster care
– Providing mental health services to over 8,000 individuals
– Assisting over 1,000 refugees and immigrants with resettlement services
– Providing housing and homelessness services to over 6,000 individuals and families
Giving
LSS relies on the generosity of donors to fund its programs and services. There are many ways to give to LSS, including:
– Making a one-time or recurring donation online
– Donating goods or services
– Leaving a legacy gift in your will or estate plan
– Participating in workplace giving programs
Grants
LSS also receives funding from grants and foundations. If you are a grantmaker interested in supporting LSS, please visit our website for more information.
Research
LSS is committed to continuous improvement and innovation. We conduct research to better understand the needs of the people we serve and to develop new and effective programs and services.
Programs & Services
LSS offers a wide range of programs and services to meet the needs of the communities we serve. Some of our programs and services include:
– Adoption and foster care
– Behavioral health services
– Disability services
– Housing and homelessness services
– Refugee and immigrant services
– Senior services
– Youth services
For a full list of our programs and services, please visit our website.
Careers & Volunteer
LSS is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. We offer a variety of career opportunities in fields such as social work, counseling, nursing, and more. We also rely on volunteers to help us deliver our programs and services. If you are interested in a career or volunteer opportunity with LSS, please visit our website for more information.
Funded Partners
LSS partners with a variety of organizations to deliver our programs and services. Some of our funded partners include:
– United Way
– Minnesota Department of Human Services
– Minnesota Housing Finance Agency
– Minnesota Department of Health
Training & Certification
LSS offers training and certification programs for individuals interested in pursuing a career in social work or related fields. Our training programs include:
– Child Welfare Training Academy
– Mental Health Practitioner Training Program
– Clinical Supervision Training
For more information about our training and certification programs, please visit our website.
Contact Information
If you have questions or would like more information about LSS, please contact us:
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
2485 Como Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55108
Phone: 651-642-5990
Email: [email protected]
FAQ
For answers to frequently asked questions about LSS, please visit our website.
Web Links
– Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota website: https://www.lssmn.org/
– Donate to LSS: https://www.lssmn.org/donate
– Volunteer with LSS: https://www.lssmn.org/volunteer
