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November 2022 News

Monday
Nov 21

Planning Holiday Spending Now to Avoid Debt

Most Americans start their holiday shopping by October 31. Depending on which source you consider, the average American household spends somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 on the holidays — a figure that includes gifts, food, outfits, events, and dining out. With higher inflation this year, it’s a good time to start thinking about holiday spending decisions to avoid stress caused from overspending, said Shannon Doyle, financial education program manager for LSS Financial Counseling, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota.
Tuesday
Nov 15

Camp Noah Seeks Host Partners to Bring Hope and Healing to Children Impacted by Disaster

For children, the emotional impact of disasters last long after cleanup has ended, and rebuilding has begun. To help children recover from the devastating tornadoes in December of 2021, Camp Noah received a generous grant from the American Red Cross to bring hope and healing to children living in tornado-impacted communities in Kentucky, Arkansas and Tennessee through a day camp filled with music, games, and fun.
Tuesday
Nov 15

KTIS Radio: Staying Safe Online

"We are all susceptible to scams and fraud," said Shannon Doyle, program manager of Financial Education for LSS Financial Counseling. What warning signs should you look for from someone who is seeking to access your personal or financial information online? Tune in to Shannon's interview on KTIS Radio to learn more about how to keep yourself safe online.

Friday
Nov 11

KEYC-TV: How You Can Support Youth Experiencing Homelessness in Mankato

Tasha Moulton, senior program manager at The Reach, a program of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota in Mankato, shared the program's holiday wish list to support youth experiencing homelessness that they serve. The wish list includes hygiene items, warm hats and mittens and socks. Tune in to the KEYC-TV report to learn more about The Reach and how you can help.

October 2022 News

Thursday
Oct 27

Host Home Providers Celebrate and Reflect on 10 Years of Being a Family

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota’s Host Homes connects providers, who offer support in a nurturing, family-style setting, with individuals with identified needs. For 29-year-old Rosa, Janet and Ron Nordby immediately felt like her perfect match and have been for the last 10 years. Lutheran Social Service works with families who want to open their home to a person with identified needs, by offering support, training and administrative functions, so that they can really be a family and focus on providing the support needed by the person they're living with.
Tuesday
Oct 25

Volunteer Caregivers Feel Satisfaction and Purpose Helping Others; November is National Caregivers Month

November is National Family Caregiver’s month—a time dedicated to recognizing all the hard work and support that family caregivers offer to their friends and loved ones. Caregiving can be difficult, and caregivers often need a much-deserved break. Even just a few hours alone can make a big difference. LSS is seeking Caregiver Support & Respite Volunteers to provide family caregivers this much-needed break to relax, re-charge, practice self-care and reduce isolation.
Tuesday
Oct 4

98 LSS Employees Receive 2022 Spirit Award

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota recognized 98 honorees with the prestigious 2022 Spirit Award at a special online celebration. The award honors employees who demonstrate outstanding commitment and dedication to the vision and mission of the statewide organization. Honorees are nominated by their supervisors.