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January 2019 News

Tuesday

Jan 15

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Partners with University of Minnesota on New Dementia Research

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) is teaming up with the University of Minnesota School of Public Health to participate in a new research project to provide greater understanding about the best and most effective ways to support families caring for loved ones with dementia.

Tuesday

Jan 15

Lutheran Social Service and Cherish All Children Event Aims to End Demand for Sexual Exploitation

Cherish All Children, a service of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota, will host a community event designed to create greater awareness and understanding about how to raise young men to be their best selves and end demand for sexual exploitation.

Monday

Jan 14

Local Youth Educator and Advocate Receives Changemaker Award

Kathy Hermes, a longtime educator and advocate for youth, has received the Changemaker Award from the Minnesota Women’s Press. The annual award recognizes women who “have not only changed the lives of women and children but those who are (also) changing narratives of what it means to be a collaborative, connected community.”

Monday

Jan 14

LSS Financial Counseling Offers Practical Advice and Support During the Federal Government Shutdown

With no immediate end in sight for the partial government shutdown, more than 800,000 federal workers nationwide are without their first paycheck as of last Friday.

Thursday

Jan 3

Lutheran Social Service Enters Into Management Services Agreement with Saint Paul-Based Nonprofit, Lifetrack

Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) began providing management services on January 1 for Saint Paul-based Lifetrack, a 70-year old nonprofit organization located in the Promise Neighborhood, which includes Frogtown, Thomas-Dale and the Summit-University neighborhoods in Saint Paul, and which serves communities across the state of Minnesota.

December 2018 News

Thursday

Dec 20

Susie Emmert named Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Susie Emmert has been named Vice President and Chief Advocacy Officer for Saint Paul-based Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS), which is among the largest human service organizations statewide. Emmert will oversee state and national advocacy initiatives for the organization to improve services and public policies that support full and abundant lives for all Minnesotans.

Friday

Dec 14

Americans' Top 5 Money Questions Answered

Check out answers to the Top 5 Money Questions that Americans have in this story by Nerdwallet. Learn important tips from Elaina Johannessen, with LSS Financial Counseling, who was interviewed for this story.

November 2018 News

Wednesday

Nov 21

New Kitchen, Dining Site for Senior Meals in Waterville

The New Prague Times reported that a new meal option is available in Waterville for those ages 60 and older who would benefit from others cooking healthy meals for them.

Friday

Nov 16

LSS Financial Educator Tonia Brinston Named Among Top Women in Finance

Tonia Brinston, financial educator for LSS Financial Counseling, received an award as one of the Top Women in Finance by Finance & Commerce Newspaper on November 15. Brinston, based in Minneapolis, was recognized at an awards dinner attended by more than 450 people at the Hyatt Regency in Minneapolis. Each year, this award recognizes 45 outstanding women who make notable contributions to their professions and communities.

Friday

Nov 9

Unique Partnership Celebrates 10 Years of Helping Veterans in Minnesota

The Hometown Focus highlighted Minnesota Service CORE, which is celebrating a decade of supporting Minnesota veterans and strengthening military families. CORE, which stands for counseling and case management, outreach, referral and education, is dedicated to strengthening service members, veterans and their families by providing access to care for mental and behavioral health, employment, housing and financial counseling. The CORE program is a partnership between the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs (MDVA) and Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS).