News & Events
Prescription Drug Addiction Video
Feb 01, 2012
Prescription drug addiction, a problem that while growing exponentially, still remains quite unrecognized by both the general public and the professional community. Check out the video addressing prescription drug addiction, featuring Dick Williams, Supervisor at the Fahrman Center, a program of Lutheran Social Services.
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
Jan 29, 2012
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
Serving Persons with Disabilities in New Ways
Jan 26, 2012
LSS Announces Shift in Services for People with Disabilities
LSS Responds to Family Care Audit
Jan 26, 2012
LSS leadership presented to members of the Joint Committee on Audit in response to an audit that was conducted related to Family Care in Wisconsin.
Interview Day in Sparta
Jan 20, 2012
Interview Day in Sparta
Interview Day in Eau Claire
Jan 17, 2012
Direct Support Professional interview day in Eau Claire, January 24th from 7:00am to 7:00pm.
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
Jan 15, 2012
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
Jan 08, 2012
Weekly Devotions/Word of the Week
FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic
Jan 03, 2012
The City of Milwaukee Health Department is offering a FREE Flu Vaccine Clinic on Wed, Jan 18 from 10a-2p at the LSS Milwaukee office. Spread the word (not the flu)!
New Director of Advocacy
Dec 28, 2011
LSS Appoints New Director of Advocacy
TCC Bridge
Dec 27, 2011
January 2012 issue of the TCC Bridge
Snowflake, Benefit Performance for LSS Welcome Home Program
Dec 22, 2011
Snowflake, Benefit Performance for LSS Welcome Home Program
Weekly Devotions/ Word of the Week
Dec 18, 2011
Weekly Devotions/ Word of the Week
Nearly $1 Million Donated by Potawatomi Bingo Casino to benefit 30 charities, including LSS
Dec 12, 2011
Nearly $1 Million Donated by Potawatomi Bingo Casino to benefit 30 charities, including LSS
"Next to Normal" Play
Dec 07, 2011
"Next to Normal," a play about mental health issues and winner of 3 Tony Awards and the 2010 Pulitzer Prize, is at the Quadracci Powerhouse of the Milwaukee Rep from December 6, 2011 to January 15, 2012. The Rep has offered a special 15% discount to LSS.
Potawatomi to award 2011 Miracle on Canal Street Funds
Dec 05, 2011
Potawatomi Bingo Casino to award 2011 Miracle on Canal Street Funds Dec. 9
30 charities, including LSS' Urban Threads, will share monies and improve lives of youth
Household Item Collection for Refugee Resettlement in Milwaukee
Nov 21, 2011
Household Item Collection for Refugee Resettlement in Milwaukee
November 28th - December 2nd
Memory Project at the Thompson Community Center
Oct 27, 2011
Memory Project at the Thompson Community Center
Wellspring Open House
Oct 26, 2011
Wellspring, a drop-in center for women and program of Lutheran Social Services, to host Open House with ribbon cutting by Green Bay Mayor Schmitt
LSS Leadership DC Visit
Oct 26, 2011
President & CEO of Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Wisconsin & Upper Michigan to Be Guest at the White House
Beginnings Video
Oct 24, 2011
An Overview Video of the LSS Beginnings Day Treatment Program
COA Reaccreditation
Oct 20, 2011
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan has been reaccredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA).
25 for 25 Charity Challenge
Oct 12, 2011
OPEN HOUSE - Wellspring
Sep 29, 2011
OPEN HOUSE - Wellspring
Weekly Devotions / Word of the Week
Sep 25, 2011
Weekly Devotions / Word of the Week
Open House
Sep 23, 2011
The Milwaukee Clinic of LSS Behavioral Health Services will host an Open House event on Wednesday, September 28 from 4-7pm.
Adoption Webinar
Sep 19, 2011
Upcoming webinar about adopting from Russia
Wellspring, a drop-in center for women, to transfer from Sisters of St. Francis to LSS
Sep 15, 2011
Wellspring, a drop-in center for women, to transfer from Sisters of St. Francis to LSS
Unique Play about Hospice Care - FREE performance Oct. 9th at Thompson Community Center
Aug 24, 2011
Unique Play about Hospice Care by Milwaukee Public Theater
FREE performance scheduled at the LSS Thompson Community Center
8th Annual Back to School Event
Aug 12, 2011
LSS Urban Threads program's 8th annual Back to School event is this Saturday, August 13.
Milwaukee Clinic Open House
Jul 20, 2011
Join us as we celebrate the move to our new location on Thursday, August 4.
Good Shepherd Golf Outing
Jul 12, 2011
Get ready for the Making a Difference in Dane Golf Scramble and Raffle hosted by Good Shepherd Lutheran Church of Madison on August 15!
Adoption Webinar: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption
Jul 05, 2011
Adoption Webinar: What Adoptive Parents Would Like You To Know About Adoption
SCAN's Cones for Kids Fundraiser
Jun 27, 2011
Stop Child Abuse and Neglect (SCAN) of Lutheran Social Services will host it's first ice cream tasting fundraiser on Thursday, July 14 from 5 to 8:30pm.
Advocacy - Take action TODAY!
Jun 20, 2011
Take action TODAY!
Advocacy Update
Jun 14, 2011
Update on Wisconsin and Michigan state budgets.
TCC Appoints Executive Director
Jun 14, 2011
The LSS Thompson Community Center (TCC) in Appleton, Wis. appoints an Executive Director.
LSS Open House June 8th for Refugee Resettlement and Urban Threads
Jun 07, 2011
LSS Open House June 8th for Refugee Resettlement and Urban Threads
LSS Bravado Challenge Triathlon on June 4th
Jun 03, 2011
LSS Bravado Challenge Triathlon on June 4th
Response to Budget
May 03, 2011
LSS' official response to the proposed 2011-2013 Wisconsin state budget
Milton In-school Program
Apr 25, 2011
Lutheran Social Services was recently selected to provide in-school before and after school childcare in the School District of Milton.
VOTE for LSS Urban Threads to Help them WIN $30,000 today!
Apr 12, 2011
Help LSS - Urban Threads WIN $30,000, VOTE today!
Need for Gently Used Furniture
Mar 29, 2011
Need for Gently Used Furniture
Open Interview Days
Mar 29, 2011
Looking for Direct Support Professionals in Eau Claire, Wis.
Help Victims in Japan
Mar 16, 2011
LSS is accepting donations to help those affected by the recent disaster in Japan.
One God, One Call Conference, May 1-3 in Milwaukee
Mar 07, 2011
One God, One Call Conference, May 1-3 in Milwaukee
Holt Adoptee and Day Camps 2011
Mar 07, 2011
Holt International's 2011 Holt Adoptee and Day Camps
Enrollment for 4-year-old Kindergarten Begins
Feb 25, 2011
Enrollment for 4K Begins Feb. 28th in Janesville; March 19th in Waukesha
Winter Warming Center
Jan 27, 2011
PRESS RELEASE:
The La Crosse Winter Warming Center to open February 1st, serving area homeless
Vote for LSA!
Jan 26, 2011
Vote for Lutheran Services in America (LSA) during the Thrivent Choice Winter Voting Event, January 24-February 28, 2011.
January 2011 Congregational Presence
Dec 13, 2010
Congregational presence materials for January.
Administration on Developmental Disabilities
Dec 06, 2010
LSS Representatives Participate in Administration on
Developmental Disabilities Session
Bto3 Benefit - EZ Holiday Shopping Vendor Blender
Nov 10, 2010
Bto3 Benefit - EZ Holiday Shopping Vendor Blender
LSS Financial Counseling
Nov 10, 2010
Learn more about LSS Financial Counseling Services!
Adoption Awareness Month
Nov 09, 2010
Lutheran Social Services Celebrates National Adoption Month
"The World is Our Neighborhood"
LSS Staff Receives Youth Award
Nov 08, 2010
Lutheran Social Services Leader Receives State Award
CANS Training
Oct 21, 2010
Training to Certify Staff in Scoring the Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths (CANS) across Wisconsin
State Refugee Education Conference
Oct 07, 2010
State Refugee Education Conference
Work Clothes Project - Clothing Drive
Oct 06, 2010
Work Clothes Project - Clothing Drive
LSS Participates in UN Conference
Sep 17, 2010
LSS Executive Director Participates in United Nations Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
DSP Recognition Week
Sep 13, 2010
Direct Support Professionals (DSP) Week - September 12-18, 2010
Urban Threads Fundraiser
Aug 23, 2010
New Threads for a New Start - Urban Threads fundraiser
Need for Flood Buckets
Jul 27, 2010
LSS is collecting flood buckets to help those affected by the recent storms in southern Wisconsin.
Now Enrolling 4-year-old kindergarten
Jun 24, 2010
Now Enrolling 4-year-old kindergarten
2009 Annual Report
Jun 12, 2010
2009 LSS Annual Report is now available.
New Connections Magazine, Issue 1 of 2010
Jun 11, 2010
New Connections Magazine, Issue 1 of 2010
LSS Foster Parents Win Governor’s Award
May 19, 2010
LSS Foster Parents Win Governor’s Award
LSS Responds to Russian Adoption
Apr 19, 2010
Adoptive mother returns child to Russia
Follow LSS!
Apr 04, 2010
It’s official! LSS has joined Facebook and Twitter. 
Furniture & Household Items Needed
Mar 25, 2010
LSS' Refugee Resettlement program is need of furniture and household item donations.
State Award Given to LSS Staff Member
Mar 24, 2010
DCF Secretary Recognizes Outstanding Dodge County Social Worker
Grant Enhances Senior Transportation
Feb 01, 2010
A grant from the New Freedom program fund, administered by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation, will help seniors more easily access transportation services in Outagamie, Calumet, and Winnebago counties.
Pre-marriage Counseling
Jan 14, 2010
Pre-marriage Workshop
Area Homeless Need Help!
Dec 17, 2009
Economic Conditions Leave Homeless in the Cold
Urban Ministries in the news
Dec 10, 2009
LSS proposes a day shelter for the homeless in Green Bay.
Celebrate Adoption Month
Nov 25, 2009
LSS Adoption Featured During National Adoption Month
Women's Way Program Receives County Award (PDF)
Nov 24, 2009
Women's Way Program Receives County Award
In the News - ELCA Assembly Elects LSS' COO
Aug 31, 2009
COO Larry Lutey has been elected to the ELCA Mission Investment Fund Board of Trustees
In the News - LSS' Back to School Celebration
Aug 24, 2009
Foster children and families in Milwaukee County were invited to get an early start to their back to school shopping free of charge on Saturday, August 22, 2009!
New Urban Threads Clothing Distribution Center Opens
Jun 30, 2009
The new Urban Threads Clothing Distribution center opened this May in Appleton, Wis.
Download our 2008 Annual Report
Mar 01, 2009
Download our Annual Report
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