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LSS Refugee Program Stays Steady Amid Shifting Federal Guidance
At its height, the refugee program employed 22 full‑time staff members. Within months, that number dropped to seven.
Read MoreLSS Brings Supportive Services to New Affordable Housing Project
The Argus Apartments, to be built in Dane County, will offer affordable housing for families and reserve nine units specifically for individuals living with developmental, physical, and/or mental disabilities.
Read MoreLSS Celebrates LSS LE Phillips Center Ribbon-Cutting in Chippewa Falls
The 50-bed transitional residential treatment center is at the site of the former Libertas facility CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., June 2, 2026 — Community leaders, healthcare partners, and recovery advocates celebrated today as Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) opened LSS L.E. Phillips Center—a substance use disorder treatment and recovery program in…
Read MoreLSS Opens “LSS L.E. Phillips Center” in Chippewa Falls
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The 50-bed transitional residential treatment center is at the site of the former Libertas facility CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., June 2, 2026 — Community leaders, healthcare partners, and recovery advocates celebrated today as Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) opened LSS L.E. Phillips Center—a substance use disorder treatment and recovery program…
Read MoreCaught in Limbo: Refugee Families Face Losing Food and Health Care
Omar Mohamed, director of the refugee resettlement program at Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS), is on the front lines of a growing crisis facing Milwaukee’s refugee community. As new federal policy changes strip food and health benefits from thousands of legal immigrants, Mohamed is fielding urgent questions from families he can’t…
Read MoreLSS Servant-Leadership Shines on Forbes—again.
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) President & CEO Héctor Colón has been published for the second time this year on Forbes, highlighting his leadership insights on servant‑leadership in today’s complex organizations. In his latest article, “Servant‑Leadership Is Hard—What It Really Takes To Lead With Strength,” Colón reflects on holding individuals accountable…
Read MoreLSS Announces Grand Opening for New Recovery Center in Chippewa Falls
LSS announces the grand opening of our doors at the former Libertas Center – You’re invited to help us mark this very special occasion! Join us and welcome recovery programming back to Northwest Wisconsin. Be among the first to tour the renovated space, learn about the services returning to our community, and discover meaningful…
Read MoreWhere the Magic Happens: Building LSS Family Centered Treatment One Living Room at a Time
Emily Klingenberg has spent the past eight years building LSS’s FCT program from the ground up. That work has now been recognized on a national stage. In 2026, Emily was named Supervisor of the Year by the National Family Centered Treatment Foundation, Inc.
Read MoreLSS Featured in Forbes
Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) was recently featured in Forbes. LSS President & CEO Héctor Colón shared the remarkable story of how LSS overcame a decade of financial losses and high staff turnover. In the article, Héctor outlines four bold board decisions that drove the organization’s transformation: The results speak for…
Read MoreTitans Unite to Build Stability for Wisconsin Families
For Immediate Release WEST ALLIS, Wis., Feb. 25, 2026 — More than 50 of Wisconsin’s top CEOs came together for the annual Titan 100 Community Day, partnering this year with Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) for a hands-on service event designed to strengthen dignity, stability, and confidence for families across the…
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