City Council grants special use permit to LSS for operations out of former L.E. Phillips Libertas Building

The Wisconsin non-profit will expand its program to fill a critical service need in the area. CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis., Feb. 4, 2025 – The Chippewa Falls City Council voted unanimously (5-0) to approve a special use permit allowing Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) to utilize the former L.E. Phillips Libertas building…

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LSS announces 2024 Annual Heroes Awardees

Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI has announced the 2024 Annual Heroes Celebration Awardees for the 7th annual Partners Circle gathering: the 2024 Annual Heroes Celebration on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024! The 2024 Civic Hero Award will be awarded to Mike Victorson, CEO of M3 Insurance. The 2024 Individual Caregiver Hero Award in…

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LSS Off The Square Club hosts Open House in Madison

Thank you to everyone who attended our LSS Off The Square Club Open House! We hope everyone enjoyed exploring the newly renovated spaces that provide essential services to those experiencing homelessness, and learn more about how we are helping people take steps toward healing and stability. A special thank you to Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway…

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LSS among contributors to new Medicaid Expansion Study

The Wisconsin Policy Forum released a new study supported by Lutheran Social Services of WI and Upper MI along with American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Community Care Services, Jewish Family Services, and the Wisconsin Medical Society. The report finds that expanding Medicaid in Wisconsin would add fewer enrollees compared to…

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