Uniting Hearts for Recovery in Northwest Wisconsin

By lsscommunications | October 9, 2025

Love Big: Uniting Hearts for Recovery in Northwest Wisconsin LSS is kicking off renovations at the former Libertas Center. You’re invited to help us mark this very special occasion! The lights are coming back on as LSS prepares to bring recovery programming back to Northwest Wisconsin. Be the first to see our plans, find out…

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LSS Supports New Affordable Townhomes on Madison’s West Side

By lsscommunications | July 29, 2025

MADISON, Wis., July, 28, 2025 — The City of Madison recently celebrated the completion of six new townhomes on Theresa Terrace, bringing much-needed affordable housing to the city’s west side. Replacing two aging and long-vacant duplexes, the new three-bedroom homes—each over 2,000 square feet—are permanently affordable to households earning up to 60% of the Area…

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LSS CEO Héctor Colón Shares Vision and Values in BizTimes Interview

By lsscommunications | July 22, 2025

In a recent interview with BizTimes, LSS President and CEO Héctor Colón reflected on innovation, resilience, and the road ahead for Lutheran Social Services. Colón credits LSS’s culture—rooted in compassion, humility, and courageous leadership—for fueling transformative change. When LSS faced financial instability, tough internal questions led to breakthrough ideas that revitalized the organization, strengthened morale,…

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LSS CEO featured on UWM Chancellor’s Report Podcast

By lsscommunications | May 2, 2025

LSS President and CEO Héctor Colón was recently featured on a special edition of “The Chancellor’s Report” a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee podcast hosted by Chancellor Mark Mone and WUWM General Manager David Lee. Alongside fellow distinguished alumni Dr. Gale Klappa and Dr. Eve Hall, Héctor shared how his time at UWM helped shape his personal…

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LSS’ plans to reopen L.E. Phillips Libertas facility move forward

By lsscommunications | February 5, 2025

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. – February 5, 2025 – Last night, the Chippewa Falls City Council unanimously approved a special use permit for Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) to repurpose the former L.E. Phillips Libertas building as a facility for substance use disorder treatment. LSS is calling on individuals, businesses, and philanthropic…

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

By lsscommunications | February 4, 2025

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

By lsscommunications | October 31, 2024

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

By lsscommunications | October 31, 2024

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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