Events
LSS Announces 2025 Annual Heroes Awardees
Thank you again for joining us at the LSS Heroes Celebration! The 2025 Civic Hero Award was awarded to the Kelben Foundation, with Laura Kellner Lueck and Kristin Kellner Schultz accepting on behalf of the Foundation. The 2025 Individual Caregiver Hero Award in Honor of Marty Schreiber was awarded to Yolanda Shaw, mother and mental health advocate. LSS…
Read MoreLutheran Social Services Begins Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center
CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS. Oct. 27, 2025 — Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) hosted a milestone event at the former Libertas Center in Chippewa Falls, celebrating the start of renovations that will restore vital substance use disorder treatment services to the region. The facility, which closed in early 2024, left a gap in…
Read MoreLSS Launches Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE LSS Launches Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center Wisconsin Non-profit held an event to “turn the lights back on” in Chippewa Falls CHIPPEWA FALLS, WIS. Oct. 27, 2025 — Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) has officially begun renovations on the former Libertas Center in Chippewa Falls. The center closed…
Read MoreLSS Event to Celebrate Expansion of Recovery Services in Chippewa Falls
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is proud to invite the community to a construction kickoff event on Monday, October 27, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the former Libertas Treatment Center in Chippewa Falls. Guests will hear from local and state leaders, including Senator Jesse James, and have the opportunity to tour the facility, and view…
Read MoreUniting Hearts for Recovery in Northwest Wisconsin
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…
Read MoreLSS 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…
Read MoreLSS 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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