Services
Where 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 MoreLutheran Social Services Selected to Lead Grief Services Project in Eau Claire Region
For Immediate Release EAU CLAIRE, Wis., Jan. 9, 2026 —Lutheran Social Services of Wisconsin and Upper Michigan (LSS) is honored to be chosen by the Eau Claire Community Foundation (ECCF) as the nonprofit sponsor for the newly established Grief Services Project. This initiative will strengthen grief support resources across the Chippewa Valley and ensure that…
Read MoreLSS President & CEO Héctor Colón Discusses Refugee Resettlement
On January 15th, 2026, LSS President & CEO Héctor Colón joined Newsradio 620 WTMJ’s “Point Taken with Steve Scaffidi & Kristen Brey”! Watch the YouTube clip below to see LSS President & CEO Héctor Colón breaking down how refugee resettlement really works, what families experience, how communities step up, and why this work matters. CLICK…
Read MoreLSS Supports New Affordable Townhomes on Madison’s West Side
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…
Read MoreLSS’ plans to reopen L.E. Phillips Libertas facility move forward
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…
Read MoreCity 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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