LSS Opens “LSS L.E. Phillips Center” in Chippewa Falls

By lsscommunications | June 2, 2026

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…

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LSS Servant-Leadership Shines on Forbes—again.

By lsscommunications | May 20, 2026

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…

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LSS Featured in Forbes

By lsscommunications | February 26, 2026

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…

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Titans Unite to Build Stability for Wisconsin Families

By lsscommunications | February 25, 2026

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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LSS Launches Renovation of Shuttered Treatment Center

By lsscommunications | October 28, 2025

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…

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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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