Stories of Inspiration
“My desire to be part of LSSI is confirmed every time that I learn about the services they provide and the extent to which team members will go to ensure that the client’s whole person is being recognized.”
-Linda Miller, Donor
LSSI is proud to recognize donors, volunteers, and congregations who exemplify LSSI’s mission—because of you, we can bring healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.
Clients, Donors, and Volunteers
LSSI Celebrates 159 Years of Compassionate Service
On October 31, 1867, in the town of Berlin, Illinois (now Swedona), community members came...
True Friend Benefit Lights the Way for Illinois Children
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) celebrated its 45th Annual True Friend Celebration...
Supporter, Ambassador and Champion
Longtime supporter Karen Ericson recently opened her home to friends and neighbors for a...
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Projects Support LSSI Mission
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” is a national day of service for congregations across the Evangelical...
Congregations
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Projects Support LSSI Mission
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” is a national day of service for congregations across the Evangelical...
Church Members are Birthday Buddies with Group Home Residents
Members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square in Chicago have forged harmonious...
LSSI Partners with Elk Grove Church: Respite Care Works Both Ways
This story was recently featured in the Daily Herald newspapers. A Godsend. Vital. A lifesaver....
Decades of Support for LSSI
Luther Memorial Church, Chicago, has been committed to LSSI’s mission since their pastor was named...
Foster Care
LSSI Celebrates 159 Years of Compassionate Service
On October 31, 1867, in the town of Berlin, Illinois (now Swedona), community members came...
Families Celebrate Ultimate Foster Care Goal
Families, human service organizations—including Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI),...
Expanding a Family through Love and Foster Care
Meet Oscar and Kaylee Gordon, LSSI foster parents in southern Illinois, pictured with their...
Bernice’s Big Heart
Meet Bernice, an LSSI foster parent and superhero. Bernice began fostering in 1995 and has...
Healing Heroes
Donald, Community Support Teams
LSSI’s Community Support Team (CST) and Community Case Management (CCM) staff provide essential...
Alisha, Screening Assessment and Support Services
Alisha Denis, LCSW, one of LSSI’s Screening Assessment and Support Services (SASS) Counselors at...
Karen, Step-Up School-Based Counseling Program
Karen, a counselor in LSSI’s Step-Up School-Based Counseling Program, has some great resources to...
Michelle, Project IMPACT
On a normal day working for LSSI’s Project IMPACT, a behavioral health crisis program in 4 Chicago...