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LSSI writes press releases for the media and shares occasional informational updates and articles relevant to our work, which are consolidated here for reference.

Media Contact: Barb Hailey, 847.635.4686, Barb.Hailey@LSSI.org

Supporter, Ambassador and Champion

Supporter, Ambassador and Champion

Longtime supporter Karen Ericson recently opened her home to friends and neighbors for a fundraiser benefiting group homes ...
“God’s Work. Our Hands.” Projects Support LSSI Mission

“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 Lutheran Church in America ...
Make-A-Will Month: Create Your Legacy for Free

Make-A-Will Month: Create Your Legacy for Free

August is Make-A-Will Month, a timely reminder that creating a will is one of the most important steps people can take to ...
Mental Health Crisis Team Remembers Gun Violence Victims

Mental Health Crisis Team Remembers Gun Violence Victims

The Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Task Force, on Chicago’s North Side, which includes staff members from ...
Gardens Brighten Senior Housing Grounds

Gardens Brighten Senior Housing Grounds

Summer is in full bloom at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) senior housing residences. Resident gardeners, along ...
Families Celebrate Ultimate Foster Care Goal

Families Celebrate Ultimate Foster Care Goal

Families, human service organizations—including Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), government officials, and other ...
Beyond a Service Provider: The Power of Connection in Home Care

Beyond a Service Provider: The Power of Connection in Home Care

When Jeremiah Royster, Director of Operations and Growth for Intouch Home Care Services at Lutheran Social Services of ...
Leadership Transition at LSSI

Leadership Transition at LSSI

A Message from Esther M. Macchione, Chair of LSSI’s Board of Directors In partnership with the LSSI Board of Directors, ...
LSSI Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification

LSSI Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification

LSSI Achieves HITRUST e1 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection Lutheran ...
LSSI Included Among Top Nonprofits in Crain’s Giving Guide

LSSI Included Among Top Nonprofits in Crain’s Giving Guide

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) has been featured in Crain’s Chicago Business Giving Guide, which highlighted 35 ...
David and Julie Luck Jensen to Receive “True Friend” Award

David and Julie Luck Jensen to Receive “True Friend” Award

Reflecting on their involvement with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) and other service organizations, David and ...
Church Members are Birthday Buddies with Group Home Residents

Church Members are Birthday Buddies with Group Home Residents

Members of St. Luke’s Lutheran Church of Logan Square in Chicago have forged harmonious relationships with residents at the ...
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