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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
LSSI’s IT Team Presents at National Conference
Members of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois' (LSSI) Information Technology (IT) team recently presented emerging ...
LSSI Celebrates 159 Years of Compassionate Service
On October 31, 1867, in the town of Berlin, Illinois (now Swedona), community members came together to care for Edward, a ...
True Friend Benefit Lights the Way for Illinois Children
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) celebrated its 45th Annual True Friend Celebration Sat., Oct. 3, 2026, ...
A Family Restored
Sandra was living in a homeless shelter with four children and struggling with addiction when she was referred to LSSI’s ...
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.” is a national day of service for congregations across the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ...
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
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
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, 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
When Jeremiah Royster, Director of Operations and Growth for Intouch Home Care Services at Lutheran Social Services of ...
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, ...
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