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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

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with LSSI

Celebrate Giving Tuesday with LSSI

Community-Focused Mission Since 1867

Community-Focused Mission Since 1867

On October 31, 1867, in the town of Berlin Illinois, (now Swedona), the doors of a new orphanage opened to receive its first ...
LSSI Names New VP of Human Resources

LSSI Names New VP of Human Resources

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is pleased to announce the hiring of Teddy Umstead Foster as its new Vice ...

LSSI hosts Overdose Prevention event

Click the image to download the program for our September 29 Overdose Prevention event.  
Success in the New School Year

Success in the New School Year

By now most students are settling back into a new school year routine. Excitement about the possibilities of the school ...
LSSI Launches Instagram Page

LSSI Launches Instagram Page

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) expanded its presence on social media by joining Instagram for the first time. ...
LSSI’s Cornerstone Foundation: Since 1984

LSSI’s Cornerstone Foundation: Since 1984

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois was founded in 1867 as an orphanage for children who were left parentless after a ...
LSSI’s Golf Outing: Chip in Fore Children is September 14th

LSSI’s Golf Outing: Chip in Fore Children is September 14th

Join us for a day of friendly competition for a cause! Visit LSSI.org/Golf to learn more.
Save the Date: The 43rd Annual True Friend Celebration is October 5th

Save the Date: The 43rd Annual True Friend Celebration is October 5th

Visit LSSI.org/TrueFriend to learn more.
LSSI Honored by Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY)

LSSI Honored by Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY)

Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) was honored by the Illinois Collaboration on Youth (ICOY) for being the top ...
Meet LSSI and Learn about Our Work (VIDEO)

Meet LSSI and Learn about Our Work (VIDEO)

This overview video highlights the core work and programs of Lutheran Social Services of Illinois.
Make a Difference in the Life of a Child: May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month

Make a Difference in the Life of a Child: May is Foster Parent Appreciation Month

As May unfolds, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) joins the chorus of voices celebrating Foster Parent ...
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