Past Events

2023

We gathered for the 42nd Annual True Friend Celebration on October 7 at the Union League Club of Chicago. The Rev. Wayne Miller and Pam Miller were presented with the 2023 True Friend Award, and Victoria Protsman shared her story of finding a home for her daughter at LSSI.

Enjoy a video featuring Victoria as well as photos from the event.

2022

We gathered for the 41st Annual True Friend Celebration on October 29 at the Union League Club of Chicago. Bill Fleck was presented with the 2022 True Friend Award and Dr. Evisha Ford delivered an inspiring keynote address.
WATCH A VIDEO ABOUT BILL FLECK

Please enjoy these photos from the event.

Former Bishop Wayne Miller and Bishop John Roth

Revs. Kathy Bender Schwich and Dan Schwick

Bill Fleck receiving award from Mark Stutrud

John and Julia Piontek - Eric and Jodie Draut

NIkki Olavarria - David Wilds - Aida Olavarria

2021

We are delighted to share videos and photos from the 2021 True Friend Celebration. See below for descriptions and links to the videos on LSSI’s YouTube channel.

Our 2021 True Friend Celebration, Traveling Route LSSI, include many statewide gatherings in Carbondale, Downers Grove, Geneseo, Glenview, and Rockford. Enjoy these photos from Route LSSI, including those of True Friend Honoree Bev Moody.