LSSI could not help 50,000 people across Illinois without the continued support of Platinum-level corporate sponsors like BMO. Funds raised at this year’s True Friend Celebration will go towards innovations in foster care. bit.ly/3XAwUex
Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Non-profit Organization Management
Des Plaines, IL 6,980 followers
Responding to the Gospel, LSSI brings healing, justice, and wholeness to people and communities.
About us
Serving Illinois since 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI) is a statewide, not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The demographics of clients served by LSSI generally reflect those of Illinois’ population, with one important exception—more than 80 percent of clients report an annual household income under $15,000, compared to just 12 percent of all Illinois households. The organization provides critical programs for the state’s most vulnerable residents including foster care, mental health services, alcohol and drug treatment, affordable senior housing, residential programs for people with developmental disabilities, and programs that help formerly incarcerated individuals integrate back into society.
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http://www.LSSI.org
External link for Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
- Industry
- Non-profit Organization Management
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Des Plaines, IL
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1867
- Specialties
- Behavioral Health Services, Senior Community Services, Children's Community Services, Senior Housing, Prisoner and Family Ministry, and Foster Care
Locations
Employees at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Updates
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The 43rd Annual True Friend Celebration would not be possible without Gold-level corporate sponsors like Baker Tilly US. Your generosity helps LSSI support children and families as the largest private provider of foster care in Illinois. bit.ly/3XAwUex
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Thank you to our Silver-level corporate sponsors, Aetna, a CVS Health Company and Ben Lazare Consulting, for helping us “write the next chapter” about foster care innovations and making the 43rd Annual True Friend Celebration a special event. bit.ly/3XAwUex
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A great morning today partnering with companies, trades, and our young leaders of the future. Air Design Sytems helped to kickoff our 4th year of working with ACE Amandla Charter School for the Career Day with the students. We were honored to be with other panelists from Chicago area including our own tradeswomen and tradesmen from Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 73, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois, Southwest Airlines, and many more... We encourage you to do your part in the Construction Industry to foster interest and development of the field with youth and young adults. #sheetmetal #wbenc #aceamandla #LeadershipDevelopment #local73 #airdesignsystems Herman pride
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The 43rd Annual True Friend Celebration would not be possible without Gold-level corporate sponsors like Wintrust Financial Corporation. Your generosity helps LSSI support children and families as the largest private provider of foster care in Illinois. bit.ly/3XAwUex
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LSSI could not help 50,000 people across Illinois without the continued support of Platinum-level Corporate sponsors like Harney Partners. Funds raised at this year’s True Friend Celebration will go towards innovations in foster care. bit.ly/3XAwUex
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September is #NationalLiteracyMonth so it’s a perfect time to read the book “Safe” by our True Friend keynote speaker. Mark Daley’s memoir asks us to consider what makes a family while emphasizing the impossible choices parents face. bit.ly/3XAwUex
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Attention qualified mental health and substance use professionals, the Community Behavioral Health Care Professional Loan Repayment Program provides loan repayment assistance. Learn more about the program, deadlines, and access the application below. h/t Community Behavioral Healthcare Association (CBHA) #mentalhealth #behavioralhealth
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LSSI is proud to have two of our employees participating in this amazing fellowship through Lutheran Services in America.
Our Lived Voices Fellowship is a unique program where leaders draw from their personal journeys from navigating public systems to drive positive change within their organizations and communities. The fellows have faced life-altering challenges from poverty to housing insecurity and are now using their experiences to support older adults, strengthen families and create pathways for employment and other services for new Americans. Hear firsthand from fellows like Jessica Strauch of St. John's United Home Health and Hospice, who reflects on our recent convening in Washington, D.C.: “This fellowship changed my life forever . . . I cried, reflected, and gave myself the opportunity and space to step into my story.”
Leadership Rooted in Lived Experience
https://lutheranservices.org
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What a turnout for the first-ever Chip in Fore Children Charity Golf Outing! We could not have asked for a better day at Highland Springs Golf Course to raise funds for LSSI’s foster care programs in the Moline area. Thank you to all golfers, sponsors, and staff for your support. #fostercare #golf