Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Non-profit Organization Management
Des Plaines, IL 6,351 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, and Prisoner and Family Ministry
Locations
Employees at Lutheran Social Services of Illinois
Updates
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LSSI was honored by Illinois Collaboration on Youth at its annual meeting in Champaign last week for being the top contributor to its Equity and Access Fund. ICOY champions the safety, well-being, and success of all Illinois’ children, youth, and families by connecting and strengthening the organizations that serve them and by being a collective voice for policy and practice. LSSI is a proud member of ICOY, along with other community-based child welfare, youth service, and juvenile justice providers across Illinois. On hand to accept this honor were LSSI Chief Operating Officer Ruth Jajko (middle) and LSSI Executive Director of Children's Community Services Jere Murry (right), pictured with ICOY’s CEO Andi Durbin (left).
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Learn about LSSI's history, our mission, and our programs through this introductory video: https://lnkd.in/eyya749H
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Happy #FosterFriday! Be the miracle a child in need is waiting for. Become a foster parent. Learn more at LSSI.org/FosterCare
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"Take me out to the ballgame..." Last weekend, LSSI staff spent an evening at the ballpark rooting for the Chicago White Sox! A huge thanks to Chicago White Sox Charities and their community tickets donation program for providing the tickets.
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To celebrate LSSI's Welcoming Center now being open 7 days a week, join us for wellness activities over the next 7 weeks! See flyer for details. Register for events here: https://lnkd.in/gVmMMrSH
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Watch a video about Intact Family Services: https://lnkd.in/gB82F-KG
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