Leighanne Stose
Jan 152 min read
A Life-Changing Gift: How Kindness Uplifted a Refugee Family
Mr. Roberto J. Martinez Rosales is a 58-year-old Salvadoran refugee who arrived in the U.S. on February 13th, 2024. Roberto is his...
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Leighanne Stose
Sep 19, 20244 min read
LSS Hosts Free Community Screening of Peace By Chocolate at UNF
This past Saturday, September 14th, LSS presented a free community film screening of Peace By Chocolate  at the University of North...
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Leighanne Stose
Aug 19, 20242 min read
A Partnership of Peace: Crown Products
LSS is honored to have partners like Crown Products, who support the LSS mission by helping make our city a more welcoming for refugees
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Danae Leake
Jul 2, 20241 min read
Alive Credit Union hosts first public market of SHE women's empowerment group, an LSS program
On Friday, June 28th, ALIVE Credit Union hosted the first public market for the SHE women’s empowerment group. The event showcased...
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Danae Leake
May 31, 20242 min read
Refugee Students in LSS Youth Program Graduate High School; includes UNF Acceptance & US Navy Enlistment
We are thrilled to celebrate the high school graduation of eight remarkable students from our LSS Youth and Mentoring Program. These...
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Danae Leake
May 13, 20243 min read
From Refugee to Employment Specialist: Robin Koirala's Journey
Robin Koirala's life story is one of resilience, ambition, and dedication. Born in Bhutan, he fled to Nepal with his family at just three...
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Danae Leake
Mar 28, 20241 min read
WATCH: LSS staff discuss support services for the Haitian community in Jacksonville on WJCT's First Coast Connect
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) staff, including Beatriz Alonso Gonzalez, the agency's Cuban and Haitian Entrant Coordinator, joined Anne...
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Danae Leake
Mar 22, 20242 min read
LSS prepared for potential increase of Haitian arrivals in Jacksonville this summer
[Jacksonville, Florida] – Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) is anticipating a potential summer rise in cases from...
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Danae Leake
Jan 24, 20242 min read
New to LSS: Q&A with Circle of Welcome Coordinator, LSS' newest volunteer program
We want to introduce you to Clara James, our community sponsorship coordinator in charge of the new LSS Circle of Welcome volunteer...
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Danae Leake
Jan 18, 20243 min read
LSS awarded $300,000 from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund to support refugee housing initiatives in Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida - Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) is pleased to announce a $300,000 grant spanning the next...
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Leighanne Stose
Jun 21, 20232 min read
29 individuals become U.S. citizens during Jacksonville World Refugee Day 2023
29 individuals spanning from 10 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens during World Refugee Day celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida...
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Danae Leake
Mar 15, 20232 min read
LSS kicks off 'S.H.E', a refugee women's support group, with beach trip
Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida kicked off a refugee women's support group with a beach trip for clients on March 11th. The...
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