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LSS Hosts Free Community Screening of Peace By Chocolate at UNF

Sep 194 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 192 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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Alive Credit Union hosts first public market of SHE women's empowerment group, an LSS program

Danae Leake

Jul 21 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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Refugee Students in LSS Youth Program Graduate High School; includes UNF Acceptance & US Navy Enlistment

Danae Leake

May 312 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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From Refugee to Employment Specialist: Robin Koirala's Journey

Danae Leake

May 133 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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WATCH: LSS staff discuss support services for the Haitian community in Jacksonville on WJCT's First Coast Connect

Danae Leake

Mar 281 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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LSS prepared for potential increase of Haitian arrivals in Jacksonville this summer

Danae Leake

Mar 222 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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New to LSS: Q&A with Circle of Welcome Coordinator, LSS' newest volunteer program

Danae Leake

Jan 242 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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LSS awarded $300,000 from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund to support refugee housing initiatives in Jacksonville

Danae Leake

Jan 183 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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29 individuals become U.S. citizens during Jacksonville World Refugee Day 2023

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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LSS kicks off 'S.H.E', a refugee women's support group, with beach trip

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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