Danae Leake
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Riding into a Brighter Future: How Marina Steers Her Family Toward New Opportunities
Marina's story is one of resilience, determination, and hope. Fleeing from a small village in Syria, she arrived in the United States in...
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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
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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Kelli Urbanek
Jan 19, 20231 min read
7-YEAR-OLD BOY WHO HELPED REFUGEES AT LSS TO RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL YOUTH SERVICE VOLUNTEER AWARD
LSS volunteer Jahan Oza, 7, will receive an international youth service award for his work supporting refugee children. The International...
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