Giving Tuesday
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Have you heard about Giving Tuesday? It’s a worldwide initiative to encourage charitable giving during the holiday season, specifically on the Tuesday... Read More
What Would You Do?
No money. No connections. No ability to communicate with those around you. Your children are hungry. You fear for their safety. What... Read More
Different Path, Same Destination
Today’s guest blogger is Natalie Holland, a student at University of North Florida who is interning with LSS this semester. Natalie is... Read More
Community Fair Serves Over 1,500
With the help of dozens of volunteers and community partners, Lutheran Social Services hosted a food giveaway and resource fair at our offices... Read More
“She Wished for a Chance to be a Successful Family…”
Mu Dah and her husband Pah Kyar spent nine years living in three different refugee camps in Thailand with their children. Finally, in... Read More
LSS Finds Dynamic New Leadership in Mary Strickland
The Board of Directors of Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida has selected Mary Strickland as the organization’s new president and CEO.... Read More
Do You Really Know Where Your Cell Phone Comes From?
From L to R: Ahmad Mehry, Nyaok Biluony, Soki Vihugho, Mi Nge, Iddy Manzi. Ni Win also participated but is not pictured.... Read More
SNAP Changes Affect Local Families – and Pantry Shelves
Sometimes one small change has unintended consequences. Recently, our Nourishment Network food pantry has seen the ripple effects of a change that... Read More
What Can We Do About Florida’s High HIV/AIDS Rate?
Heather Vaughan, director of LSS’ AIDS Care and Education (ACE) program, spoke with WJXT’s Jennifer Waugh today, responding to recent reports that... Read More
Food for Thought on Food Donations
Our director of human services Heather Vaughan appeared on WJXT’s River City Live yesterday to give some tips on the best types... Read More