| Our mission | Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping and empowering vulnerable people in Southern California. |
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Lutheran Social Services of Southern California
| About us | For more than 70 years, this non-profit social services agency also known as Lutheran Social Services of Southern California has served the community by fostering humanitarian efforts and goodwill and has grown into a flourishing organization, led by faithful, passionate and committed individuals since its inception. Today LSS-SC annually serves thousands of individuals and families throughout Southern California with over 50 different programs/services at over 20 different locations. We are part of the Lutheran Services in America (LSA) network and strive to serve those in need with dignity and respect. |
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The COVID crisis continues to increase the need for basic nutrition and supplies. Despite decreasing resources we are able to keep our doors open through partners like St Paul Lutheran Church - Fullerton, CA
Thank you to Mr. and Mrs. Pankow and Pastor Nate Allen for their delivery of much needed meat and other supplies. We are so grateful to your congregation and "Harvey" for their servent lead contribution.
COVID may still be here but so are we. Visit lsssc.org to find an office near you and join the movement today!Such a wonderful gift today!! Thank you to FFA High School, St. Paul Lutheran Church, Peyton Rushing, Harvey, and the ELCA. Mr. and Mrs. Pankow and Pastor Nate visited CCLM to bring gifts and CCLM could not be more grateful! It is so inspiring that even during time of disparity people can come together and to make a difference and help each other!
The destructive fires in Southern California continue to produce images of burning structures, frightened citizens and struggling communities. We know all to well the devastation that wildfires can cause. Our prayers remain with those impacted by the #AppleFire including our employees, colleagues and partners at Our Savior's Lutheran Church - Banning and Lutheran Retreats, Camps and Conferences (LRCC) at #LutherGlen.
Lutheran Social Services offers emergency assistance to communities throughout Southern California, 24/7. Crises never cease happening, and LSS never ceases helping. Embrace, Equip & Empower – that’s our commitment. Visit lsssc.org/donate to join the movement and make a difference in the lives of those in need today.
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Over 7,000 people evacuated due to Apple Fire in Southern California
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An out-of-control wildfire burning in Cherry Valley, California, east of Los Angeles, has grown to over 20,000 acres, forcing thousands of people to evacuate, according to the US Forest Service.
We join our friends in welcoming former Pacifica Synod ELCA Bishop Murray Finck as the new interim bishop of the Southwest California Synod ELCA. Bishop Finck steps in for Bishop R. Guy Erwin who began his new position as President of United Lutheran Seminary August 1st.
We thank Bishop Erwin for his unwavering support of our agency and the communities we serve and welcome Bishop Finck back to our board as a judicatory partner. He and his wife Rhoda have been and remain, strong advocates for the underserved and marginalized among us. Click the link below for a special message from Bishop Finck and visit lsssc.org to join his work with those communities today.
"I write today, the first day of my new calling within the Southwest California Synod, to express my thanks to this synod for entrusting me with the ministry of serving as your Bishop during this interim season. I look forward to shared ministry with the synod staff, synod council, deans, committee chairpersons and members, pastors, deacons, congregational lay leaders, and members and friends of the many congregations of this synod."
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Joining our Lutheran Social Services - San Fernando Valley in gratitude to Stefanie Pollack, Realtor and her generous contribution to our community clothing closet. Through her personal network she was able to fill our standard utility van 5x over with men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, shoes, purses, hats, new diapers, children’s toys, car seats, strollers, household items, dish ware, towels and linen, books and electronics.
In this season, where need continues to increase and resources are decreasing, we are so grateful to donors like Stephanie that help us meet our need. Won't you join us? Visit lsssc.org/donate to learn how you can make a difference in the lives of those in need today. Thank you Stefanie!
Make a Donation That Transforms Lives | LSS Community Care
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You can make a difference in families' lives in Southern California by donating online to LSS Community Care.Joining a nation in celebrating the life and legacy of a true civil servant. As we continue our commitment to embrace, equip and empower the marginalized among us, we can only hope to model the #goodtrouble encouraged by #JohnLewis. Won't you join us? Visit lsssc.org to learn how you can make a difference today.
"While my time here has now come to an end, I want you to know that in the last days and hours of my life you inspired me. You filled me with hope about the next chapter of the great American story when you used your power to make a difference in our society. Millions of people motivated simply by human compassion laid down the burdens of division. Around the country and the world you set aside race, class, age, language and nationality to demand respect for human dignity."
Opinion | John Lewis: Together, You Can Redeem the Soul of Our Nation
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Though I may not be here with you, I urge you to answer the highest calling of your heart and stand up for what you truly believe.