Building Expansion

Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio (LSS) provides practical, community-based support that helps individuals and families remain stable, employed and self-sufficient during times of hardship and crisis. Each year, residents across five Ohio counties rely on LSS for food assistance, behavioral health services, workforce support, and family stabilization programs. 

To meet growing demands, LSS is raising resources to expand its Toledo campus with a 7,000 square-foot addition that will include program space, an accessible for floor Choice Food Pantry, and an education and workforce training center. This expansion will increase our service capacity, improve efficiency, and allow individuals and families to access multiple services in one location. By strengthening access to coordinated programming, this project will help families navigate through temporary challenges, remain engaged in the workforce, and reduce long-term reliance on public systems---resolving challenges more quickly and stabilizing households.   

Our current facility in Toledo’s historical Old West End no longer meets the demands of our growing programs. Limited space restricts our ability to deliver essential services. Thanks to early gifts, we have already raised $2.1 million. Now we turn to our most trusted friends, like you, to help close the gap. Your generous support today will not only make this vision a reality but create a legacy of compassion for generations to come. 

Please contact our Director of Planned Giving Jeanette Hrovatich at 419-779-4193 for more information.