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LSS distributes checks to Point Place residents for disaster relief
While the catastrophic storms that ripped through the Point Place area of Toledo happened back in June, a trip through the neighborhoods shows how many residents are still struggling with repairs. Seeing a need in their community, a group of pastors in Point Place came together to create the Point...
Read More...Kara Ross "honored and grateful" to be intern at LSS Findlay office
As a teacher, Kara Ross always enjoyed the social-emotional aspect of education, so much so that it prompted her look into leaving the classroom. Kara is an intern at the Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio Findlay office. She is currently studying at the Winebrenner Theological...
Read More..."You can't give a smile without it making you feel better"
Volunteers vital to success of LSS For some families and individuals in Toledo and northwest Ohio, it’s becoming harder and harder to keep healthy food on the table.That’s where Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio steps in, helping 2,381 individuals from June through September of 2023....
Read More...Whitnee Smith works for employees and employers as ERN Success Coach
When an employee is ready to tackle the next steps in their life, but they need to take care of immediate questions and problems, that’s where Whitnee Smith comes in.Whitnee is the Shared Success Employer Resource Network® Success Coach who is on-site at Gayle’s workplace, TH Plastics in Bowling...
Read More...Community raises food, funds for LSS Stock the Shelves
For the second time, Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio put out a call for help, asking the community to donate food and money to our Emergency Choice Food Pantry.And for the second consecutive year, the people of Toledo and northwest Ohio answered.LSS hosted its second annual Stock the...
Read More...Donate to LSS of Northwestern Ohio on #GivingTuesday2023
Now in its 11th year, Giving Tuesday will again inspire individuals to give to nonprofits worldwide. Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio has participated in Giving Tuesday since its inception, with the goal to raise $1,000 that first year. This year’s Giving Tuesday is on November 28....
Read More...Pre-Medical & Health Sciences Academy students volunteer in pantry
Toledo Pre-Medical and Health Sciences Academy students were volunteering their time at Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio Emergency Choice Food Pantry on Saturday morning. The students had collected donations for the pantry during a recent "fun walk" event at the school's campus on...
Read More...Whitnee Smith hired as ERN Success Coach
Describing herself as a "people person," new ERN Success Coach Whitnee Smith is ready to start making a difference for people in the community. "I especially enjoy making connections and finding ways to alleviate if not remove barriers which is exactly what this job entails," Whitnee said. Whitnee...
Read More...TPS Family Stabilization Program Details
As Toledo Public School system families continue to seek assistance with rent and utility payments, Lutheran Social Services of Northwestern Ohio wants to remind applicants of some critical information: All applicants must email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need...
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LSS to Handle Distribution of Stabilization Funds
Lutheran Social Services picked by City of Toledo, TPS to handle distribution of stabilization funds It's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work helping more families in Toledo. After successfully helping nearly 500 children in the Toledo Public School system with rental and utility...
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