Imagine the possibilities
For 160 years, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota (LSS) has helped neighbors turn everyday moments into life-changing possibilities. Now, we’re launching a bold new chapter with Empower What’s Possible – our five-year, $100 million campaign to amplify, expand and innovate our outreach to make Minnesota better for everyone.
Looking ahead, we see an even brighter future for achieving bigger dreams.
Join us on our journey to think big, do big, and empower what’s possible for our neighbors and our communities!
5 Year
$100 Million Campaign
Campaign Pillars
The Empower What’s Possible campaign will be a catalyst for change throughout the social service sector. The campaign is built on four foundational pillars and will drive results through our collective organizational investments.
Learn MoreImpact
As we celebrate 160 years of service, the impact of our shared work remains undeniable. Learn how Empower What’s Possible will draw upon our strengths and continue to inspire hope, change lives and build community for all people.
ExploreGet Involved
Join LSS in our vision to Empower What’s Possible for our neighbors today and for generations to come. Through strategic innovations, thoughtful expansions and pilot programs, LSS is evolving to meet our communities’ needs while remaining rooted in our values and mission.
Join UsMinnesota communities’ needs are always evolving.
Minnesotans are facing new challenges related to behavioral health and well-being, employment, financial stability and more. This campaign helps LSS evolve and scale to meet these growing needs while remaining rooted in our values and mission.
Empower What’s Possible builds on our strengths and past successes while adopting new approaches to meet our communities’ ever-changing needs and improve lives.
LSS at a Glance
1 in 63
Minnesotans
With a dedicated team of 2,500 employees and 10,000 volunteers, we are neighbors helping neighbors.
87
Counties
From the Twin Cities to rural Minnesota, LSS is a cornerstone of the social services system in every county in the state.
160
Years Strong
LSS has a proud legacy of proven, stable and trusted social service delivery, helping to build more resilient communities.
25+
Lines of Service
From children and families to older adults and people with identified needs, LSS provides direct service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community.
Empower What’s Possible Campaign
Steering Committee
Russ Michaletz, Chair
Family Business Consultant and Retired Tax Partner, Deloitte
Loren Anderson
Executive Search Consultant, AGB Search Managing Partner
Brad Baker
Chairman and Managing Partner, Craig-Hallum Capital Group
John Hallberg
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Children’s Cancer Research Fund
George Hicks
Co-Founder and Co-Executive Chair, Värde Partners
Karen Himle
Retired Senior Vice President, Corporate and Government Affairs, Thrivent
Tom Holman
Founder and Director, Morning Foundation
Erik Lundquist
President and CEO, Great Planes Aviation
Robert Nesse, MD
Retired Chief Executive Officer, Mayo Clinic Health System
Mike Zumwinkle
Senior Program Officer, Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation
Contact Us
If you have questions about how you can get involved and support Empower What’s Possible, please contact our development team at: Development@lssmn.org and 651.529.8899.