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With your help, and backed by our tradition of innovation and continuous improvement, we can do exponentially more for Minnesotans by strengthening our foundation, our knowledge, our facilities and our service offerings.

Help us create possibilities we can only begin to imagine.

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A letter from the President of Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota Patrick Thueson

FROM A STRONG FOUNDATION

For more than 160 years, LSS has been vigilant in its calling to express the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community. Our humble beginnings providing care for orphaned siblings have grown into today’s broad array of services that support children, youth, families, older adults and individuals with identified needs. More than an organization, LSS is a movement, and the LSS movement is committed to meeting individuals and families where they are and providing what they need to change their own lives.

Looking ahead, we envision a brighter future for our neighbors – one where they achieve greater self-sufficiency and pursue bigger dreams. To realize this future, we need to adopt new, more effective approaches than those we’ve used in the past. Our comprehensive campaign is dedicated to making this vision a reality by implementing innovative strategies and solutions – to Empower What’s Possible.

Empowering what’s possible requires us to build on our strengths, in partnership with you, to tackle challenges and opportunities in new ways. This campaign envisions an LSS that builds on past effectiveness and plans more strategically in concert with our communities and our donors to expand our outreach and impact – while sharing what we learn with others to build an even stronger social service system in Minnesota and elsewhere.

Patrick Thueson
President
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota

Empower What’s Possible

Join in our vision to Empower What’s Possible for our neighbors today and for generations to come. Together, we can build a stronger, more resilient community, ensuring that our collective impact will make Minnesota better for everyone.

Give a One-Time Gift

Invest in the Future

A recurring donation is a powerful investment, whether you choose a monthly or multi-year commitment. Your consistent support helps us build a strong foundation of hope, allowing us to change lives and strengthen communities for the next 160 years and beyond.

Make a Recurring Donation

Create a Lasting Change

Through planned giving, you can create a lasting legacy and ensure our vital work continues to support future generations. Your thoughtful decision helps us provide our neighbors with the stability, resilience, and resources they need to build abundant, thriving lives and achieve long-term self-sufficiency.

Explore Planned Giving Options

Interested in learning about other ways to Empower What’s Possible? You can make a difference through:

  • Congregational giving: Partner with your faith community to contribute.
  • Stock or security gifts: Donate appreciated assets to maximize your impact.
  • Workplace matches: Make an even bigger impact through your employer’s matching gift program.
  • Tribute gifts: Honor a loved one with a gift in their name.

Our development team can help you find the best way to make an impact. Please contact us at Development@lssmn.org or call 651.529.8899 to get started.

Resources

Check out Empower What’s Possible stories to learn some of the ways LSS — an organization of neighbors helping neighbors — continues to inspire hope, change lives and build community for all people.

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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.