PLEASE JOIN US! Monday, May 15, 2017 at the beautiful Moorpark Country Club for a special day of golf. From the moment you arrive at the golf club, your day will be full of a myriad of contests and activities. Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner will be provided for all golfers. Following golf, there is an […]
Honoring Ruth Foelber & Friends Free Fundraising Breakfast to benefit the mission and vision of Lutheran Social Services of Southern Califorina Saturday, November 5, 2016 Begins promptly at 10:00 AM and ends prompty at 11:30 AM Location The Grand Long Beach 4101 E. Willow Street, Long Beach, CA 90815 RSVP by October 28, […]
DO YOU HAVE LWR QUILTS & KITS TO DONATE? Send them through an Ingathering! Around the U.S., congregations, groups and individuals work tirelessly to donate thousands of Mission Quilts, Blankets, School Kits, Personal Care Kits, Baby Care Kits and Fabric Kits to Lutheran World Relief’s Quilt & Kit Ministry. These quilts and kits serve as […]
Experience A Professional Golf Tournament From “Inside The Ropes”. Unique behind-the-scenes experiences, plus daily access to the tournament grounds when not volunteering. Breakfast and lunch on the days you work plus a volunteer appreciation party. Volunteer uniform package includes a Nike golf polo shirt and a tournament hat or visor – volunteers can register for […]
A quick glance at the image above suggests it was taken at an ordinary residence in any Southern California neighborhood. A married couple is shown taking clothes out of the dryer, just as millions of people do every day of the week. However, there is nothing ordinary or routine about this picture. This couple, Ed […]
Central City Lutheran Mission in San Bernardino has been orchestrating a wonderful Christmas tradition for men who are transitioning out of homelessness. Called “Homey Christmas,” this annual event is made possible by support of many area ELCA churches, and non-Lutheran churches, as well. Amy Fawcett, LSS Community Care’s Vice President and Interim Director of CCLM, […]
The holidays have a way of always elevating our spirits. It’s a season of gift giving and making sacrifices for others. For Orange County LSS Community Care Program Manager, Bea Rea, lavish giving is a year-round occurrence. It’s what she and husband, Ray, provide with profound joy. The Garden Grove Food Pantry offers much more than nourishing food; it offers a place for those […]
The first Tuesday after Thanksgiving is called Giving Tuesday and has become a global day of giving back. It’s an opportunity to return a small portion of the blessings we’ve enjoyed throughout the year. And while there are many places to put your gifts to work we would like you to consider a gift to […]
Southern California, well-known for receiving its fair share of natural and man-made disasters, will get added assistance in its humanitarian work thanks to a new collaborative effort between LSS Community Care (aka Lutheran Social Services of Southern California) and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America (ELCA) through its Lutheran Disaster Response (LDR) division. Recently, officials […]
When something new, exciting and much-need comes to town, there’s great cause for celebration. And that’s exactly what happened to LSS Community Care’s new endeavor in the San Fernando Valley this month. A community of invited well-wishers turned out in force to express heartfelt support at the Grand Opening celebration. LSS Community Care Area Director, […]
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