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Backpack Giveaway & Community Resource Fair

LSSSC Long Beach Office 1611 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

Lutheran Social Services will be hosting a backpack and school supply giveaway for the first 300 children in attendance as well
as a community resource fair with over 10 organizations present.

God’s Work. Our Hands.

This is a difficult time for so many. On “God’s work. Our hands.” Sunday, we come together to ease the burden of those in need by celebrating who we are as the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America – one church, freed in Christ to serve and love our neighbor. It is not exclusive to Lutherans […]

Long Beach Gives

Save the Date September 23, 2021 for the third annual Long Beach Gives event. A 24 hour online giving day, #LongBeachGives was designed to inspire individuals and businesses in or community to make a difference in the exemplary work of the 150+ local, participating nonprofits.

LSS Riverside Walk to Fight Poverty

For more than 30 years, Lutherans and other people of faith have come together to support the work of Lutheran Social Services of Southern California through the annual Walk to Fight Poverty. Join with me and many others in supporting LSSSC programs in Riverside by participating in our Walk to Fight Poverty on Saturday, October 2nd at 8:00 AM.

LCMS Pastors Conference 2021

Engage A Changed World Our world isn’t just changing - it CHANGED! While Jesus, the Word, the Sacraments, and the hope of His Gospel are the same yesterday, today, and forever, the challenges we face to ENGAGE with our broken world call us to new ways of thinking and serving. The 2021 Pacific Southwest District […]

Theoasis 2021

Save the Dates - October 18 to 20, 2021 for Theoasis 2021 in La Quinta A joint church leaders’ event (a theological oasis): Rostered leaders, professional lay church staff, youth leaders, church administrators, office managers, outdoor ministry leaders, worship leaders… ALL are welcome! Please save the dates of Monday, October 18 to Wednesday, October 20, […]

The Great California ShakeOut

International ShakeOut Day is always the third Thursday of October (this year: October 21). While COVID-19 has brought many uncertainties and challenges, one thing's for sure: ShakeOut is still happening this year! As always, you can hold your #ShakeOut drill when and where you want. You can choose another date or several dates, and include people in […]

Bingo – Ahoy Matey!

LSSSC Long Beach Office 1611 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

Ye be invited fersome free! BINGO. Join the crew if you are 55 and older at our Long Beach Office.

Dia De Los Muertos

Join Councilwoman Mary Zendejas for Dia De Los Muertos on Saturday, October 30th from 2Pm - 10PM. This event will take place on 4th/5th & Pine Avenue in Long Beach.

Long Beach Health and Wellness Fair

LSSSC Long Beach Office 1611 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

Free Community Event! Health and Wellness Fair at our Long Beach office.

Thanksgiving Baskets – More than a Holiday Meal

Donate directly to provide Thanksgiving turkeys to Central, Van NuysSign up here to join Central’s packing and distribution crewHelping those in need - housed and homeless, families and those experiencing the holidays alone – have a traditional Thanksgiving meal is a familiar part of the cycle of church life. Congregations collect boxes of stuffing and […]

10th Annual “Turkey Trot”

LSSSC Long Beach Office 1611 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vr8_QX_hab4 For the 10th consecutive year athletes from Long Beach Polytechnic High School's swim and water polo teams are raising food and awareness for Lutheran Social Services Long Beach. "Long Beach Poly is located in inner city Long Beach," said Kalani Caldwell, a teacher and girls' swim coach. "I think a lot of our students […]

CCLM Turkey Giveaway

Central City Lutheran Mission 1354 North G St., San Bernardino, CA

Central City Lutheran Mission Turkey Giveaway. First come, first serve.

Thanksgiving Community Dinner

Trinity Lutheran 759 Linden Ave, Long Beach, CA

Please join us for our Annual Thanksgiving Community Dinner. Preassembled meals to go will be available for pick up. Masks required.

Giving Tuesday

GIVINGTUESDAY IS A MOVEMENT THAT UNLEASHES THE POWER OF RADICAL GENEROSITY AROUND THE WORLD. Save the Date - November 30, 2021 - for this years GivingTuesday event. GivingTuesday reimagines a world built upon shared humanity and generosity. Our global network collaborates year-round to inspire generosity around the world, with a common mission to build a […]

Christmas Celebration & Toy Giveaway

LSSSC Long Beach Office 1611 Pine Ave, Long Beach, CA

Join us for the our Christmas Celebration and Toy Drive at the Long Beach Office of LSS on December 11th between 10am and 1pm

Annual Holiday Toy Shoppe

Central Lutheran Church 6425 Tyrone Avenue, Van Nuys

ANNUAL HOLIDAY TOY SHOPPE. Presented by LSS San Fernando Valley, Central Lutheran Church & City of Van Nuys Community Organizations Gifts for Kids & Teens.

Toy Shoppe – Avanti Program

Gifts Needed for our Special Adult Clients with Developmental Disabilities. YOUR GENEROUS DONATIONS ARE NEEDED BY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21ST! (Closed Event Date is Wednesday, December 22nd)

Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway – LSS Riverside

Toys, Gifts, Gift Cards & Donations Needed by this Friday, December 17th between 10:00 am-2:00pm!! TOYS and GIFT items for children of all ages needed but Especially Gift Cards and/or Donations for TEENS ages 15-18

Ambassadors are short-term volunteers who open doors for our organization in the community, introducing new people at our bi-monthly Fostering Community Care event. These are one hour awareness events only (no solicitations are made) to expose people to the great work of LSS Community Care. To become an Ambassador here are your responsibilities:
  1. 1 – Attend at least one Fostering Community Care event during the calendar year
  2. 2 – Host or invite and bring 10-15 guests to one Fostering Community Care event within 3 months of your attending one yourself.
  3. 3 – Inform your invited guests of what the Fostering Community Care meeting will be about, and let them know that they will receive a follow up call from the organization
  4. 4 – Ambassadors will complete their commitment after bringing 10-15 persons within the 3 month time period. An Ambassador has the option to complete after one term, continue for another 3 month term or move into another role on the team.
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Become an Ally

Allies are community members who want to be in a supportive, intentional, befriending relationship with an individual or family working to get out of poverty.

Other ways to help the Southern California Family Support Initiative
  • Be an Ad-Hoc Ally – share your special skill or talent
  • Be a member of your local Community Leadership Team
  • Assist with weekly Child Care/Children’s Programs
  • Be a Community Spokesman – talk about the initiative and recruit others to join
  • Financially Sponsor a Family Leader
  • Facilitate/assist with Training Our Leaders and Allies
  • Behind-the-scenes work – internet research, graphic design, writing
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We are actively seeking individuals and groups to be a part of our on-going mission to serve those in need. LSS administers over 50 specialized programs and services throughout the Southern California region. Contact your nearest LSS Center to hear about the local opportunities they have available.
Be a positive role model
Give back to others and help change lives
Transform communities
Spend your time doing something rewarding
Meet new people
Have fun
Learn new skills, share your talents, build your resume

The life you change most – may be your own!

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