Mission | Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC)

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) Working to End Poverty in Southern California

Mission

Ignited by faith, we live out God’s love by embracing, equipping and empowering vulnerable people in Southern California.

Vision

Sharing the love of Christ, we seek to form a community where…

the vulnerable are safer and stronger

the dependent are self-sustaining

the isolated dwell in community

the weary are given hope.

Values

Compassion
Advocacy
Respect
Collaboration
Innovation
Stewardship

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

God’s Grace In Action

At LSSSC, we strive to create and nurture a culture where celebrating diversity is a reflex, not an initiative. Our mission is to embrace, equip, and empower vulnerable people in Southern California. However, to truly see God’s Grace in Action, it is a mission that begins with a commitment to our employees.

We Embrace everyone, just as they are, children of God. We celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, identities, and talents of all. We know that God’s work happens when all voices are heard. We Equip our employees with the tools and support they need to do God’s work. We honor collaboration and advocate for equity in our policies, practices, and programs. We Empower our team to recognize challenges to our mission and join us in creating flexible, accessible, and supportive environments where all employees can contribute to success. We seek out and achieve disruptive empowerment and collectively knock down systemic barriers to workforce participation. We even the playing field.

Whether for the communities and people we serve, or for our workforce, LSSSC is actively committed to fostering a culture where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are embraced and kept as guiding principles as we carry out God’s Grace in Action.

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 – Attend at least one Fostering Community Care event during the calendar year
2 – Host or invite and bring 10-15 guests to one Fostering Community Care event within 3 months of your attending one yourself.
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 – 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.

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

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!