Lutheran Social Services' Stories

Media: For information about Lutheran Social Services or any of these stories, contact Barbara Lewis, director of Communications, at (313) 823-7982.

 

Best years of his life Jordan Crowder is given the best years of his young life by his foster parents	Summer camp for refugee children July 17, 2008 LSSM offers summer camp for refugee children through beginning of August	Gold award project gives kids new play area From the Observer on June 22, 2008: Girl Scouts help beautify Wayne County Family Center's playground
Gateshead Crossing Construction Begins Tuesday, April 1, 2008 46 Units to Serve Low-Income Seniors on Detroit’s East Side	Refugee School Impact Program Wednesday, March 5, 2008 Refugee students and their parents learn how to be successful in the American school system.	Family Center follow-up The Observer newspapers published a follow-up article to the December 30 article about Wayne County Family Center.
ETV helps Tiffany Harris Thursday, January 10, 2008 Young Detroiter is at home with the ETV program	ETV helps Mari Brauer Thursday, January 10, 2008 ETV program drives young woman to her educational destination.	Family Center profiled in news article  The Observer newspapers published an article about the Wayne County Family Center on December 30.
Phil Hemke joins LSSM Monday, January 7, 2008 Phil Hemke named director of Church Relations for LSSM

 

Christmas Giving 2007 Wednesday, December 19, 2007 Stories about the generous Christmas giving this year	Richard Martin named VP for Advancement Tuesday, November 6, 2007 Appointment effective November 26, 2007	Former foster child recruits mentors Monday, November 5, 2007 Seeks Cornerstone U. students to help children  in foster care
Staff provide new lease on life for disabled man Monday, November 5, 2007 Client's mother nominates staff for award	Renovated fountain is focal point at Danish Village Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Open House scheduled for November 14	Iraqi refugees arrive in Michigan Monday, August 6, 2007 Relatives welcome new arrivals
Being a Foster Parent Wednesday, July 11, 2007 Written for the Write-Link Community Connections program at Eastern Michigan University	Cooks go wild at LSSM Bay Council dinner Wednesday, May 16, 2007 Retired pastor oversees cooking of wild game delicacies	Ad campaign aims to recruit foster parents Monday, March 19, 2007 Shows foster parents are super heroes to kids
Heartline: Poems by LaShawn Washington Wednesday, January 3, 2007 Program graduate writes to help heal her painful past	Heartline helps change a life Wednesday, January 3, 2007 Program provides new direction for women leaving prison	Heartline teaches residents to 'think for a change' Wednesday, January 3, 2007 Program stresses that actions have consequences.

Lutheran Social Services Will Build Senior Housing in Detroit Tuesday, November 21, 2006 HUD grant will support apartments for low-income seniors on the east side	"Lost" no more Monday, August 21, 2006 Former Sudanese "Lost Boy" to study engineering at Michigan Tech	One year later: LSSM helps Katrina, Rita evacuees Friday, August 4, 2006 LSSM works with national Katrina Aid Today consortium
Why I Work in Long-Term Care Friday, June 16, 2006 I didn't choose this work -- it chose me!	Sequoia Place celebrates 10th anniversary Friday, May 26, 2006 Facility offers affordable senior housing in Ann Arbor	An American Tale Tuesday, May 9, 2006 Liberian refugees achieve the American dream
Katrina evacuees find new home in Detroit Monday, February 6, 2006 LSSM joins Presbyterian church in helping family	"Nifty Needles" create A Fashion Show With A Difference Friday, February 3, 2006 Seniors show their neighbors how to restyle clothes inexpensively	"Lost Boy" finds new life as U.S. citizen Tuesday, January 17, 2006 He's the first of the Sudanese youth served by LSSM's refugee foster care program to become a citizen.
Alison House: A Pre-Construction History Wednesday, January 11, 2006 It took more than seven years from the idea of Alison House to the groundbreaking

	Ethics Grand Rounds help staff make the right decisions Monday, November 7, 2005 Staff discuss real-life issues	Burma to Battle Creek Tuesday, November 1, 2005 Former refugee helps resettle others from his homeland
Cleaning Closet changes lives Tuesday, September 29, 2005 Midland program for persons with disabilities finds providing simple cleaning supplies can make a big difference in clients' lives.	Ten Spiritual Practices for Caregivers Thursday, July 14, 2005 Taking care of your own spiritual health can help you provide better care for your loved ones.	Five adopted girls keep couple busy Friday, June 10, 2005 Shelbyville couple with one child adopts four sisters
Youth Independent Living: How You Can Help Monday, May 9, 2005 Volunteer mentors, donations needed