Agency Details:

Lutheran Social Services of WI

At Lutheran Social Services, we take pride in adhering to our Vision Statement and Mission Statements. Which are:

Vision Statement: "Change the world - one grace-filled life at a time."

Mission Statement: "Motivated by the compassion of Christ, we help people improve the quality of their lives."

Description:
Lutheran Social Services (LSS) is non-profit agency that offers a range of community-based and residential services to people in 90-plus communities throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. Programs include adoption, foster care, counseling, delinquency intervention, refugee resettlement and enrichment services for older adults and persons with developmental disabilities and/or mental illness.

LSS is a United Way agency and Equal Opportunity Employer.

History:
For over 125 years, Lutheran Social Services (LSS) has touched the lives of people across the world. Each day, individuals from all different walks of life join together to generously give of their time, energy, and resources to help improve the quality of people’s lives. Our vision is to “Change the world – one grace-filled life at a time.” We strive to achieve this by providing a variety of compassionate social services that touch nearly 120,000 people annually.

Our proud heritage began in 1882, when Pastor E. J. Homme opened a home for orphans in Wittenberg, Wisconsin. Today, this home still serves many children and youth in need and is the inspiration for the social ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church throughout Wisconsin and Upper Michigan. We welcome you to explore our storied history of growth and development, and join us in our bright future.

Contact person: Wendy Cruz, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: 262-896-3450

Address:

2000 Bluemound Rd Waukesha, WI 53186 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.lsswis.org

Last updated on October 29, 2009