"Never doubt that a small group of dedicated and committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.'" Margaret Meade
Lutheran Social Service of Utah 4392 South 900 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84124 801-588-0139; 877-388-5778 801-588-0140 (fax) LSSUtah@yahoo.com
"In the World for Good"
Ministers All of God's People
Dr. Leslie Whited, President/Diaconal Minister
Jose Bonilla, Associate Director More Blue Sky Employment Center Bill Germundsen, Prison Employment Outreach Mohamed Mohamed, LDR Utah Disaster Response Agnes Nduwimana, Green Waters Health Center Milka Vladic, Manna Market: Refugee & Low-Income Food Bank Manase Yokwe, 55+-86 yrs, Elder Gardens Maria Mendoza, First Generation Children's Ministries - Holiday Essentials Dave Jones, International Adoption/ Child Placement Steven Whited, Education and Dossier Coordinator, International Adoption Anna Waters, Oversite, International Adoption
Lutheran Social Service of Utah (LSSU) is a charter member of Lutheran Services in America (LSA). This means that LSSU has access to a vast network of human services, expertise and care. LSA organizations serve 1 of every 50 people -- 5.8 million people each year -- through 300 (+) agencies in the United States and the Caribbean. LSA agencies are among the largest providers of senior care and residential services.
Lutheran Social Service of Utah provides all services -- except affordable housing and international adoption -- without fee or charge.
LSS UTAH Incorporated since 1995 --- 501-C3 Tax-Deductible Charitable Organization.
MANNA MARKET EVERY THURSDAY 10 AM TO 1 PM 4392 SOUTH 900 EAST SALT LAKE CITY
NO DOCUMENTATION REQUIRED
COME IF YOU NEED FOOD!
A+ SIMPLE WAY TO GIVE AT THE OFFICE
Lutheran Social Service of Utah can be written in with your donation on United Way or Community Shares! Utah Giving forms at your office during the Fall annual giving campaigns in your work- place.
Lutheran Social Service is listed as #5560 on the Community Shares! Utah form.
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WISH LIST
Faith-ful, Fun, Fan-tastic Ambassador Board Trustees Needed - 2011-2013 term
New educational toys, winter clothing, sports equipment, books, clipboards, educational supplies, household furnishings, canned foods, household cleaning supplies and paper goods. For Holiday Program!
Greatest Need: Cash Donations!
Legacy Need: donated office space or donated building for LSS offices.
Delight in the Act of Giving
Be Soulful. There is unexpected delight when we "shower generosity on others because, in so doing, we cannot keep it from ourselves."
Grow your soul. Your time and energy means a world we would all desire to live in, a place that honors each person's spiritual, physical, and emotional well being --- a place that offers everyone a chance for a full life.
96,072 Food Recipients (mostly children)* 13,477 Calls/Emails/Surveys/Faxes Assists in (6) Six Program Areas 3,578 More Blue Sky Employment Center 3,489 Green Waters Health Center 1,406 Holiday Essential Families
496 Refugee Employment Placements
Statistics Independently Verified by: Horizonte Education & Training Center Salt Lake County Utah Food Bank Wisan, Smith, Rackett & Prescott, LLP, Independent Audit
* Statistics show repeat visits by large elder networks (1 elder:15 extended family ratio(1:15)). Annual impact through elder, daily teaching, and close-knit refugee families: 7,550 young to old refugees.
WORLD OF ART BOUTIQUE
Give Thoughtfully & Generously through a Fair Trade Gift!
Multi-Cultural Children's Books - 50% off Local Refugee Art - Textile, Craft & Visual International Boutique Gifts
FREE, NO DOCUMENTATION NEEDED
4392 South 900 East Salt Lake City, UT
8 am to 4 pm, EVERY MONDAY-THURSDAY
OR BY APPOINTMENT
GROUPS WELCOME - FREE MEETING SPACE & THEN SHOP!
Note: December 16-24th - By Appointment Only - Contact Jose Bonilla (801-703-3274)
FREE GIFT WRAP TAX DEDUCTIBLE
2011 Calendar
All Events Are Free & Open to the Public. On-site events require no formal registration. Just come and be present.
February 11-15, 2011 LSS of Utah celebrates its educational connection to the education of Association of Lutheran/Christian Development Executives (www.ALDE.org). LSS of Utah is attending the annual Conference for its 8th year of participation. The Utah Chapter is forming under the direction of LSS of Utah, Dr. Leslie Whited. Interested in membership to increase your economic expertise in a stormy economy? Contact: Dr. Leslie Whited at: www.LSSUtah@yahoo.com.
April 2011 Bill Germundson joins LSS of Utah to do community outreach through church and society bridges. Bill Germundson is beginning his experience and studies to be a diaconal minister in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
April 19, 2011 LSS of Utah congratulates this year's Westminster College Ventures Program graduates: Jose Bonilla, Ahmed Danne, and Agnes Mukantagara who receive eight credits of advanced college credit. Ventures is a joint program with University of Utah, Westminster College, and the Utah Humanities Council.
May 6, 2010 to May 6, 2011 LSS of Utah celebrates its 15th Anniversary of Service (Celebration) with the whole Utah Community. National Day of (Inter-Faith) Prayer too! Worship 1-2 pm with Interfaith Prayers. Open House & Tours 2-7 pm. 4392 South 900 East Salt Lake City, Utah.
May 31rst - Memorial Day 2011 Kay Miller, LSS of Utah Trustee Emeritus, returned to LSS of Utah with Dusty, the famous dog of many rescues and natural disasters. Kay made an historic appearance at the LSS Of Utah Old-New Board Mixer, June 6, 2011, to assist with Board development and history. Kay's wisdom, and ability to accompany the rigorous journey of ten of LSS of Utah's fifteen years of intense newborn to adolescent development, with her usual grace and wisdom, deserves highest accolades and awards. Thank you, Kay Miller, Chaplain & Dusty, Service & Therapy dog! June 21, 2011 TUESDAY@NOON World Refugee Day of Prayer™ at LSS Of Utah (4392 So. 900 E. SLC) on June 21rst features prayers from refugees in Utah from Bah'ai, Buddhist, Christian, Hindu,and Muslim faiths and community-wide thoughts and reflections for peace in our homes and communities throughout the world. LSS of Utah is part of the inter-faith global peace pole "May peace prevail on earth, in our homes and in our communities" project (see:http://worldpeace.org/blog/?cat=1&paged=7). Everyone is welcome. Bring water bottle, sunscreen, hat or shade, coins for offering, and an international potluck dish to share!
The peace pole is available for prayer every day 24/7 in the Mary garden on the south side of our building at: 4392 South 900 East SLC.
September 2011 LSS of Utah connects refugee adults to University of Utah HIF Program, Westminster College Ventures Program and Salt Lake Community College - Michael M-B, Jose Bonilla, Ahmet Danne, Diana H., Ban Rasheed, and Jeanette Villalta. Advanced English students are connected with Horizonte Welcome Center: Agnes, Narad and Manase. Advanced Security Guard education: Milka. Education is the bridge to a better life! Prayers for students that they walk through open academic doors requested!
October 1, 2011 (Saturday) - First Annual Fall Fundraiser at Episcopal Conference Center (75 South 200 East, SLC), 2 pm. Raising $10,800 for the Refugee Equalization Five - 5 full-time AmeriCorps*VISTA members. Thrivent Financial to match donations (up to $3200)! Silent/live auction with international restaurant food tables around gathering area. Opening Music Band Performance features Stella. Amazing Program organized by Marian Dora L. Howe-Taylor. $10 per person. Everyone is welcome to attend and bring friends and neighbors. Tickets: Jose Bonilla (801-703-3274). While having a delicious afternoon of music, support LSS of Utah ministries to seniors, refugees, first generation kids, disaster response and preparedness, international adoption and extremely low-income circumstances.
December 13, 2011 Refugee Family Holiday Essentials program give-away. Hundreds of extremely low-income, non-English speaking, refugee families new to America, receive the basics and a little bit more!
December 14, 2011 First Generation Kids Holiday Essentials program at Riley Elementary School --- LSS of Utah in partnership with Maria Mendoza. Hundreds of bi-lingual children, whose parents are new to America and may not have fluent English skills, receive new clothing, educational toys, books, sports equipment, blankets, non-perishable foods, household furnishings and essentials. Mr. Jose Bonilla, Santa Clause, Royal Heritage Music, sings and plays professional guitar while personally speaking to each child.
Education, Cultural-Immersion, Trips
April 21-May 5, 2009 - Milagros de Border (Miracles on the Border)
3rd Week in September (9/18-9/26, 2008; October & December 2012) Rocky Boy (Stone Child) Indian Reservation (Montana)
October 29-November 8, 2008; October-November 2012 Servant Education Travel to Sumpango, Guatemala (Mayan Village) & El Salvador
