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For Refugee Literacy and Cross-Cultural Education

"Remember, remember, that all of us -- you and I especially -- are descended from immigrants and revolutionists." Franklin D. Roosevelt, U.S. President, 1928

Lutheran Social Service of Utah has worked with recent arrivals of people fleeing Bosnia, Sudan, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.
+Refugee & First Generation Literacy Program. Monday through Thursday 'Mind, Body, Spirit' English Learning and Creative Economics courses.
+1:1 English language tutoring and conversation available;
+Housing, Employment and Resume assistance.
+Vouchers available: food, clothing, shoes, home furnishings, hair cut.  1x bus pass available.



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Early Childhood Programs (K-8)

Judicious Discipline, a democratic parenting model, is taught on-site to families in agencies, public workshops, and forums. In addition, LSSU sponsors the development of the Salt Lake Chapter of the Association of Childhood Development International (ACEI); which is dedicated to the international development of early childhood education.

+Science, Art and Language After School bi-lingual Program --- M-F --- Urban context, English as a Second English Language program -- co-hosted by Edison Elementary School, LSS of Utah. After-school program brings neighborhood kids together for science education, homework completion, whole language English education, tutoring, plus builds friendships. Meal served M-F.



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International Adoptions

LSSU offers an international adoption program. The State of Utah licensed program is administered by officially licensed social workers.  The dream of a family is subsidized through donors as every $1 of the family is subsidized by $3 in public monies.

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Senior Housing

Independent Senior Living Couple CareTakers/Assistive Technology/Raised-bed Gardening/Senior Volunteers/Senior Meeting Conference Room are concepts gleaned from tje Elder House senior housing development think-tank for use in the new, LSS of Utah facilities planned for move-in date: November 1, 2010.

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In-Home Elder Care

LSSU serves the community through its quality in-home care program.  We mail a free in-home care packet to aging seniors, their caregivers, families, and friends.  This packet includes a free CNA listing for affordable in-home care in all its aspects.

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Lutheran Disaster Relief

Designated a Lutheran Disaster Response site in 2003, LSS of Utah is providing assistance in the event of domestic natural disaster. LSS of Utah is now a member of UVOAD -- Utah Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.

  • 2004- American Red Cross -- Salt Lake Valley chapter and LSS of Utah begin on-going training support to the disaster response chaplaincy network originally established during the 2002 Olympics. Sacred Symbols, an international presentation from Canada, highlighted the importance of respecting all faith groups in chaplaincy and community-wide presentations.
  • 2005 - LSS of Utah is catalyst for first Utah community-wide web-site for Utah VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster).
  • 2007 - LSS of Utah sponsored organizational support for Bethlehem Lutheran Church (New Mexico) to build with Bethlehem Lutheran Church (African American congregation) in the New Orleans Ninth District.  Email: lssutah@yahoo.com for more 2008 build information.
  • 2009, serving on the National VOAD (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster) on-site planning committee for Salt Lake City Spring conference.
  • 2009, LDR Workshop, 9am-3pm both days, All Saints Episcopal Church. 
    Community-wide and Inter-Faith workshop. Disaster Response Data Base Management & Mass Casualties education event.   LDR/LSS of North Dakota, Joan Buchhop, keynote.
    Registration is simple and formless: email lssutah@yahoo.com with your full contact info including agency affiliation.  Breakfast, Lunch and Snacks provided.
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    General Information & Referrals

    'You are a place that listens and responds' is a comment we receive from many people calling into Lutheran Social Service of Utah. LSS of Utah priority = respond to each call with up to three significant referrals for assistance.
    In collaboration with the LDS Humanitarian Services (2003-), Salt Lake County (2005-) and the downtown Deseret Industries, LSS of Utah provides voucher assistance to low-income and refugee individuals. On-going 1:1 sessions to develop employment histories/resumes.
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    Giving More (Gifting through Wills, Estates, Stocks, and Assets)

    You have a great deal of choice in blessing the community with gifts that make sense in your personal and family portfolios. Giving more through these options creates tax benefits and community resources.


    Charitable Giving, Charitable Trusts and Tax Benefits:

    Wm. Jeffrey Loertscher, MBA
    American Express
    800-568-2248 or william.2.loertscher@aexp.com

    LSSU Financial Account (Stock & Money Transfers):

    Morgan Stanley (SLC, Gateway)
    Douglas S. Felt
    First VP Financial Advisor
    1-800-733-9036
    801-521-4411
    douglas.felt@morganstanley.com

    Financial Advisors/ Representatives:

    Mueller Financial & Insurance Services (Ogden)
    Trey Mueller
    801-612-0450