Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! 🎄🎁☃️ Behind the scenes with LSSI President & CEO Mark Stutrud recording holiday messages with the talented Jeff De Vries Productions jdvproductions.net/

You’re never too old to go trick or treating! 🍬 🍭 🍫 Many thanks to everyone @PeaceNewLenox for bringing Halloween fun to our residents at The Oaks Supportive Living in Joliet. 🎃

Our Families Together program is decreasing the time children spend in the foster care system. This pilot program is nearing its 3rd year in partnership w/ IDCFS & @Chapin_Hall. Read all about it & much more in the latest issue of our Inspired newsletter lssi.org/news-and-resources/…

SPECIAL DELIVERY! Autumn drove 5 hours roundtrip to deliver 54 care bags for our residents at Rolling Meadows Senior Living-Taylorville & Victorian Woods-Decatur. She also led the “God’s work Our hands” project at Trinity-Olney & gathered household items that our residents need.

SO MUCH CANDY! 🍭🍬 Our amazing Foster Care team had a blast participating in trunk-or-treat events across the state. Hope everyone had a Happy Halloween!! 🎃

If you’re in the Quad Cities, swing by our Children’s Community Services office in Moline, by Sunday, November 15 to donate to our Thanksgiving Holiday Food Drive for children and families! 🦃🍗🌽🥔 Details: lssi.org/event/lssi-moline-o…

On Oct. 31, 1867, in Berlin, IL (now Swedona) community members came together to care for Edward, a child left orphaned by a cholera epidemic. 159 years later, LSSI is one of the largest statewide providers of social services in Illinois & served more than 62,000 people last year

LSSI celebrates 159 years of serving Illinois and evolving to meet the needs of people and communities. Read what some of our longest-tenured employees have to say about working here and learn more about our founding back in 1867 lssi.org/lssi-celebrates-159…

October is #PastorAppreciationMonth & LSSI would like to recognize all pastors, including our own Pr. Kelly Nieman Anderson, Director of Church & Community Engagement. In her role, Pr. Kelly works with congregations & community groups that support & advocate for LSSI’s programs.

An election we can all agree on! Residents at our Shady Oaks campus in Homer Glen voted for council president, mayor, judge & more. Activities like this encourage residents to get involved & work together. Intellectual/Developmental Disability Services -> bit.ly/IDDLSSI

A beautiful weekend for an LSSI Sunday in the city! Thank you, Pastor Sharei Green & everyone @uiflc in Chicago. LSSI Manager of Prisoner & Family Ministries Kevin Copeland spoke during adult forum & Pastor Kelly Nieman Anderson preached during worship. lssi.org/get-involved/church…

Start your week with a #smile #mondaymotivation from the wall of LSSI's Addiction Treatment Center in Elgin.

A glimpse into the impact of our Storybook Project... lssi.org/services/prisoner-a…

A great message to share from our amazing Foster Care team! #bullyingprevention #BullyingPreventionMonth

STORYBOOK PROJECT IS GROWING! The calming presence of a parent’s voice is captured for a child to hear at bedtime. We're expanding to Jacksonville Correctional Center-our 6th facility-thanks to Pr. Adam & dedicated volunteers from Faith LC in Jacksonville. LSSI.org/Storybook

A THREE-PEAT! The Third Annual Chip in Fore Children Charity Golf Outing raised nearly $5,000 to help children in our care. Special thanks to our incredible staff, golfers, partners, and sponsors for making a difference in the lives of children!

Any day at Elmbrook Senior Residences can turn into a game show! Special thanks to United Lutheran Church of Oak Park for hosting and Pr. Ole & Rick (an actual Game Master) for leading residents in rousing games of Pictionary, pin the hat on Waldo, spooky Bozo Buckets, and more!!

What better way to celebrate Pastor Appreciation Day than with an LSSI Sunday at Living Lord Lutheran Church in Bartlett! Thanks to the congregation for recognizing Pr. Kristian Johnson, Pr. Anna-Kari Johnson & LSSI Dir. of Church & Community Engagement Pr. Kelly Nieman Anderson.

THIS is what “lighting the way” looks like. 🌻 Thank you to everyone who supported the 45th Annual True Friend Celebration! More photos: facebook.com/share/p/14r1dzo…

Visit our Wellness & Recovery Team at the next "Resources on the Rails” community health fair on Tues. 10/20 from 11am-1pm at the Jefferson Park @cta Terminal. Learn about the free naloxone nasal spray vending machines. nadignewspapers.com/oct-20-r…