When Maria came to Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio (LSSNO), she and her two daughters were homeless. Her marriage had just ended in divorce and she had recently lost her job. With all her family living in another country, she and her daughters had no where to go and were staying in a vacant house owned by a church. Hopeless and scared, Maria came to LSSNO after trying several other organizations. “LSSNO was a big help because other From Homeless to Small Business Owner Inside 1 President’s Message pg. 2 LEADER THE Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Newsletter Providing Help Through Job Skills pg. 2 Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio Creating a Better World by Serving People in Need Lutheran Social Services of Northern Ohio · Lutheran Social Services of Southern Ohio places only help so much; they don’t give you that personal level of caring,” said Maria. After working with staff, Maria and her daughters moved into an LSSNO transitional housing unit for six months. During her stay, Maria received case management services that helped her find employment and eventually permanent housing. Maria said it was a blessing because LSSNO set requirements that gave her a sense of responsibility that made her confident and equipped her to become self-sufficient. Maria, who is only a few classes short of attaining her Master’s degree, has since received more responsibility at her job. She also started her own cleaning business and works part time trying to grow that business. “LSSNO opened doors for me. ey gave me the encouragement to do something other than just living at the poverty level.” Fall Quarter 2011 Answering Prayers Through Food pg. 4 Striking Out Hunger and Homelessness pg. 3 Give It Twice pg. 4 “It wasn’t a hand out, but instead the program equipped me to become independent and gave me self-esteem,” Maria said.
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Please make your check payable to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 245 • Worthington, Ohio 43085
or donate online at: www.lssco.orgYour gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
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“Go and do likewise.” ThisisapowerfulstatementthatJesusmakestohisdisciples.Goandshowmercytotheweak,healthesick,careforthepoorandhopeless–bemirrorsofmetotheworld. Withyourgifts,yourtimeandyourprayers,LutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhiostrivestofollowthiscommandmentthroughour
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“Go and do likewise.” ThisisapowerfulstatementthatJesusmakestohisdisciples.Goandshowmercytotheweak,healthesick,careforthepoorandhopeless–bemirrorsofmetotheworld. Withyourgifts,yourtimeandyourprayers,LutheranSocialServicesofCentralOhiostrivestofollowthiscommandmentthroughour
For the most up-to-date information, please visit our website at www.lssco.orgFor information on retirement living, please visit our website www.kensingtoncolumbus.com
L u t h e r a n S o c i a l S e r v i c e s o f C e n t r a l O h i o N e w s l e t t e r
Yes, I would like to help LSS and its programsIwanttohelpthoseinneedbygivingtoLutheranSocialServices,soitmaycontinuetosupportthemissionof
Creating a Better World by Serving People in Need.Here’s my gift of: $1,000 $500 $100 $50 $25 Other______________
Please make your check payable to Lutheran Social Services of Central Ohio500 W. Wilson Bridge Rd., Ste. 245 • Worthington, Ohio 43085
or donate online at: www.lssco.orgYour gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
You will receive a receipt.
Method of Payment: CheckVisaMastercardAmExDiscoverNameoncreditcard(pleaseprint)__________________________________________Cardnumber:____________/____________/____________/____________ExpirationMonth:______________________Year_______________