Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope

Creating a Better World

By Serving People in Need

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By joining this special group of monthly donors, you'll give people in need access to lasting solutions all year long. Join today to help ensure that we're always ready to serve nutritious meals, offer safe shelter, and provide clean clothing to the neighbors who need them most.

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LSS offers services to provide for the basic needs of all people. Through our programs, we reach 27 counties in Ohio.

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Each program within the Lutheran Social Services Network of Hope is unique and diverse, serving a different function in achieving our mission of creating a better world by serving people in need. We are always striving to restore lives and communities, one person at a time. We are humbled by the number of neighbors we’ve been able to serve.

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You can help people in need in many ways. From those experiencing homelessness and families without food, to domestic violence victims and their children, your support makes all the difference.

Our Stories

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People come to LSS at different stages in their lives and for different reasons. Each person’s story is unique. We strive to meet our clients, residents, volunteers, partners and donors where they are in life and serve them as individuals so that their lives may be fulfilled. Here are some of those unique stories.

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Do you love taking care of others? We need you! Our senior living facilities are looking for RNs, STNAs, PRNs and other positions in both Columbus and Ashland. Some positions currently offering generous sign on bonuses. Apply today! www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs?clientkey=67DFBC1B12291E19D507863C1CBFF831 ... See MoreSee Less

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For some, it seems like the pandemic is mostly over, with everyday routines restored. For us, that's not the case at LSS Faith as we are still following CDC guidelines for congregate living. That means every day 27 men grab a mattress and drag it to their assigned spot in a waiting room, lounge/flex space or hallway in order to get ready for bed and hopefully a good night's sleep. Their belongings remain in our dining room, which isn't seeing diners these days. Although it's not ideal, we are happy we can make these changes to allow for social distancing, so we can continue to provide safe shelter to about 250 people each night. ... See MoreSee Less

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For some, it seems like the pandemic is mostly over, with everyday routines restored. For us, thats not the case at LSS Faith Mission as we are still following CDC guidelines for congregate living. That means every day 27 men grab a mattress and drag it to their assigned spot in a waiting room, lounge/flex space or hallway in order to get ready for bed and hopefully a good nights sleep. Their belongings remain in our dining room, which isnt seeing diners these days. Although its not ideal, we are happy we can make these changes to allow for social distancing, so we can continue to provide safe shelter to about 250 people each night.

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LSS Lutheran Village (assisted living category) and The Good Shepherd (nursing home/skilled nursing category) are both up for the Ashland Best of Business 2021! You can vote every day now until July 23. Thank you! times-gazette.gannettcontests.com/2021-Best-of-the-Best-Ashland/ ... See MoreSee Less

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LSS Lutheran Village (assisted living category) and The Good Shepherd (nursing home/skilled nursing category) are both up for the Ashland Times-Gazette Best of Business 2021! You can vote every day now until July 23. Thank you! https://times-gazette.gannettcontests.com/2021-Best-of-the-Best-Ashland/Image attachment
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