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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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Our Stories
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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It was recently National Animal Cracker Day, so Kensington Place celebrated by making parfaits!
20 hours ago
That’s cute!
TGS has been making residents’ dreams come true for many years, and the most recent wish was granted to Robert, who lived more than 20 years in Shelby where he retired from MTD. Robert wished to visit his previous home and was so surprised when he saw the big tree with his old swing still standing. He also got to visit building 12 at MTD, where he went in daily for work for more than 20 years. Robert ended his visit with a special lunch at Paul’s, his favorite diner. We are so grateful to our wonderful staff members who helped grant this special wish!
2 days ago
What a wonderful thing to do to make him happy. Thank you for taking him to him home and his favorite place to eat
This is amazing. Bob is awesome
That’s Awesome!
You guys are the best!
Wonderful. That tree is amazing.
So awesome!
Love this!
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Mt Pleasant Place, an LSS senior affordable housing community, celebrated April birthdays with cake and ice cream, and a resident's grandson even got to enjoy!
3 days ago
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