Read about the grand opening of our new office in Sierra Vista, which serves over 200 in Cochise County and employs over 100 for our Luminaria Home Care program.
2015 Spirit of Ministry Award Winners
Neighbors In Our Midst
Creating a Community That Welcomes the Stranger
Are you curious about the refugee resettlement screening process?
This White House infographic explains the process in-depth. A refugee is a person who is outside of his or her country of nationality and is unable to return due to a well-founded fear of persecution because of his or her: race, religion, nationality, political opinion or membership in a social group. Refugees, unlike immigrants, leave their country because they have no other choice.
Celebrating Caregivers
November marks a tremendous season were we can join together and celebrate some amazing individuals who make LSS-SW proud.
Our Luminaria In Home Care program currently employs over 430 caregivers in ten counties, who dedicate their time and energy to helping older adults and individuals with disabilities have a better life.
Are You Ready For Some Snowballs?!
Mark your calendar for our special Winter Wonderland Play SPOTS this December.
What are Play SPOTS?
Play SPOTS are a way for you play and learn with your family. Each SPOT has hands-on learning activities that are designed for children from birth to five. Plus, you receive a activity kit and book to take home from each session. Play SPOTS are free and open to the public.
What are Winter Wonderland Play SPOTS?
This December, we are hosting a special Winter themed Play SPOT for you to enjoy, with activities such as:
- Snowball throw alphabet game
- Threading with jingle bells
- How many mittens am I?
- Baking soda snow bubbles
- Snow poppers
- Roasting marshmallows craft
- Snowball Fight
Schedule of 2015 Winter Wonderland Play SPOTS:
West Mesa
142 N. Date St.
Mesa, AZ 85201 December 12
10:00am - 12:00pm
East Mesa
612 S. Ellsworth
Mesa, AZ 85208 December 12
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Gilbert
1159 N. Greenfield Rd. Gilbert, AZ 85234 December 15
10:00am - 12:00pm
Sunnyslope
9424 N. 7th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 85021 December 15
10:00am - 12:00pm
East Phoenix
3546 E. Thomas Road Phoenix, AZ 85018 December 19
10:30am-12:00pm
Dominique Dancause Honored as Outstanding CFO by the Phoenix Business Journal
"When two executives suddenly left Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest in 2014, Dominique Dancause stepped up in a major way.
The CFO worked closely with the board of directors to hire an interim CEO and set up a series of one-year goals meant to keep the organization afloat during the transition.
Creating a Community Where Everyone Has a Home
Mesa Mayor John Giles: Spotlight on Hunger at Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest
A Call For Compassion Toward Refugees
Jessica's Story
Are you registered to vote?
At Lutheran Social Services of the Southwest, we are dedicated to increasing civic engagement among our staff, supporters, and those that we serve.
And September 22 is National Voter Registration Day - a single day to reach thousands of new voters.
A New Approach to Equipping Refugees
Make an Impact
Staff Spotlight: Abril Coronel, Parent Educator, Family SPOT Resource Center
Abril is a Parent Educator with Family SPOT in the Southeast Region. She teaches parenting classes and oversees programs that equip families with resources so children are school ready. "I believe that by teaching new skills to families about early childhood development, I am making a difference in the lives of parents and children," Abril notes.
Family SPOT Expands Services for Parents and Children
Help Us Fill School Backpacks
FANtastic response
There are many older adults who do not have air conditioning or even a fan to cool them in these hot Arizona months. Thanks to Beautiful Savior, Tucson; Dove of Peace, Tucson; Resurrection, Oro Valley; Tanque Verde, Tucson and other generous donors more than 600 fans will provide some cooling breezes in these homes.
