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The Lutheran Service Society of Western Pennsylvania

Living our faith, Sharing our love, Serving our neighbors

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Programs

LSS offers numerous programs. Click the blue title from the list below for more information.

Adoption Program at LSS

An in-depth, compassionate and professional service to couples or individuals seeking to adopt foreign-born children, older children, children with special needs, and infants.

Affordable Senior Housing

Offering safe, affordable, maintenance-free, independent living apartments for low-income elderly or disabled persons in one LSS building and three HUD buildings in western Pennsylvania locations.

Butler Area Rural Transit (BART)

"Shared ride" transportation for Butler County residents to senior centers, adult day care, medical and other appointments within Butler County.

Care Management

Care managers keep seniors in Allegheny County independent by assessing their needs and connecting them with vital programs and services

Meals On Wheels (MOW)

Throughout western Pennsylvania and parts of Ohio and West Virginia, our volunteers help seniors remain independent by delivering meals and a daily visit to those who cannot cook or shop for themselves.

Nutrition Assessment Program

Screening, education, nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle management for at-risk seniors residing in southern Pittsburgh neighborhoods.

Protective Services for Seniors

Investigates allegations of physical and emotional abuse and exploitation that threatens the health, safety, and welfare of senior citizens living in Allegheny County.

Senior Centers

Offering educational and recreational activities, along with nutritious lunches, at 27 centers to help seniors stay active and healthy.

Senior Employment

Assists Butler County seniors wishing to return to work through a program of on-the-job training at local nonprofit agencies.

SeniorNet

Senior volunteers providing education and access to computer technologies and the Internet in various locations in Allegheny County.

SilverSneakers

Experienced instructors offering wellness, exercise and prevention programs for hundreds of seniors at selected LSS Senior Centers in Allegheny, Beaver, and Butler Counties.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP)

Through municipalities and food pantries in Beaver County, LSS distributes surplus USDA government commodities including meat, fruit, vegetables, pasta, cereals and other products to people living at or below 150% of the federal poverty guidelines.

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