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Senior Day at the Mall

Created on: 04/22/2013 - 4:52pm

Each month, the Day at the Mall – held in the Sears corridor of the Beaver Valley Mall in Beaver County – offers great information and resources to adults over 50 living in the Beaver County...

Eaton Sets Example for Corporate Volunteerism

Created on: 03/08/2013 - 12:40pm

Lutheran Service Society officials are delighted to report that Eaton has...

MOWAA "Shares the Love" with Lutheran Service Society

Created on: 02/22/2013 - 6:30pm

Lutheran Service Society is proud to announce it has been awarded...

Save the Date!

Created on: 01/17/2013 - 9:29pm

Sto-Rox Boosters Help Those in Need This Christmas

Created on: 12/20/2012 - 10:35pm

Volunteers and...

Day Apollo Subaru and Day West Liberty Subaru are "Sharing the Love" with Meals On Wheels

Created on: 12/13/2012 - 6:12pm

We are pleased to announce we have partnered with...

Join the Center at the Mall for a Holiday Show

Created on: 11/20/2012 - 4:13pm

Join Us at an Adoption Awareness Event

Created on: 09/20/2012 - 11:29am

November is National Adoption Month, and as part of the Connections By Choice group, Lutheran Service Society is co-sponsoring a family-friendly adoption awareness event on November 3rd.

Meals On Wheels in the News

Created on: 09/07/2012 - 8:49pm

The Tribune-Review did a nice story on how Lutheran Service Society is incorporating more fresh, local product into our Meals On Wheels meals.

Board of Directors Named for 2012-2013

Created on: 08/29/2012 - 4:42pm

Lutheran Service Society is pleased to announce its board of directors for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.

They Went Looking For a Fitness Center and Found Family along the Way

Created on: 07/31/2012 - 2:58pm

For the past 6 years a group of dedicated senior...

Heavy Rainfall Fails to Flood the Spirits of Carnegie Community Members and Meals On Wheels Volunteers and Staff

Created on: 07/31/2012 - 2:29pm

 Heavy...

Local Meals On Wheels Finds Success in New Model to Prevent Senior Hunger

Created on: 07/24/2012 - 12:04pm

Lutheran Service Society started on a quest last fall in the agency's Meals On Wheels program after...

Join Us for a Zumbathon - September 22nd!

Created on: 07/18/2012 - 11:44am

The Center at the Mall is hosting a Zumbathon® for people of all ages!

If Zumba isn't your thing, you can still sign up to come and watch! Register today!

Staff Earn Certification

Created on: 05/17/2012 - 12:59pm

Senior Services Director Amy Dukes and Care Management Program Manager Catherine Paladino both passed their certification exams to become Certified Care Managers through the ...

Lutheran Service Society Kicks Off Volunteer Recognition Month

Created on: 04/04/2012 - 4:43pm

Seniors Learn about Social Security Website

Created on: 03/23/2012 - 6:03pm

ACTT presented "Social...

Walk Registration Now Open!

Created on: 03/02/2012 - 7:50pm

Registration is now open for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community!

Save the Date!

Created on: 01/18/2012 - 4:11pm

National Adoption Month

Created on: 11/22/2011 - 6:19pm

National Adoption Month is coming to a close in another week, but Lutheran Service Society's adoption & permanency program office continues to be very busy!

Long-Time Employee Remembered

Created on: 11/08/2011 - 5:39pm

THERESA BRYNER

April 28, 1929 - October 21, 2011

Grant Helps Lutheran Service Society to Reach More in Need

Created on: 09/29/2011 - 9:39am

Lutheran Service Society has been awarded a...

Center at the Mall Lauded at Annual Luncheon

Created on: 09/23/2011 - 5:16pm

At the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Beaver County's 26th annual luncheon yesterday, the Center at the Mall - the new senior center in Beaver County managed by Lutheran...

Edith Kelly Celebrates 10 Years of Employment with Lutheran Service Society

Created on: 09/22/2011 - 5:07pm

Edith Kelly, Senior Employment Coordinator for Butler County recently celebrated 10 years with Lutheran Service Society.

Seniors Find New Careers through Employment Program

Created on: 08/25/2011 - 5:18pm

Two Title V trainees in the Senior Employment Program managed by Lutheran Service Society have found permanent employment since July 1, 2011.

Lutheran Service Society Announces Board for New Fiscal Year

Created on: 08/08/2011 - 4:25pm

Lutheran Service Society said farewell to three out-going board...

Mayor Helps Long-time Volunteers Celebrate Retirement

Created on: 07/29/2011 - 5:26pm

On Friday, July 15 the mayor of Carnegie joined staff and volunteers from Lutheran Service Society's Meals On Wheels kitchen in Carnegie to recognize Bob and Linda Roth for their volunteer service...

Service Coordination for Seniors Meets Need in Housing Community

Created on: 07/27/2011 - 10:57am

For the past six months, Lutheran Service Society has been demonstrating the benefits of "Service Coordination" for seniors in the agency's affordable housing program.

New Position Focuses on Distressed Communities

Created on: 07/15/2011 - 6:52pm

With the help of a grant from the Richard King Mellon Foundation, Lutheran Service Society was able to create a new position in our Food & Nutrition Services division. This position...

Title V Enrollee Fills Important Role

Created on: 07/14/2011 - 5:38pm

Dave Baker, a Title V participant in the Senior Employer Program, took on a special role when Program Coordinator Edith Kelly needed to go on leave from her position. He was responsible...

Vote for SUE

Created on: 07/11/2011 - 11:57am

Each year, the Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) holds the "American Volunteer Contest."  Meals On Wheels programs across the country submit videos of their most dedicated...

Commissioners Give Cues

Created on: 07/07/2011 - 11:16am

Lutheran Service Society is pleased to report that the Beaver County Commissioners, in partnership with the John Antoline Foundation, purchased a second pool table for the Center at the Mall...

Lutheran Service Society Releases RFP

Created on: 07/06/2011 - 6:14pm

Lutheran Service Society is seeking a consultant who will develop and implement a successful volunteer recruitment and retention campaign for the agency's Meals On Wheels program.

Candy Mageras Named Program Manager

Created on: 07/05/2011 - 12:07pm

We welcome Candy Mageras to...

New Home for Perry Reserve Kitchen

Created on: 06/30/2011 - 8:34pm

Lutheran Service Society's Perry Reserve Meals On Wheels location has a new home!

The kitchen is now located at:

Lutheran Service Society Welcomes New Staff

Created on: 06/21/2011 - 9:37am

We are very pleased to announce the addition of several new faces to the Lutheran Service Society team!

Volunteer Services Director Participates in Global Volunteer Initiative

Created on: 06/10/2011 - 8:02pm

On Thursday, June 9^th director of volunteer services Leslie Montgomery presented information to delegates from Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan as part of Mobilizing Community: Community-...

Great Day for a Walk!

Created on: 05/24/2011 - 11:30am

The weather on Saturday, May 21, was beautiful, and the...

Leo Campbell is Volunteer of the Year!

Created on: 04/18/2011 - 7:30pm

In commemoration of National Volunteer Week, April 10-16, Lutheran Service Society conducted its annual volunteer appreciation activities, which included sending a "thank you" to all of the agency...

Sodium Class is Made Sweet for Local Seniors

Created on: 04/01/2011 - 6:22pm

Laura Haddox is a nutrition student completing her practicum with ...

12-year-old Finds His "Forever Family"

Created on: 03/31/2011 - 10:59am

Lutheran Service Society celebrates another finalization of a "forever family" for a 12-year-old boy the agency has been assisting.

Western Pa Officials to Participate in Mayors For Meals Day

Created on: 03/21/2011 - 6:58pm

City of Pittsburgh Mayor Luke Ravenstahl and State Senator Jim Brewster are among 26 mayors and other elected officials slated to join Lutheran Service Society in celebrating Mayors For...

Save the Date!

Created on: 02/18/2011 - 8:52pm

Slippery Rock Volunteer Granted Wish

Created on: 01/06/2011 - 4:41pm

The Twilight Wish Foundation has granted Frances Rostas her wish.

Make Volunteering Your New Year's Resolution

Created on: 01/03/2011 - 5:33pm

Exercise more ~ Eat less ~ Attend church more

Sound familiar?

Zelienople Senior Center Welcomes New Staff

Created on: 12/20/2010 - 10:57am

Cecelia Smith started training today as Lutheran Service Society's latest hire in the Senior Centers program.

State-of-the-Art Center for Adults 50+ Now Open!

Created on: 12/17/2010 - 4:07pm

The Center at the Mall is now open!  This beautiful new community...

Tri-Hill Valley Meals On Wheels Location Presented with Contribution Checks

Created on: 12/06/2010 - 3:01pm

The Spring Hill Civic League...

Employment Coordinator Named to Butler Co. HHS Council

Created on: 11/30/2010 - 7:06pm

Lutheran Service Society's Senior Employment Coordinator, Edith Kelly, was recently elected to the position of Treasurer for the Butler County Health and Human Services Council, which is...

Senior Centers Prepare for the Season of Giving

Created on: 11/18/2010 - 6:53pm

Each year the participants at each of the senior centers managed by Lutheran Service Society participate in a number of activities to assist less fortunate individuals and families in the...

Meals On Wheels Receives Community Impact Award

Created on: 09/24/2010 - 10:28am

At the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of...

Beechview Area Volunteers Shown Appreciation

Created on: 09/20/2010 - 12:03pm

Volunteers preparing and delivering meals from Lutheran Service Society's Beechview/Dormont Area Meals On Wheels location recently took on additional food preparation and route changes.  To...

Programs on Medicare Updates Scheduled

Created on: 09/20/2010 - 11:26am

Renee Hewitt, the APPRISE Coordinator with the Butler County Area Agency on Aging, will be doing the annual programs on Medicare updates in all Butler County senior centers.  The program...

PA Family Welcomes Sibling Group to Adoptive Home

Created on: 09/02/2010 - 8:24pm

Lutheran Service Society has successfully matched a Pennsylvania family with a sibling group of three children who are currently living in a foster care placement in Texas.  Once the...

Care Management Positions Filled

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 4:51pm

We are pleased to announce that Erin O'Connell has accepted the position of Quality Assurance Care Manager and that Anne Fuller has accepted the position of Intensive Care Manager at Lutheran...

Children & Family Services Office Relocates

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 4:44pm

Lutheran Service Society has relocated its Children & Family Services office.  We have partnered with The Evangelical Lutheran Church of The Holy Trinity in Jeannette to house this office...

Senior Centers Release Flu Shot Schedule

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 3:08pm

Once again, the senior centers managed by Lutheran Service Society are offering flu shots!  The schedule is as follows:

Long-time Volunteer, Elwyn Hildum, Celebrates Retirement

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 3:04pm

Friends and family gathered on Tuesday, August 31, to offer Elwyn Hildum congratulations and thanks for his many years of service as site coordinator for Lutheran Service Society's East Suburban...

Local Mayors Bring Food to Homebound on National Mayors For Meals Day

Created on: 04/29/2010 - 5:32pm

On Wednesday, March 24, Lutheran Service Society participated in Mayors For Meals Day, a national event of the Meals On Wheels Association of America.  Seventeen local mayors and other...

Thank You Volunteers!

Created on: 04/01/2010 - 10:42am

April is National Volunteer Month!  Lutheran Service Society is able to reach thousands of people in need each year because of its dedicated volunteer base.  Thank you to all of...

Income Tax Assistance Available

Created on: 03/05/2010 - 7:45pm

Income tax assistance is now available through Lutheran Service Society's senior centers in Westmoreland County.

Save the Date!

Created on: 01/20/2010 - 6:08pm

Registration for the 2010 Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community opens in...