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Save the Date!

Created on: 01/18/2012 - 3:11pm

Springboard Supports Urban League in Providing a Happy Thanksgiving for 400

Created on: 11/30/2011 - 3:24pm

On November 12, Springboard Kitchens participated in the Urban League's Thanksgiving Food Distribution held at the August Wilson Center.

National Adoption Month

Created on: 11/22/2011 - 5:19pm

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 - 4:39pm

THERESA BRYNER

April 28, 1929 - October 21, 2011

Grant Helps Lutheran Service Society to Reach More in Need

Created on: 09/29/2011 - 8:39am

Lutheran Service Society has been awarded a...

Center at the Mall Lauded at Annual Luncheon

Created on: 09/23/2011 - 4:16pm

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 - 4:07pm

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

Local Companies Offer Stable Employment to Springboard Grads

Created on: 09/09/2011 - 12:04pm

Deb Rock, our employment specialist at Springboard Kitchens, has made some wonderful connections for our students in the employment realm.

Seniors Find New Careers through Employment Program

Created on: 08/25/2011 - 4:18pm

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 - 3:25pm

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

Mayor Helps Long-time Volunteers Celebrate Retirement

Created on: 07/29/2011 - 4:26pm

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 - 9:57am

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 - 5:52pm

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 - 4:38pm

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 - 10:57am

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 - 10:16am

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 - 5:14pm

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 - 11:07am

We welcome Candy Mageras to...

New Home for Perry Reserve Kitchen

Created on: 06/30/2011 - 7:34pm

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 - 8:37am

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 - 7:02pm

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 - 10:30am

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

Leo Campbell is Volunteer of the Year!

Created on: 04/18/2011 - 6:30pm

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 - 5:22pm

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

12-year-old Finds His "Forever Family"

Created on: 03/31/2011 - 9:59am

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 - 5:58pm

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 - 7:52pm

President & CEO to Give "Fast Pitch" on the 17th

Created on: 02/09/2011 - 5:48pm

Springboard Kitchens was selected as 1 of 10 finalists in the Pittsburgh Social Venture Partners' "Fast Pitch" competition to be held Thursday, February 17, from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm at the...

Slippery Rock Volunteer Granted Wish

Created on: 01/06/2011 - 3:41pm

The Twilight Wish Foundation has granted Frances Rostas her wish.

Make Volunteering Your New Year's Resolution

Created on: 01/03/2011 - 4:33pm

Exercise more ~ Eat less ~ Attend church more

Sound familiar?

Zelienople Senior Center Welcomes New Staff

Created on: 12/20/2010 - 9:57am

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 - 3:07pm

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 - 2:01pm

The Spring Hill Civic League...

Employment Coordinator Named to Butler Co. HHS Council

Created on: 11/30/2010 - 6:06pm

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 - 5:53pm

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 - 9:28am

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

Beechview Area Volunteers Shown Appreciation

Created on: 09/20/2010 - 11:03am

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 - 10:26am

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 - 7:24pm

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...

Springboard Kitchens Graduates Finding Success

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 4:03pm

We're happy to announce that Amanda, a...

Care Management Positions Filled

Created on: 09/01/2010 - 3:51pm

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 - 3:44pm

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 - 2:08pm

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 - 2:04pm

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 - 4:32pm

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 - 9:42am

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 - 6:45pm

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

Save the Date!

Created on: 01/20/2010 - 5:08pm

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