Lutheran Services Florida
09
Mar
Honoring Local “Samaritans”
A few decades ago, Lutheran Services Florida had the idea to launch an initiative that recognized those who are actively working to make their communities a better place.
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24
Feb
A Book of a Lifetime
Bess the Book Bus is a mobile library that travels around the country giving free books to young children. The service answers a critical need, because it turns out that the single greatest determinant in a child learning to read is having access to reading materials.
22
Feb
Black History: More than a Month
As Lutheran Services Florida continues to celebrate Black History Month, we reflect on the importance of honoring this month as a part of the ongoing work of diversity and inclusion.
14
Jan
Ringing In the New Year
Three brothers—ages 10, 11, and 12—found themselves at Oasis Youth Shelter after their mother fell on hard times. They never got used to being separated from her, but they tried their best to adjust to their new situation.
13
Jan
Everybody Can Be Great
“Everybody can be great because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. You don’t have to make your subject and your verb agree to serve. You only need a heart full of grace, a soul generated by love.” -Dr. Martin Luther King Jr
14
Dec
More than Numbers
When Lauren pulled the numbers, she couldn’t have been happier with what she saw.
Dec
A Young Mother’s Love
Taelyn turned one in November and thanks to your support, his mom Hannah was able to be there to celebrate with him.
Dec
Keys to Managing Holiday Grief
While many people anticipate the joy of the holidays each year, there are those who find it difficult to cope during this seemingly festive time.
02
Dec
The Joy One Dog Can Bring
He was loud, tough, and boisterous.
But that changed the moment he saw the dog trotting over towards him.
01
Dec
A Runaway’s Return: A Success Story
Even though his classmates were all headed to third period, Draven decided to skip school.
He would often leave school (or not show-up at all) in favor of hanging out with classmates.
