Lutheran Services Florida
01
Apr
An Unlikely Turnaround
She stood by as her older brother became addicted to drugs as a tenth grader. A few months later, he dropped out of school.
Category Archives: Testimony
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
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.
20
Oct
Evicted And Alone
She came through the door with the support of her walker, and it was clear she was distraught, frustrated.
Simeon—an Early Childhood Service Coordinator at a Children’s Board Family Resource Center, managed by LSF– knew there was something wrong, and prepared himself to offer support.
Oct
The Gas Station Reunion
Erick Scott never forgets a face, especially if it belongs to one of the young people he’s worked with at the Oasis Youth Shelter.
15
Oct
More Than A Helping Hand
She was thrilled but exhausting after delivering her new baby girl, but after a few moments, she noticed something was… off.
