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Lutheran Social Services of NevadaLutheran Social Services of Nevada was formed in January 1997, with the following mission and vision statements: In response to Christ's Love and Grace, LSSN will care for people in need regardless of religion, race, color, sex, disability, marital status, or nation of origin. We will carry out a living and growing Christian ministry, with and on behalf of Lutheran congregations and individuals, linking with corporate, governmental and civic resources. Services currently being
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Emergency Food and Services Program The Help Care Center offers the following direct assistance to low income clients:
In addition, when funds are available, assistance with transportation, rent, and utility bills is also provided Project for Youth Program The Project for Youth Program seeks to make a difference in the lives of the youth in our community. The Program works with youth who are assigned community services hours by the Clark County Juvenile Justice System. They are teamed up with an adult volunteer mentor and the youth work their hours at various nonprofit worksites in the community. The youth are also given assignments that help them take a look at the choices they make and focus on developing their individual assets. Families are encouraged to attend communication workshops. Friends of Independent Seniors The Friends of Independent Seniors Program seeks to help seniors living independently do so as long as possible. The Program manager does an initial visit to get acquainted and to complete a needs assessment. Trained volunteers are then paired up with each client. The volunteers visit the seniors in their homes. The clients' needs are often met by the volunteer, who runs errands, makes small home repairs, or takes the client to an appointment. Every effort is made to meet other needs by working with clients and other agencies offering senior services. Social and educational events are also held at least once a quarter. The Women's Prison Ministry Program links women with their children, keeping a positive connection to help children continue to know and feel close to their mothers. Volunteers visit women in prison, tape them reading a book for their children, and then deliver the book and tape to the child. You can imagine the benefit for these children to hear this familiar voice and to follow along as they read the book with their moms. Prison is difficult for women, but it may be even worse for their children. Let us know if you hear God's call to get involved.
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