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LSS Benefit Concert: This is your cue

If you've been waiting for a sign to help, this is your downbeat. Again and again, we are hearing from people who want to get involved...

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Jun 243 min read

Steps 2 Success Program Fights Growing Trend to Take BNPL Loans for Groceries

There is no denying that the changing economic environment over the past 5 years has been a strain on our minds and wallets. The cost of...

Leighanne Stose

May 12 min read

A Community United: Local Churches and Philanthropists Step Up for Refugee Families

Jacksonville has always been, and continues to be, a place of welcome! For four decades, LSS has assisted thousands of U.S....

Jennifer Barrett

Mar 182 min read

Doubling Impact, Changing Lives in 2025: Year-End Donation Match Campaign.

Every day at LSS, we are given the opportunity to see the best of our Jacksonville community. A recent display of our community’s...

Jace Brown

Jan 292 min read

The Power of Persistence: LSS Steps 2 Success Medical Assistant Training Program empowering others to follow their dreams.

S2S Client overcomes the obstacles and completes classes for the Medical Assistant Training Program

Michelle Hughes

Nov 19, 20242 min read

Aspiration to Achievement: LSS Steps 2 Success Medical Assistant Training Program empowering others to follow their dreams.

LSS Steps 2 Success Medical Assistant Training Program empowering others to follow their dreams.

Michelle Hughes

Nov 7, 20242 min read

LSS Hosts Free Community Screening of Peace By Chocolate at UNF

This past Saturday, September 14th, LSS presented a free community film screening of Peace By Chocolate at the University of North...

Leighanne Stose

Sep 19, 20244 min read

A Partnership of Peace: Crown Products

LSS is honored to have partners like Crown Products, who support the LSS mission by helping make our city a more welcoming for refugees

Leighanne Stose

Aug 19, 20242 min read

Empowering Financial Literacy: EverBank's Workshop for Refugee Clients

On Tuesday, July 9th, a representative from EverBank visited the Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) office to present a...

Danae Leake

Jul 9, 20242 min read

LSS Receives $5,000 Donation from Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs, the Salaam Club in Jacksonville

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) of Northeast Florida received a $5,000 donation on Friday, July 5th, during a special luncheon at the...

Danae Leake

Jul 8, 20242 min read

Alive Credit Union hosts first public market of SHE women's empowerment group, an LSS program

On Friday, June 28th, ALIVE Credit Union hosted the first public market for the SHE women’s empowerment group. The event showcased...

Danae Leake

Jul 2, 20241 min read

Summer Meals & Food: Resources for Jacksonville children and families

As summer begins and school meals become unavailable, some families in Jacksonville face the challenge of keeping their children...

Danae Leake

Jun 25, 20243 min read

Riding into a Brighter Future: How Marina Steers Her Family Toward New Opportunities

Marina's story is one of resilience, determination, and hope. Fleeing from a small village in Syria, she arrived in the United States in...

Danae Leake

Jun 13, 20242 min read

Support LSS by Enjoying Ice Cream at San Marco Dreamette on July 11th

Mark your calendars and prepare your taste buds! On July 11th, from 2 PM to 9 PM, the San Marco Dreamette Ice Cream shop, located at 905...

Danae Leake

Jun 11, 20242 min read

LSS and Kids Hope Alliance Launch Free Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech Certification Program

JUNE 14TH UPDATE: Due to the overwhelming response, we have temporarily paused accepting new applications for the Steps 2 Success Medical...

Danae Leake

Jun 6, 20242 min read

Refugee Students in LSS Youth Program Graduate High School; includes UNF Acceptance & US Navy Enlistment

We are thrilled to celebrate the high school graduation of eight remarkable students from our LSS Youth and Mentoring Program. These...

Danae Leake

May 31, 20242 min read

LSS Steps 2 Success awarded funding from Women's Giving Alliance to assist women in career development

Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) received funding from the Women's Giving Alliance (WGA) on Thursday, May 23rd, during...

Danae Leake

May 24, 20242 min read

LSS mental health therapist offers support to people living with HIV; mental health resource list included

Meet Reggie Taylor, our mental health therapist in the ACE program at Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS). He provides...

Danae Leake

May 16, 20241 min read

From Challenge to Triumph: Marion Phillips' Inspiring Journey with Steps 2 Success

Marion Phillips, originally from Montgomery, Alabama, faced one of life's toughest challenges when she moved to Jacksonville with her...

Danae Leake

May 2, 20242 min read

Hundreds of jars collected during PB&J food drive with Jacksonville Humane Society and Lutheran Social Services

Results are in! We're happy to share that over 300 jars of peanut butter and jelly were collected during the Peanut Butter & Jelly Food...

Danae Leake

Apr 16, 20242 min read

Upcoming Events

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Tue, Nov 18
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Nov 18, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get connected with resources, health screenings and more!
Tue, Dec 02
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Dec 02, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Tue, Sep 23
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Sep 23, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Tue, Jun 17
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Jun 17, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus!
Wed, Apr 23
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Apr 23, 2025, 8:30 AM – 2:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Help your pets stay happy and healthy!
Tue, Apr 15
Vision Is Priceless Screenings
Jacksonville
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Apr 15, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Free vision screenings!
Tue, Apr 15
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Apr 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting the WeCareJax Community Health!
Tue, Apr 01
Vision Is Priceless Screenings
Jacksonville
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Apr 01, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Free vision screenings!
Wed, Mar 26
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Wed, Feb 26
JHS Mobile Vet Clinic
Jacksonville
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Feb 26, 2025, 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Tue, Feb 04
WeCareJax Community Health Buddy Bus
Jacksonville
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Feb 04, 2025, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
LSS is hosting WeCareJax Community Health!
Tue, Jan 21
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Jan 21, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get a free vision screening at LSS
Tue, Jan 07
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Jan 07, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get a free vision screening at LSS
Tue, Dec 17
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Dec 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get connected with resources, health screenings and more!
Tue, Dec 17
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Dec 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get a free vision screening at LSS
Tue, Dec 10
Senior Vaccine Clinic at Lutheran Social Services
LSS Community Services
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Dec 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Community Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
The Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative, powered by USAging, has teamed up with community providers in your area to provide easy access to vaccines.
Tue, Dec 03
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Dec 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get a free vision screening at LSS
Tue, Nov 19
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
Learn More
Nov 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Get connected with resources, health screenings and more!

upcoming events

News

LSS Benefit Concert: This is your cue

Steps 2 Success Program Fights Growing Trend to Take BNPL Loans for Groceries

A Community United: Local Churches and Philanthropists Step Up for Refugee Families

Doubling Impact, Changing Lives in 2025: Year-End Donation Match Campaign.

The Power of Persistence: LSS Steps 2 Success Medical Assistant Training Program empowering others to follow their dreams.

Aspiration to Achievement: LSS Steps 2 Success Medical Assistant Training Program empowering others to follow their dreams.

LSS Hosts Free Community Screening of Peace By Chocolate at UNF

A Partnership of Peace: Crown Products

Empowering Financial Literacy: EverBank's Workshop for Refugee Clients

LSS Receives $5,000 Donation from Southern Federation of Syrian Lebanese American Clubs, the Salaam Club in Jacksonville

Alive Credit Union hosts first public market of SHE women's empowerment group, an LSS program

Summer Meals & Food: Resources for Jacksonville children and families

Riding into a Brighter Future: How Marina Steers Her Family Toward New Opportunities

Support LSS by Enjoying Ice Cream at San Marco Dreamette on July 11th

LSS and Kids Hope Alliance Launch Free Medical Assistant & Phlebotomy Tech Certification Program

Refugee Students in LSS Youth Program Graduate High School; includes UNF Acceptance & US Navy Enlistment

LSS Steps 2 Success awarded funding from Women's Giving Alliance to assist women in career development

LSS mental health therapist offers support to people living with HIV; mental health resource list included

From Challenge to Triumph: Marion Phillips' Inspiring Journey with Steps 2 Success

Hundreds of jars collected during PB&J food drive with Jacksonville Humane Society and Lutheran Social Services

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