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Aug 19
2 min

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

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

Danae Leake

Jul 2
1 min

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...

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

Danae Leake

May 31
2 min

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...

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From Refugee to Employment Specialist: Robin Koirala's Journey

Danae Leake

May 13
3 min

From Refugee to Employment Specialist: Robin Koirala's Journey

Robin Koirala's life story is one of resilience, ambition, and dedication. Born in Bhutan, he fled to Nepal with his family at just three...

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WATCH: LSS staff discuss support services for the Haitian community in Jacksonville on WJCT's First Coast Connect

Danae Leake

Mar 28
1 min

WATCH: LSS staff discuss support services for the Haitian community in Jacksonville on WJCT's First Coast Connect

Lutheran Social Services (LSS) staff, including Beatriz Alonso Gonzalez, the agency's Cuban and Haitian Entrant Coordinator, joined Anne...

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LSS prepared for potential increase of Haitian arrivals in Jacksonville this summer

Danae Leake

Mar 22
2 min

LSS prepared for potential increase of Haitian arrivals in Jacksonville this summer

[Jacksonville, Florida] – Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) is anticipating a potential summer rise in cases from...

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New to LSS: Q&A with Circle of Welcome Coordinator, LSS' newest volunteer program

Danae Leake

Jan 24
2 min

New to LSS: Q&A with Circle of Welcome Coordinator, LSS' newest volunteer program

We want to introduce you to Clara James, our community sponsorship coordinator in charge of the new LSS Circle of Welcome volunteer...

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LSS awarded $300,000 from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund to support refugee housing initiatives in Jacksonville

Danae Leake

Jan 18
3 min

LSS awarded $300,000 from Delores Barr Weaver Legacy Fund to support refugee housing initiatives in Jacksonville

Jacksonville, Florida - Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida (LSS) is pleased to announce a $300,000 grant spanning the next...

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29 individuals become U.S. citizens during Jacksonville World Refugee Day 2023

Leighanne Stose

Jun 21, 2023
2 min

29 individuals become U.S. citizens during Jacksonville World Refugee Day 2023

29 individuals spanning from 10 countries were sworn in as U.S. citizens during World Refugee Day celebrations in Jacksonville, Florida...

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LSS kicks off 'S.H.E', a refugee women's support group, with beach trip

Danae Leake

Mar 15, 2023
2 min

LSS kicks off 'S.H.E', a refugee women's support group, with beach trip

Lutheran Social Services of Northeast Florida kicked off a refugee women's support group with a beach trip for clients on March 11th. The...

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Tue, Sep 17
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Sep 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Sep 17
Public Vision Screening at LSS
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Tue, Sep 17
Community Resource Fair at LSS,
Lutheran Social Services
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Sep 17, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Thu, Sep 26
Circle of Welcome Info Session
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Sep 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Tue, Oct 01
Public Vision Screening at LSS
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Oct 01, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Tue, Oct 15
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Oct 15, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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LSS Office
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Tue, Nov 05
Public Vision Screening at LSS
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Nov 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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Tue, Nov 19
Community Resource Fair at LSS
Lutheran Social Services
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Nov 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Lutheran Social Services, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Nov 19
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Nov 19, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Tue, Dec 03
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Dec 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
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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
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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
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Sat, Sep 14
Peace By Chocolate
Jacksonville
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Sep 14, 2024, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Jacksonville, 1 UNF Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32224, USA
Join us at our FREE special film screening of Peace By Chocolate, based off the true life story of the Hadhad family and their journey to find peace after resettlement.
Tue, Sep 10
Circle of Welcome Info Session
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Sep 10, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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Wed, Sep 04
Free Rapid HIV & Hep C Testing at LSS
Jacksonville
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Sep 04, 2024, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Jacksonville, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Access HIV care, PrEP services, and grab some SWAG while you're at it!
Tue, Sep 03
Public Vision Screening at LSS
LSS Office
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Sep 03, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
LSS Office, 4615 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
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Thu, Aug 29
Circle of Welcome Info Session
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Aug 29, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
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