Lutheran Services in Iowa

We’re proud to be featured in DSM Magazine's?"Lifting the Veil"?initiative, highlighting the incredible work of our Therapists who are dedicated to providing support and guidance in our community.??? Check out the full feature on page 35 and learn more about how we're making an impact: ???https://lnkd.in/gaEBJGeH #LiftingTheVeil #MentalHealthMatters #CommunitySupport #DSMFeature #TherapistSpotlight #BreakingBarriers #SupportAndHealing

?Employers, we need your help! With refugee resettlement services suspended and resources limited, LSI is urgently helping refugees and immigrants secure jobs—but we need employer partners! We’re seeing employment for the following numbers for refugee and immigrant clients: Des Moines-82, Sioux City-22, Waterloo-15. These individuals are seeking entry-level positions in factories, warehouses, hospitality, food service, and more! Job seekers are ready to work! They have resumes, access to transportation, and are enrolled in workplace English classes. Language is not a barrier! Clients have varying levels of English proficiency—some speak it conversationally, while others may need a translator, but they have tools to help with communication. Partner with us! If you or someone you know is hiring, contact the following: [email protected] (Des Moines), [email protected] (Sioux City), [email protected] (Waterloo)

What a powerful day at the Capitol. We had more than 400 people come together to advocate for a better Iowa. We had meaningful conversations with leaders, advocating for a positive changes. Thank you to all who joined us! #LDH2025 #LSI #Advocacy #IowaState #Capitol

Join us for a Virtual Townhall, where we'll share stories, discuss challenges, and explore how you can take action to support LSI and drive change. A Q&A session will follow.

A generous donor is stepping up in a BIG way to support Iowa’s refugee families! They are matching donations up to $75,000 for Lutheran Services in Iowa—meaning your gift can go TWICE as far. ?? ?? Click the link to read the news article: https://bit.ly/4ieTDnW Donate today and double your impact : https://lsiowa.org/give/

Renee Hardman, MBA, SPHR, President & CEO, and Nicholas Wuertz, Director of Immigrant and Refugee Community Services, presented at the IA Joint International Relations Committee on the status of LSI's refugee services. We are grateful and honored, along with our LSI family, to share our story, impact, and the challenges we face regarding unfunded federal commitments. If you want to support our mission filled work, please donate: LSIowa.org/donate

LSI is proud to support the growth of our employees, and we are excited to announce the promotion of Liz Crane. Liz has been with LSI since 2010, serving in a variety of roles, including providing Direct Care, as a Supervisor and Coordinator in Residential Services, and later transitioning to the CQI department in 2015. In November 2024, Liz was promoted to Director of Early Childhood Services, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved recognition after many years of dedicated service to LSI. She has already made great strides as Director, and we’re excited to see all she she will continue to accomplish. Congratulations, Liz!

Thank you to all of our Cedar Valley partners and stakeholders who came together last week to hear about the impacts that recent federal policy changes are having on families and LSI programs in the Cedar Valley and around the state. We are grateful for your support and appreciate the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa for hosting the gathering. To learn more about recent impacts check out our latest e-newsletter: https://bit.ly/3ExgFb5

We’re excited to announce a $10,000 matching challenge grant from the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa and Marv and Helen Schumacher in support of LSI’s refugee resettlement program! Your gift today will be doubled—every dollar donated up to $10,000 will be matched, making twice the impact for refugees in the Cedar Valley. Give today: LSIowa.org/donate

Governor Kim Reynolds provides affirming statements that Lutheran Services in Iowa 'absolutely' does not launder money and acknowledges the great work that is being done by our impactful organization. We're grateful for the clarity and the support as we continue our mission. As our CEO, Renee Hardman says, "Truth Prevails". If you would like to further support our mission, click the link to donate: LSIowa.org/donate