News & Announcements
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LSSNY Celebrates National Social Work Month
Safe Haven’s team works 24/7 to care for the Unaccompanied Minors in their shelter and foster care program. This month, we celebrate the successes of their team! Sarah Strole, a seasoned Social Worker and Director of the Safe Haven for Children program, will be...
International Women’s Day
LSSNY Supports Justice for Immigrant Women Some 563 organizations, including LSSNY, have written a joint letter to DHS and ICE officials to advocate for the protection of immigrant victims of crime, including gender-based violence and human trafficking. Some 563...
Dr. Benke honored at City & State’s 50 Over Fifty Awards
LSSNY President and CEO, Rev. Dr. David Benke, was honored last night at City & State’s 50 Over Fifty award ceremony for his contribution as a local leader and influencer. Joining Dr. Benke was an impressive group of New York’s top civic leaders, including Gale...
LSSNY Welcomes Damyn Kelly as New President and CEO
Lutheran Social Services of New York Selects Damyn Kelly as New President and CEO New York, NY – January 13, 2017 — Lutheran Social Services of New York (LSSNY), a leading social service agency serving more than 7,000 New Yorkers every day, announced today that its...
City & State’s “50 Over Fifty” Awards Recognizes Lutheran Social Services of New York’s Interim CEO/President Rev. Dr. David Benke
NEW YORK, NY – January 11, 2017 — City & State magazine is honoring Rev. Dr. David Benke, Interim CEO and President of Lutheran Social Services of New York (LSSNY), in its second annual "50 Over Fifty" awards, for his positive impact on New York City's human...
LSSNY is Co-sponsoring a Panel Discussion on Threats and Challenges to New York’s Role as a “City of Immigrants”
Sanctuary City? Asylees, Refugees and Migrants in New York Hosted by The Gotham Center for New York City History Thursday, December 15th, 6:30-8:00 pm The Graduate Center, CUNY Elebash Recital Hall (365 Fifth Ave.) Read More
LSSNY is Now Providing Health Home Care Management Services to Children
LSSNY Can Provide Comprehensive Health and Social Services Coordination for Your Children LSSNY is now providing Health Home Care Management Services to children. One of our care managers will work with you and your family to coordinate your child’s medical and...
LSSNY’s Annual Meeting on Saturday, December 3
Lutheran Social Services of New York Saturday – December 3, 2016 10 am - Noon *Lunch to Follow* NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING: The membership of Lutheran Social Services of New York will gather at 10:00 am on December 3, 2016, at 475 Riverside Drive, Sockman Lounge (Lobby...
LSSNY IT Director, Thomas Dewar, to Speak at New York Nonprofit Media’s TechCon
Lutheran Social Services of New York IT Director, Thomas Dewar, to Speak About Cloud Computing at New York Nonprofit Media’s TechCon on December 6 NEW YORK – November 10, 2016 – On Tuesday, December 6, Thomas Dewar, Executive Director of Information Technology at...