News & Announcements
Remarks on the Events in Charlottesville, Virginia
We at Lutheran Social Services of New York are troubled by the recent events in Charlottesville, Virginia. As an organization that is dedicated to the sanctity and vitality of people of all races and religions, we are disturbed by the divisive intent of...
Lutheran Social Services of New York Congratulates Ayodele Saromi on Receiving Wheat Ridge Ministries’ Emerging Leader Grant
NEW YORK, NY – August 14, 2017 – LSSNY is proud to announce that Ayodele Saromi has been named the latest recipient of the Wheat Ridge Ministries Emerging Leader Grant. Mr. Saromi, the Office Administrator and Attendance Teacher at The New LIFE School (TNLS), a...
Join Lutheran Services in America’s Campaign to Save Medicaid
Join us for a "Virtual Fly-In" Today! Lutheran Services in America members are in Washington today meeting with their Senators and Representatives to #SaveMedicaid. But even if you weren't able to join us on Capitol Hill today you can still participate. Join us in a...
The 12th Annual LSSNY Awards Reception: “A Celebration of Joy”
Know Your Rights Immigration Workshop on April 23
Our Immigration Legal Program (ILP) continues to work hard to improve access to information and legal services among immigrants. All are welcome to the upcoming Know Your Rights Immigration Workshop on April 23 at 1:00 pm at Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Jamaica, NY....
The 12th Annual LSSNY Awards Reception
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...