by Kim Polson | Jul 21, 2021 | News & Announcements, Newsletter, Uncategorized
“Everyone is a Few Paychecks from Being in My Shoes” Pat A’s journey to becoming a tenant at LSSNY’s Muhlenberg Residence was not easy. A divorced mother of three girls, she initially worked at NYU’s main hospital in New York City. Though she started out as a...
by Kim Polson | Jul 21, 2021 | Archive, News & Announcements
Meet Katie Paniagua, Assistant Director of HR at LSSNY and a member of the #LGBTQ community. She is a self-described bisexual person of color. Though she realized she was attracted to boys and girls as early as second grade, she didn’t come...
by Kim Polson | Jul 16, 2021 | News & Announcements, Past Events, Uncategorized
Oh what a night! Chef David Kirschner taught us how to make his world-famous pot stickers as we raised money to refurbish LSSNY’s kitchens. Participants joined virtually and in person at our Muhlenberg Residence. Our kitchens feed the formerly homeless,...
by Kim Polson | Jul 16, 2021 | News & Announcements, Past Events
Love is love. In support of pride month, Lutheran Social Services of New York staff wore pride masks and installed pride flags both inside the residence and on the building’s exterior. Each year, LSSNY helps thousands of people lead...
by Kim Polson | Apr 29, 2021 | Home Page, News & Announcements, Newsletter
Dayron Garcia Varo “We are more than test scores. We are students with goals and bright futures.” So said Dayron Garcia Varo, The New LIFE School valedictorian, during last year’s virtual graduation ceremony. Given his learning disabilities, Dayron had worried...
by Kim Polson | Mar 29, 2021 | Home Page, News & Announcements
‘Act justly, and love mercy, and walk humbly with your God.’” —Micah 6:8 We are deeply honored to be recognized by Lutheran Services in America for how we inspire others and exemplify the spirit of Micah. Says the organization, “LSSNY exhibited outstanding...
