Events

LSSNY’s Virtual Town Hall June 5th
Hear firsthand accounts of the latest news from LSSNY! Please join us for our next Virtual Town Hall on Monday, June 5th from 6-7pm. RSVP hereHere's the Zoom link in advance: https://bit.ly/LSSNYjune5 The more the merrier — please share.
LSSNY’s Culinary Adventure With Chef JJ
Our fundraiser was a resounding success! Watch highlights: https://youtu.be/VYXpogIA40w Chef JJ Johnson joined us at our New LIFE School for a cooking demonstration, Q&A,and tasting of his famous rice bowls. Attendees were offered tours of The New LIFE School....
LSSNY’s Culinary Adventure With Chef JJ: Cooking Demo
Chef JJ Johnson demonstrated how to prepare pineapple black fried rice as he shared cooking tips and prepared his signature salmon rice bowls. Who knew healthy food could be so delicious? Spooning out oil (favorites include avocado oil and grape seed oil for steak and...
13th Annual Award Celebration–Most Successful Event in LSSNY History
Recently at the Lutheran Social Services of New York (LSSNY) 13th Annual Award Celebration, the Bethlehem Fund announced its generous support of $1.8M to the programs and services of LSSNY. Chris Jones and Emma Porter of the Bethlehem Fund made the surprise...
A Night of Reflection
The 12th Annual LSSNY Awards Reception: “A Celebration of Joy”

The 12th Annual LSSNY Awards Reception

LSSNY Welcomes Damyn Kelly
LSSNY was joined by Lutheran partners and our community of friends and supporters to welcome our new President & CEO, Damyn Kelly. We were glad to share the spirit of hope and excitement Damyn has ushered in since he arrived, and look forward to the innovative...

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...