Simeon slept through most of his freshman year of high school.
His battle with anxiety and depression reached a crisis point that made even the most basic tasks feel insurmountable. At times, he slept more than 16 hours a day. When he was awake, he spent all of his time absorbed in video games — rarely leaving his bedroom and fighting with his mom when she tried to help.
On June 8th, thousands of people gathered from across the region to celebrate the 27th annual Festival of Cultures. This is the second time offering this event since the integration of the Multi-Cultural Center into LSS. The Festival of Cultures has a longstanding presence in the Sioux Falls community and aims to create a common space for all to gather, learn, and celebrate diverse cultures in the state.
LSS of South Dakota engages in various cohorts at both regional and national levels. Many of these cohorts fall under the umbrella of Lutheran Services in America, LSA, a network comprising 300 health and human service agencies in 1,400 communities across the nation.
The homebuying process is full of emotion, from excitement to stress, from falling in love with a home to second-guessing it entirely. However, the gravity of this decision is even more profound for families like Shanna’s, who aren’t just seeking a new house — they’re aiming to reestablish a home they once lost.
LSS announces the decision to close the New Beginnings Center in Aberdeen with the final day of programming set for October 18. New Beginnings Center is a group care facility for youth ages 10-17 that LSS has operated since 1991.
From Cambodia to California and now to Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Stev Meas and Chenda Chou recently celebrated the ribbon cutting and grand opening of their second business location, Mr. Donuts. The LSS Center for New Americans is delighted to be a part of their journey to thriving in the community they now call home.
Tune in to Keloland Living to catch Rod Lipka from the LSS Center for Financial Resources discussing crucial tips for improving your credit score.
After more than a decade of providing childcare services to infants/toddlers and preschool-aged children, LSS is discontinuing these programs due to financial sustainability challenges. The last day of programming for infant/toddler and preschool programs will be August 16. "We have made the difficult decision to close our infant/toddler and preschool programs," said Rebecca Kiesow-Knudsen, President/CEO. "Despite our efforts to balance operational costs with affordable service rates for families, we find ourselves unable to sustain these programs financially."
LSS OARN, the Older Adult Resource Network serving Douglas and Charles Mix counties, is pleased to announce Jacqueline Johnson as the new OARN Program Coordinator. Over the past three years, the OARN Program has assisted more than 120 older adults in accessing resources that support them in aging comfortably at home.
There is a pressing need for medical interpreters in South Dakota communities, spanning hospitals, clinics, home care, and telehealth services. Recent reports from Sioux Falls schools indicate more than 70 languages spoken, indicating the demand for qualified interpreter services among thousands of patients seeking informed healthcare, healing, and medical guidance.
