to be a part of such a great ministry. And I still have to time to go out to dinner with my friends this evening,” remarked one attendee. Additionally, new LSS board members Rev. John Davidson, John Guldig, Erika Clark Jones, Rev. William McKee, Ron Seiffert and Scott Young were elected. Leo Genders and Dr. Jim Ginter were also inducted to their second terms on the board of directors. Each board member brings with them a unique background and valuable experience, and we thank them for their service.
Tracing its roots to 1912, LSS is a nonprofit social service agency affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and recognized by the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod. LSS provides human services for all people according to their needs. These services include food pantries, emergency shelters, affordable senior housing, retirement services, skilled nursing care and other services that strengthen communities.
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Winter Quarter The choir entertained attendees with the sounds of many voices. Different churches coming together with one goal... joint partnership!
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The reviews are in and LSS’ new and improved version of the annual meeting was a success! Attendees enjoyed a short program celebrating our joint partnership of service and a reception complete with tasty snacks catered by Kensington Place. During the program, we lifted our voices in praise through the singing of hymns; however, the highlight of the night was the mass choir made up of congregation members from many different churches. The choir, which sang “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross,” was led by Dr. Lynda Hasseler, director of Capital University’s chapel choir. “I really enjoyed the new program. It makes me feel good
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Inside President’s Message pg. 2 End of Year Giving pg. 2 The True Meaning of Christmas pg. 3 Racing for the Food Pantry pg. 3 2011 Annual Meeting pg. 4
Facing the Runaround with an Advocate After moving to Columbus from Virginia to help her brother recover from a car accident, Simone faced troubles that she never would have imagined. Once her brother recovered, Simone took on the responsibility of raising her three grandchildren after their mother was unable to care for them anymore. She searched for a job that would support the family of four, but only found part-time work at a local department store. This part-time job was not enough and she applied for food stamps to help shoulder the cost of food. Soon after applying, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) contacted Simone to let her know that she would be approved for food stamps after her job verified her income. After telling her employer she needed them to fax a form to ODJFS, she waited for weeks and still had not been approved. Simone had been regularly attending the LSS Champion Avenue Food Pantry to help supplement her food budget and keep food on the table, so she decided to ask an employee at LSS’ Ohio Benefit Bank for help. The employee contacted Simone’s employer and discussed the form needing completed. Her employer did not fully cooperate and kept giving different excuses and citing technicalities. After five different phone conversations with the LSS Ohio Benefit Bank staff member, her employer completed the form and faxed it to ODJFS. Simone was immediately approved for food stamps, which
“My kids were crying for food. The kids look at you and don’t understand why they can’t have certain things.” helped her provide food for her family and decreased her reliance on the LSS Food Pantries. “My kids were crying for food. The kids look at you and don’t understand why they can’t have certain things,” said Simone. “The Ohio Benefit Bank at the LSS Food Pantry showed me where to turn; they helped me more than anyone else and for that I am grateful.”
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