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Critical Needs, New Opportunities: Symposium Challenges Realities of Delivering Human Care        When you get right down to it, it is the work that makes society run smoothly. Nonprofits that deliver human care are solving…

LFS Career Fairs Bring Refugees and Employer Partners Together    Kafunda needed a job. New to America and Nebraska, he wanted to take care of this family, and that started with finding solid, consistent employment.…

Medication Assisted Treatment: LFS Program Overview  Nebraska faces a growing challenge of addiction and overdose related to opioids and other prescription medications. In fact, Nebraska ranked in the top ten of all states for overdose…

Mental Health First Aid Training at Lutheran Family Services What is Mental Health First Aid Training (MHFA)?  Someone you know may be experiencing a mental illness or addiction crisis. MHFA training provides the skills to…

LFS Story: Fremont Behavioral Health  By Health and Wellness Site Supervisor, Tina Avis. "John" first came to us after experiencing a trauma-filled past. He had struggled with substance use and mental health battles, spending two…

5 Questions Answered About Global Language Solutions   Effective communication is critical to any interaction, but what happens when language becomes a barrier? That's where Lutheran Family Services (LFS) translation service comes in. With a…

LFS Launches Dana Village   Earlier this month, Lutheran Family Services, along with George Achola from Burlington Capital, the Mayor of Blair, Mindy Rupp, State Senator Ben Hansan, and Governor Jim Pillen welcomed a group of…

LFS to Launch Dana Village on the Dana College Campus in 2024  A Destination of Community and Hope  Nebraska has never shied away from innovative solutions, especially those impacting its most vulnerable populations. Now, one…