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‘Rally for Kids’ to Raise Funds and Awareness for Critical Children’s Programs on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contacts: Sarah Lake, Public Relations, 402-763-7571, sarah@emspacegroup.com Jeff Jensen, Creative Design Manager, 402-978-5657, jjensen@lfsneb.org ‘Rally for Kids’ to Raise Funds and Awareness for Critical Children’s Programs on Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 Omaha,...

Migrant Caravan Statement

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska strongly believes in both safeguarding our country’s borders and welcoming refugees (in caravans or individually) – and are saddened about discussions surrounding closing our U.S. borders. Aside from the fact...

“Stories of Survival: Three Generations of Surviving Genocide” discussion panel

Faith in Action Awards Dinner 2018

LFS Statement on Pittsburgh Synagogue shooting

Contacts: Sarah Lake, Public Relations, (402) 763-7571, sarah@emspacegroup.com Jeff Jensen, Creative Design Manager, (402) 978-5657, jjensen@LFSneb.org Omaha, Neb., October 29, 2018 – In response to the tragedy in Pittsburgh this weekend, Lutheran Family Services of...

Free Vision Clinic for Refugees on October 9-13, 2018

Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska and OneSight will provide a free vision clinic for new Nebraskans who arrived in the United States as refugees. The clinic will take place Tuesday October 9th through – Saturday...

UPDATE Statement on New Refugee Admissions Ceiling

***UPDATE*** October 05, 2018 As announced in September, the President of the United States today signed a determination letter that set the refugee admissions goal for Fiscal Year 2019 at 30,000. Lutheran Family Services of...

Sept. 8 “Heartland Salute” in Grand Island to Benefit “Buddy Check”

“HEARTLAND SALUTE” ON SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 IN GRAND ISLAND TO BENEFIT THE “NEBRASKA BUDDY CHECK” PROGRAM; CRITICAL SUPPORT PROVIDED TO ACTIVE & RETIRED MILITARY MEMBERS Caring organizations will come together on Saturday September 8 to...

Migrant & Refugee Leadership Academy Set for September 6-7

CONTACT: Kathy O’Hara Brehm koharabrehm@lfsneb.org / 402-978-5646 On September 6th and 7th, 2018, migrants and refugees who now live in Nebraska will learn how they can make a positive impact on their new home communities...

“Stories of Survival: Three Generations of Surviving Genocide”

CONTACT: Kathy O’Hara Brehm koharabrehm@lfsneb.org / 402-978-5646 September 5, 2018 “Stories of Survival: Three Generations of Surviving Genocide” October 11 Public Event to Be Hosted by Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska, Institute for Holocaust Education...