Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska responds to executive order halting refugee resettlement

OMAHA, Neb. (January 27, 2017) – Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) strongly opposes President Trump’s executive order to pause the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program for 120 days, halt the arrival of Syrian refugees and...

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Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska announces two new board members

OMAHA, Neb. (January 20, 2017) – Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) is pleased to welcome two new members to its all-volunteer Board of Directors. Raphael Maldonado III serves as Talent Acquisition Manager for Omaha...

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Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska receives Robert Wood Johnson Foundation research grant

LINCOLN, Neb. (January 06, 2017) – Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS), in partnership with the University of Nebraska Public Policy Center (UNPPC), has been awarded a $400,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation...

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Anna’s happily ever after

Eight-year-old Anna* hasn’t lived the carefree, happy life children should. She was sexually abused by her father and uncle for over four years. Her mother denies what happened and now refuses to see her. Anna hasn’t...

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Over $180,000 raised to support healthy families in Nebraska and western Iowa

OMAHA, Neb. (November 10, 2016) – Over 450 people attended Fandango® and Wicker & Wine® on November 4, 2016 to support the Children Services programs of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska. The sports-themed event, which...

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Omaha World-Herald: Mrs. Nebraska USA Universal hopes sharing her story will help heal other victims of sexual abuse

Over the past year and a half, Amanda Reinert has begun talking about what she feels is a taboo topic. As part of her talks as the reigning Mrs. Nebraska USA Universal, Reinert has told...

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Fandango® and Wicker & Wine® 2016

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Mrs. Nebraska USA Universal Amanda Reinert to host LFS fundraiser for children

OMAHA, Neb. (October 12, 2016) – On Friday, November 4th, Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska will hold a fundraiser featuring Amanda Reinert,  Mrs. Nebraska USA Universal 2016, as master of ceremonies and guest speaker. During...

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Annual Great Pumpkin Tree & Free Family Festival

OMAHA, Neb. (Sept. 28, 2016) – For the eighth year a great pumpkin tree will “rise” over the Village Pointe Center Court!  This month-long community event raises awareness for the children and teenagers in Nebraska’s...

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