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- EIN 35-0868124
- (260) 426-3347
- 333 E Lewis St Fort Wayne IN 46802-3139 USA
- www.lssin.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: To express the love of jesus christ for all people through services that empower individuals and families to move toward social, emotional, and spiritual wholeness.
Programs: The child care program, known as children's village early learning center, serves children ages six weeks to six years old from low income families whose parents attend school or are employed and are working toward greater self-sufficiency. The center is located on the campus of lutheran life villages in fort wayne, indiana, and provides daily intergenerational activities that benefit both the seniors and children. During 2017, 151 children were served through this program.
lssi (lasting stability and success for indviduals) works is a workforce initiative providing students personal and professional skill development to help them obtain full time career path employment. This is done through a simulated workplace environment with intentional community building, and focus on reducing the students personal barriers to employment. Following four weeks of the intital skill development, students continue to learn professional skills and identify their passions. Once employed in a sustainable position, lssi works staff provide support for an entire calendar year, to help ensure long-term success. This program served 65 individuals in 2017.
through a partnership with scan, the organization's network for safe families and community partners programs offer in-home case management services that assist families to set and attain goals in areas from housing stabilization and employment to family-management and parenting skills. This program served 1,742 individuals in 2017.