Where Life Stories Take Shape
Last year, LSS helped to transform the lives of South Dakotans with diverse and vital services statewide. But to see the whole picture and truly understand LSS, you have to see what is missing. You may know us as one specific service, but there is so much more. LSS helps individuals, families and communities of all shapes and forms. All have a place at LSS.
LSS is accredited by the Council on Accreditation, a ministry of the South Dakota Synod, ELCA, a member of Lutheran Services in America, a United Way agency and licensed by the State of South Dakota.
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News & Events
Simeon slept through most of his freshman year of high school.
His battle with anxiety and depression reached a crisis point that made even the most basic tasks feel insurmountable. At times, he slept more than 16 hours a day. When he was awake, he spent all of his time absorbed in video games — rarely leaving his bedroom and fighting with his mom when she tried to help.
On June 8th, thousands of people gathered from across the region to celebrate the 27th annual Festival of Cultures. This is the second time offering this event since the integration of the Multi-Cultural Center into LSS. The Festival of Cultures has a longstanding presence in the Sioux Falls community and aims to create a common space for all to gather, learn, and celebrate diverse cultures in the state.
Simeon slept through most of his freshman year of high school. His battle with anxiety and depression reached a crisis point that made even the most basic tasks feel insurmountable. At times, he slept more than sixteen hours a day. When he was awake, he spent all of his time absorbed in video games—rarely leaving his bedroom and fighting with his mom when she tried to help.
