The mission of the Refugee & Employment Services division of Lutheran Social Service is to help refugees and Minnesota residents become self sufficient.

LSS’s Refugee Programs assists federally approved refugees from various countries come to Minnesota in order to be reunited with family members. LSS ensures that their basic needs are met (food, shelter, clothing), and provide initial services that will help them become self-sufficient in their new county.

This division also helps people on public assistance, U.S born citizens as well as refugees. LSS works to assist clients in finding employment by providing job training and placement in addition to post-placement services. LSS’s office seeks to develop and maintain relationships with local employers looking to hire.

For more information, please visit: http://www.lssmn.org/lss/refugee_services.htm.