Lutheran Social Services New Americans

07/20/2016

We will be making a transition to the Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota page this week! Please be sure to check for any updates regarding the New American Services program as well as the rest of our statewide programs on that page in the future. You can also find out more information about our program on our website. We appreciate all your support.

Powered by the spirit of service, Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota is a statewide social services ministry improving the lives of North Dakota’s in-need youth, families, individuals and communities.

06/07/2016

What a wonderful experience with students from the Education 310 class at MSUM! 15 New American Seniors paired up with the college class for a meaningful learning project for everyone involved. Education students learned how to work with students who do not speak the same language as them, work with an interpreter, and learn about Bhutanese Refugees. Seniors were given the chance to talk about their life in Bhutan, life here in Fargo, and what they want for the future. Everyone enjoyed telling their stories and sharing pictures from home. It was the perfect time to practice English and make a new friend! We shared a potluck together and the groups presented on what they learned on the last day. We are all very thankful for the experience!

05/04/2016

NATIONAL FOSTER CARE MONTH, 2016 - - - - - - - BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

05/03/2016

The Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Program is proud to be a part of this organization, and our youth were included in the foster care count.

Fargo, ND (WDAY TV) – Here’s a reminder for all of us traveling near the West Acres Mall in Fargo. Not for road construction, but instead ribbons. This year, the Red River Foster and Adopt Coalition are putting blue ribbons on trees at the entrance to West Acres. It’s all in an effort to ...

05/02/2016

Our foster parents make a difference everyday, and we are honored to work with such amazing people. Thank you for all you do.

04/02/2016

We're less than two weeks away from the annual Building Bridges Conference--April 13 and 14 at the Holiday Inn Fargo! This year's theme is "Hope Renewed: A Chance to Thrive." Learn about our keynote speakers, review the agenda and register at http://bit.ly/1OXUcwD

Building bridges; LSSND;

01/13/2016

Mayor Mike Brown says Washington Post story painted incomplete portrait of Grand Forks as a welcoming community. http://ow.ly/X0xfX

Editor's note: In December, the Washington Post published a story that centered largely on Grand Forks. The story was headlined,"Trump’s effect on...

01/02/2016

Filling the gap: Interpreters help New American parents work with F-M schools (The Forum) http://ow.ly/WxDWM

MOORHEAD — For Yaaccoub Shaia and his wife, Liqaa Marrooki, having interpreters available in the Moorhead School District has made a tremendous...

12/27/2015

Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota CEO, Jessica Thomasson, named The Forum's 2015 Area Person of the Year http://ow.ly/WlWZt

FARGO - When the head of Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota learned she was The Forum's 2015 Area Person of the Year, her surprised reaction...

12/14/2015

Marching With One Message: "We Are One." First-ever unity event held Saturday. http://ow.ly/VRNms

Community members from the FM area are standing up to hate.

11/30/2015

Letter, "New Americans deserve all-American welcome," from the Grand Forks Herald http://ow.ly/Vh5Q4

GRAND FORKS—Both of my grandfathers came to North Dakota from Norway in about 1905 — 110 years ago. One came because he had no way to make a living...

11/28/2015

Congratulations, Tri! "Tri Phan earns Dove Award" (InForum) http://ow.ly/Vdfk3