St Paul, MN-Lutheran Social Services of Minnesota (LSS) is pleased to announce the addition to the Northeastern Care Giver and Companion Services team. Michelle Miller was hired March 16th as the new Program Coordinator serving the Duluth area, Lake and Cook Counties.
LSS serves 1 in every 65 individuals annually throughout Minnesota supporting the mission of expressing the love of Christ for all people through service that inspires hope, changes lives and builds community; supporting the vision that all people have the opportunity to live and work in community with full and abundant lives for over 156 years.
Miller coordinates the AmeriCorp Senior -Senior Companion and LSS Neighbor to Neighbor Companion programs, connecting community members age 55 and older with volunteer companions to ensure seniors are able to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Her position will also include coordinating and expanding the transfer of Catholic Charities Foster Grandparent program in the area to the LSS Program once schools have resumed regular onsite operations.
“Lutheran Social Services is a unique organization, adapting to the needs of the community to truly impact the lives of so many. This is what stood out to me as something I wanted to be part of. I am absolutely thrilled to join such a positive, forward thinking agency with a long term legacy in the community.” Miller stated.
Miller graduated from Winona State University with a BS Degree in Therapeutic Recreation and has worked in the non-profit business sector for nearly 30 years. Her career has provided her the opportunity to work in a variety of environments with diverse service areas. Her most recent role was Executive Director with the Two Harbors Area Food Shelf.
Miller lives in Two Harbors and enjoys all the NorthShore has to offer, especially fishing, walking the trails and exploring the shores of Lake Superior.
For more information on LSS programs, volunteer opportunities and client connections visit www.LSSMN.org or michelle.miller@lssmn.org 218.529.2280