Lutheran Social Services of Utah has first hand knowledge of adversity and diversity
The people at Lutheran Social Services of Utah (LSSU) understand diversity and adversity. Employees, AmeriCorps VISTAs and volunteers come from places as diverse as El Salvador, Croatia and Pakistan. The people they serve are just as diverse.
LSSU programs include food distribution, job skills training and English as a second language.
“We understand what it takes when you come here with no home,” says Jose Bonilla, assistant director for LSSU.
Manna Market happens every Thursday at noon and is an event that allows people to pick up a box of food and other items. Boxes may include fruits and vegetables, non-perishables and laundry detergent depending on the day.
“We help everyone,” says Milka Vladic, director of the Manna Market.
The More Blue Sky Center offers computers and a place where people can come for help with job applications and work on their resume.
Chand Shahid teaches English as a second language for LSSU. The classes focus on adapting to U.S. society and creating self-sufficient citizens.
Even though LSSU is associated with helping refugees, the services they provide are for everyone in the community based on a first-come, first-served basis.
LSSU receives some funding from Salt Lake County. Donations, both in-kind and monetary, also help support the cause.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated Jan. 2017
LSSU programs include food distribution, job skills training and English as a second language.
“We understand what it takes when you come here with no home,” says Jose Bonilla, assistant director for LSSU.
Manna Market happens every Thursday at noon and is an event that allows people to pick up a box of food and other items. Boxes may include fruits and vegetables, non-perishables and laundry detergent depending on the day.
“We help everyone,” says Milka Vladic, director of the Manna Market.
The More Blue Sky Center offers computers and a place where people can come for help with job applications and work on their resume.
Chand Shahid teaches English as a second language for LSSU. The classes focus on adapting to U.S. society and creating self-sufficient citizens.
Even though LSSU is associated with helping refugees, the services they provide are for everyone in the community based on a first-come, first-served basis.
LSSU receives some funding from Salt Lake County. Donations, both in-kind and monetary, also help support the cause.
This article was originally published at examiner.com. Links updated Jan. 2017