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LSSI Receives Magnanimous Donation from Papa Murphy’s in Sterling, Illinois

March 11, 2014. STERLING, IL-On December 2, 2013 Papa Murphy’s in Sterling, Illinois, collaborated with Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI), a United Way agency, and generously donated 10% of their total sales to LSSI’s Senior Service Program. 

With this kind donation and collaboration, LSSI will be able to continue providing senior protective services, intensive case management and stabilization services, home care services, Alzheimer’s & dementia care, respite care for caregivers, and much more to residents of  Carroll, Lee, Ogle, and Whiteside counties. 

Last year, LSSI served more than 96,700 people, with 47% having annual incomes of less than $5,000. LSSI believes that they are called to care for their neighbors in need, by providing 190 programs at 85 sites across Illinois. They believe that this calling is a gift, and a privilege.

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About Lutheran Social Services of Illinois (LSSI)

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Founded in 1867, Lutheran Social Services of Illinois is a statewide not-for-profit social service agency of the three Illinois synods of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). LSSI is committed to caring for all people in need, regardless of religion, age or national origin, helping them to make important changes, leading to better lives and communities.  For more information, visit LSSI.org.

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Media Contact Information

Emily Taylor, M.S.W Assistant Director

Emily.Taylor@LSSI.org / 815.626.7333 ext. 317

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