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NBC News Piece on Holiday Stress

Patricia Leonard, Director of the Southwest Region for Lutheran Services Florida, was interviewed by WBBH-TV NBC-2 prior to Christmas on the subject of holiday stress.  Click here to read the story and see the video interview.

Troubled Teens Praying for Love

Youth in Shelters Won't Be with Families for Holidays

As families in Florida gather for the holidays, these are the prayers of troubled teens living in shelters apart from families. Dear God, I want my mama to get out of jail before Christmas so we can spend time together and have so much fun together. And so she can see her sisters and go out to the club. Their prayers aren't always coached in flowery words, nor even with total understanding, but their need is clear.  And sincere.  Click here to read the story.

Integration Services Help Refugees to "a Better Life"

Being a single mother of two at age 22 can be a daunting challenge.  But being a single mother coming from another country with children, no friends, no relatives, no place to live, no employment and no ability to read or write is more than challenging.  It's the work that Integration Assistance Services at Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) addresses on a daily basis.  Click here to read the story.

LSF Employment Programs Featured on Tampa Radio

CBS Hispanic Station, 92.5 Maxima FM

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) Employment Programs were featured on Dec. 12 with a live interview of three staff members on CBS Radio, 92.5 Maxima, WYUU FM, a Spanish language station for the Tampa Bay area.  Click here to read the story.

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