What: Joy in Service Awards/Holiday Essential Give-A-Way
When: Adults line up as early as 6:30 am to receive resources for families!
Tuesday, December 5, 2017 (Tuesday) – Kid’s Gift Bag
Wednesday, December 6, 2017 (Wednesday) – Deseret Industries & Crossroads Urban Center Vouchers
Thursday, December 7, 14, 21, 2017 (Thursdays) – Holiday Food Gift Basket
Where: MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries 4392 South 900 East Salt Lake City
Who: Given To: Those in Need While Supplies Last
Given by: A-1 Moving Company, American Express Community Development Center, Cubes Storage on 33rd, George S. & Delores Dore Eccles Foundation, LDS Deseret Industries, My Stuff Bags Foundation, Thumbelina Academy, & Utah Food Bank.
Media welcome for photos; news stories! Please consider highlighting the need for monetary Agency donations at this time of year!
(2017) MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries serves 1 in 25, often diverse, Utahns each year, providing basics to employment. Nearly 7,300 adults receive employment and college readiness services. Over 1000 dults receive live-able wage and/or college pathway each year, a basics to employment core emphasis and philosophy of moving from short-term outreach to long-term economic stability. MOSAIC is volunteer driven with nearly three thousand volunteers giving over three thousand five hundred hours of service each year. For photos of recent volunteer service see banner photos on our website at: LSSU.org
2017 is a year of Joy in Service, as the CEO of MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries, Dr. Leslie Whited, celebrates twenty years of ministry with the Agency. In honor of this anniversary, eleven faith-centered women who serve with amazing leadership in Utah receive Joy in Service awards: Eno Enobong Etuk, LDS & Director of inter-faith Green Waters Health Center, Joan Lorena Frear, with her granddaughters McKenzie, Cassidy and Madison, all Spiritual but not Religious, for her hospitality and reception work daily with refugees and immigrants; Maysa Malas-Kergaye, Muslim Speakers Bureau/Salt Lake Inter-Faith Round Table; Dr. Mia McNulty, CEO, ELCA Lutheran/Nia Imani Heart Association, LA, California; Agnes Nduwimana, for her groundbreaking work beginning the Khurundi-speaking Bhurundi Pentecostal Christian Church in Salt Lake Valley and work with inter-faith Manna Market food distribution; Joohwa Park, Korean Methodist Church (downtown SLC) & VP with inter-faith Board of Trustees; and Wendy Stovall, Unification Church and Secretary/Photographer, Salt Lake Inter-Faith Round Table. ESL Team Teachers: Marva Bennett, Marian Hunt & Aletha Paskett - all LDS career and retired teachers; Christy & Bob Blodgett, LDS, who assist inter-faith refugees and immigrants in resettlement after their first eighteen months, received the Lt. Governor's Commission on Utah Volunteerism Award for their Joy in Service. At a recent banquet, Dr. McNulty, spoke to the importance of calling upon the Holy to ‘move obstacles in our way’ as we move with focus and power toward all that is just and filled with love in this world. ‘We most know our spiritual roots and the stories of our ancestors,’ Dr. McNulty advised,’ as we serve with joy.’ ‘We must not be afraid to redefine ourselves with wisdom and insight when the time is right,’ stated Dr McNulty (1-909-913-0174), ELCA Lutheran, CEO of Nia Imani Heart Association, a well known not-for-profit Agency in Los Angeles, California, speaking to MOSAIC’s name change three years ago from Lutheran Social Service of Utah to the more encompassing MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries. “In my home in Los Angeles, at one time, the MOSAIC meant different countries in Africa, Haiti, the Carribean, and now, just like Salt Lake City, the MOSAIC is changing from welcoming refugees from Liberia to now welcoming refugees from Syria.”
December 5th, 6th, and 7th, 14th, and 21rst, marks the twenty second time, that MOSAIC will greet the community with Holiday Essentials. On December 4th, each family will receive supplemental toys to programs that MOSAIC has applied to on behalf of families, like Toys for Tots. Families will receive on bag filled with art/school supplies, a blanket, games, toys, hygiene kit and stuffed animal. December 6th, Wednesday, Individuals and families, will receive a $50 voucher from Deseret Industries or Crossroads Urban Center. On December 7th, 14th, and 21rst, individuals and families will receive large Holiday boxes with food and the opportunity to gather warm clothing. Thumbelina Academy is providing Teddy Bears from their Holiday drive on December 21rst with MOSAIC food boxes.
Volunteers of all ages, wearing warm clothing, are welcome from 8 am to 4 pm each day at MOSAIC which is located near bus and trax lines at 4392 South 900 East in Salt Lake City, Utah (Millcreek neighborhood). Volunteers will give out holiday goods and food boxes or fill out forms for those in need. Parking is adjacent to the building. “Your service, literally means the world!” affirms Dr. Leslie Whited. “Make a meaningful difference this Holiday season. Have a lingering cup of hot chocolate and a deep conversation with someone who has come to Utah from another country at MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries while experiencing the joy of service!”
More Questions, Contact:
Jose Bonilla, Associate Director: 801-703-3274 (afternoons; evenings)
Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO: 801-721-2641 or 8:30-3 pm at 801-588-0139
Mr. Bill Besancon, Chair: 801-651-6315
Mosaic Inter-Faith Ministries
Celebrating 22 years of Diverse Ministry in Utah
Formerly Lutheran Social Service of Utah
Recent Media Coverage
1. MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries helps ensure a Happy Thanksgiving for All: Photos, Deseret News, November 21, 2017, posted online at 5:53 pm, Deseret News Morning Edition, 11/22/2017 Section B, P. 2, Center, For Online Photos See: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/900004416/photos-mosaic-inter-faith-ministries-helps-ensure-a-happy-thanksgiving-for-all.html (11.21-11.22.2017)
2. RC Willey 85th Anniversary Winner’s Circle MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries is Community
Organization Awarded Grant Given Public Service to Community: Nomination by Community,
Summer 2017 picture/article: www.rcwilley.com
3. Civility: Changing the Conversation aired on KSL Channel 5, April 2, 2017, Re-Aired, 11/2017, by Producer/reporter, Carole Mikita (videographer, Todd) Features many contexts including MOSAIC Inter-Faith
Ministries and refugee/economic immigrant ministry site and interviews with MOSAIC volunteers
Blanca Quispe and Dorothy Lonnecker as well as Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO
See: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=43702488&nid=1284&title=civility-changing-the-conversation
4. (dba) Lutheran Social Service of Utah aka MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries Has First Hand Knowledge
of Adversity and Diversity by Shad Engkilterra, Updated 2017 from Examiner.com. See Also:
http://www.penguinate.com/lutheran-social-services-of-utah.html
5. “We are all refugees except for our Native American Brothers and Sisters” – MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries
hosts refugee day of inter-faith prayers as part of Salt Lake Inter-Faith Round Table February Inter-Fait
Month Events, February 7, 2017 – Fox 13 Television News at 5 pm, 9 pm, Two Unique News Stories by Kelton Wells.
6. Several Inter-Faith Month Activities Scheduled for This Week! By Kelsey Dallas, Faith Writer, Faith Section,
Deseret News, February 6, 2017. MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries, February 7, 2017: Refugee & Immigrant Day of
Prayer; February 9, 2017: Refugee & Immigrant Led Service Project for Refugee & Immigrant Families
See Also: Salt Lake Tribune Event Calendar 2.7.17
See:http://entertainment.sltrib.com/venues/view/lutheran_social_service_of_utah
See Also: KRCL Community Events Calendar http://www.krcl.org/events/?date=2017-02-07 for 2.7 & 2.9
7. Organization helps diverse community pick-up the pieces and relaunch their lives by Marjorie Cortez (14 photos
by Weston Kenney), Deseret News, August 5, 2016 http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865659521/Organization-helps-diverse
-community-pick-up-the-pieces-and-relaunch-their-lives.html?pg=all
See Also: http://usaonlinejournal.com/2017/02/06/several-interfaith-month-activities-scheduled-for-this-week/
8. Top Places to Volunteer in Utah (dba) Lutheran Social Service in Utah aka MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries
City Weekly Digital News See: http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/lutheran-social-services-of-utah/Location...
9. Utah’s Day of Refugee Prayer Unites Diverse Peoples by Caitlin Thomas and Jessica Coombs, The Daily Universe,
February 27, 2016, Lead Story. See: http://universe.byu.edu/2016/02/26/utahs-refugee-day-of-prayer-unites-diverse-people/
See Also: CapWest News, Digital Front Page, 2/27/2017
10. Refugee Day of Prayer – Prayers & Potlucks: Signiificant Inter-Faith Event hosted as part of February 2016 Inter-Faith Month – MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries as an official member of Salt Lake Inter-Faith Round Table
See: http://www.interfaithroundtable.org/wpcontent/uploads/2016/02/RefugeeDayofPrayer.2016.pdf
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11. Governor Herbert, Interfaith Roundtable encourages Utah public to attend interfaith events this month. February 13, 2016, BYU Universe Digital News. See: http://universe.byu.edu/2016/02/11/gov-herbert-interfaith-roundtable-encourages-utah-public-to-attend-interfaith-events-this-month/ MOSAIC listed.
12. Inter-Faith Month In Utah Offers Chance to Explore Other Faiths, ‘Get Out of Comfort Zones’ by Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News, January 29, 2016, Utah Section.
13. Fox 13 Television – Spotlight on Winter Essentials Give-A-Way Program @ MOSAIC Reaches 1400 Families
Without Means: Thursday, December 10, 2015 newscast, photos of event streamed online.
14. MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries in Salt Lake Valley Serves Mostly Newcomers from Other Nations
by Kristin Moulton, Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Section (B1, B3), December 6, 2015. Also, on-line
at: http://www.sltrib.com/home/3257293-155/mosaic-inter-faith-ministries-in-salt-lake or see: http://archive.sltrib.com/article.php?id=3257293&itype=CMSID See Also Scoopnest: https://www.scoopnest.com/user/sltrib/673666387336757248-mosaic-inter-fa...
Weekend Rewind Photos In Review (3) by Al Hartmann, Salt Lake Tribune with Captions
See: http://www.sltrib.com/csp/mediapool/sites/sltrib/Pages/gallery.csp?cid=3274843&pid=2992414
15. MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries official member of Salt Lake Inter-Faith Round Table, 2015. See: http://www.interfaithroundtable.org/faith-groups MOSAIC Assists in forming collective Refugee Statement – See page 1 of webpage left side, February 2017: https://www.saltlakeinterfaith.org
16. MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries, Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO/Diaconal Minister, accompanied by Jose Bonilla,
completes interim preacher ministry at St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, June 2015. For picture see:
http://www.stmatthewsut.org/who-we-are.html
17. Grace Lutheran School Students Give Chapel Offering to MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries dba Lutheran Social Service of Utah. See: http://www.gracesandy.org/our-programs/serviceprojects.cfm
18. 2015 – News Corporation for National & Community Service honors MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries
To see the national recognition go to: http://www.nationalservice.gov/specialinitiatives/employers-national-
service scroll down the right side of the page where Lutheran Social Service of Utah appears.
LSS of Utah received the President O'Bama Initiative and Award for Employer of National Service Members. LSS of Utah is celebrating its 20th Anniversary of public service in the wide-Utah community (May 1, 2015). As part of the celebration, LSS of Utah will acquire a new name for its Agency, namely, MOSAIC Inter-Faith Ministries. The award nomination came from Manase Yokwe, former AmeriCorps*VISTA and originally from Sudan, who served for the past seven (7) years at LSS of Utah. Jose Bonilla, former VISTA originally from El Salvador, serves as Associate Director of Volunteer and Community Relations, and is celebrating sixteen (16) years of ministry with LSS of Utah. Agnes Nduwimana, originally from Burundi, finished her term as an AmeriCorps*VISTA and became a professional volunteer with LSS of Utah's Manna Market every Thursday and with the Winter Give-A-Way program (2nd week of December). She works at the Marriott Hotel. Agnes is a leader and founding member of the Burundi Pentecostal Church (SLC). Jose, Agnes, and Manase, and their families, are now all United States (USA) citizens!
19. Hundreds of Utahns Line-Up for Turkeys for Free Turkeys (LSSU), 11/24/2014; Updated and Reprinted 11/29/2014 – Front Page, Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Section Trent Nelson, Photographer with seven (7) candid photos of the events See: http://www.sltrib.com/home/1873350-155/hundreds-of-utahns-line-up-for-fr...
20. LSS of Utah Celebrates Ministry with its 5th Annual Fundraiser – Forest of Support: Consider the
Acorn - Salt Lake Tribune feature this week: See: http://entertainment.sltrib.com/events/view/lutheran
_social_service_of_utah_fundraiser See Also November Fundraiser – LSSU.org
21. Lutheran Social Service of Utah Inter-Faith & Community Ministries at Partners in the Park
5 Tuesdays Health Series, A part of the Mayor’s Council on Diversity (CODA) – Health, Summer 2014,
“Drink Water: Avoid Sugar Soda!” 6th row down pic: Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO, and Jose Bonilla,
Associate Director, See: https://www.flickr.com/photos/111182555@N04/
22. Local Religious Organizations help Salt Lake-Bound refugees resettle. 6-10-2014
Deseret News. See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865604914/Local-religious-organizations-
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23. Community Spotlight – Salt Lake Community College Partners with LSS of Utah. Community
outreach/inreach with college student volunteers at LSS of Utah:
See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLzsHjoGISM&index=9&list=PL94WMK0NOHpr
XSvn0DAtPjvGlrZYRfZVz
24. Local Religious Leaders Urge Support for Activists Fighting for Immigration Reform,
Deseret News, March 9, 2014, by Wendy Leonard. See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/
865598252/Local-religious-leaders-urge-support-for-activists-fighting-for-immigration-reform.html
Dr. Leslie provided comment #3 on the Fox 13 website about the newscast.
25. Event Urges Folks to Fast, Pray for Families Impacted by Immigration Laws by Mark Green, 9:15
pm on March 8, 2014, Channel 13 (Fox News). See: http://fox13now.com/2014/03/08/event-urges-folks
-to-fast-pray-for-families-impacted-by-immigration-laws/
Jose Bonilla, LSS of Utah Associate Director spoke about his own immigration journey and his support
for nationwide Fast4Families. Music at Fast4Families Bus Tour provided by LSS of Utah programs by
Jose Bonilla, Seungsoo Park, Joohwa Park, Park children Sofia and Hyoyoung. Music included: “How
Great Thou Art,” “Des Colores,” and “La Bamba.” Seungsoo and Joohwa, originally from Korea, are
a vibrant part Mosaic Inter-Faith Ministries (dba Lutheran Social Service of Utah).
26. Helping Hand: Refugee Holiday Winter Give-A-Way, Front Page, Section B, Salt Lake Tribune.
“Manase Yokwe, A Sudanese immigrant, hands out pomegranates, Tuesday, during the 11th Annual
Holiday Winter Give-A-Way at Lutheran Social Service of Utah in Salt Lake City. Over 40 volunteers
worked to serve more than 1,600 people, giving out donated food, clothing and toys.”
27. See a slide show of the site of the Facility and Growing Season at Lutheran Social Service of Utah, photos by
Shad Engkilterra, http://www.examiner.com/slideshow/lutheran-social-services-of-utah#slide=1
28. Utah clergy sign petition for Medicaid expansion --- Open Letter to Utah Governor
Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO/Diaconal Minister, Lutheran Social Service of Utah, signee. Tribune & Deseret
News. November 17 & 20, 2013.
29. Faith in Action: Jose Bonilla, Associate Director of Lutheran Social Service of Utah Becomes Citizen Luncheon & Fiesta Held in His Honor at Mt. Tabor Lutheran Church (SLC).
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/56950959-80/church-oct-tickets-free.html.csp?page=2
30. Free Latin concert Sunday at Elim Lutheran in Ogden, hosted by Lutheran Social Service of Utah.
Standard Examiner (8/2013): http://www.standard.net/stories/2013/08/09/free-latin-concert-sunday-elim-
lutheran-ogden
31. Nations Tree Gifted to Lutheran Social Services of Utah! Cover Story by Albert Jones in America, The
Diversity Place.
World-traveled international artist Liliana Matasa and immigrant collaborators gift ‘The Nations Tree’ mosaic
to Salt Lake City’s Lutheran Social Services of Utah. April 2013. See: http://www.americadiversityplace.com/
or http://americadiversityplace.com/Utah/TheDiversityPlace.aspx
32. Lutheran Social Service of Utah Inter-Faith Ministries Holiday Essentials for 1400+ families
See: http://www.mymillcreekjournal.com/pages/full_story/13345/Lutheran-Social...
celebrates-season-with-holiday-essentials/
33. Holiday Central: Your guide to helping those in need during the holiday season: Up First 10th Annual
Salt Lake Tribune, November, 15, 2012. See: http://m.sltrib.com/sltrib/mobile2/55277221-218/lake-
salt-center-holiday.html.csp
34. LSS of Utah hosts: Forest of Service Fundraiser, 2012
See: http://entertainment.sltrib.com/events/view/lutheran_social_service_of_utah_fundraiser_a_for/schedule
See Also (bottom of page):
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/lifestyle/55185157-80/nov-tickets-church-free.html.csp
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35. LSS of Utah part of Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Rocky Mountain Synod
2012 Fiscal Summary
See: http://www.rmselca.org/synod/council/files/RMS2012FinancialSummary.pdf
36. United Way United Way of Caring La Europa Academy Serves at LSS of Utah
See: http://laeuropaacademy.wordpress.com/tag/lutheran-social-services/
37. Called to Serve Our Neighbors Lutheran Services in America national magazine, Lutheran Social
Service of Utah (last column, mid-way, p. 12)
See: http://www.lutheranservices.org/PDF/webOct%20together2012.pdf
38. 211 State-wide Directory highlights Holiday Volunteer Service at LSS Of Utah (2nd listing, p. 4)
See: http://www.uw.org/211/volunteer-center/holiday-volunteer-opportunities/holiday-opportunities-
2012.pdf
39. “Refugees Remember Home Through Local Art Show!” by Carole Mikita, Channel 5 Nightly News
5:09-5:13 pm, September 6, 2012. September 5-21, 2012 “Excuse Me While I Kiss the Sky!” Art
Gallery open to the public in the Salt Lake County North Building Right Wing Hallway (Community Art
Center). Interviews with Lutheran Social Service of Utah English Language Learning Teacher, Chand
Shahid, M.A.; LSS of Utah Art Instructor and Trustee, Marcia Gerrard Walke; Watta Sesay,
Artist and LSS of Utah English Student from Liberia resettled in Utah; Akbar Daeery, Professional Artist
LSS of Utah ESL Student from Iran; Royal Heritage Music, Carlos Eligeo Garcia and Jose Bonilla, Founder
(801-703-3274); and Dr. Leslie Whited, CEO of LSS of Utah.
LSS of Utah thanks the sponsors of “Excuse Me While I Kiss the Sky!” Art Gallery:
Art Access/VSA; Black Storytellers of Utah; Buddy Frank, Public Servant and Professional Artist
(Photographer); Royal Heritage Music Ensemble; Sage Services; Salt Lake County Mayor Corroon and the
Office of Diversity Affairs, Rebecca Sanchez and Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office Art Collection, Valerie
Price; State of Utah Commission on Volunteers, Salt Lake Community College Thayne Center.
See: http://www.ksl.com/?sid=22037521&nid=148&title=refugees-remember-home-through-local-art-
show&s_cid=queue-13 See Also: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/neighborhoodcity/54832607-135/lake-salt-
sept-tickets.html.csp
40. LSS of Utah awarded grant through Utah State Community Services Office (FY – 2013)
http://housing.utah.gov/scso/public_info/documents/SCSOFY13Grantees.pdf
41. “Meanwhile Back in the Rocky Mountain Synod, God’s Work Continues… Dr. Leslie Whited
Diaconal Minister [DM] recently celebrated her 30th Anniversary of Ministry.”
See: http://www.elca.org/Growing-In-Faith/Vocation/Rostered-Leadership/Diaconal-
Ministry/Resources/Newsletter.aspx Volume 8, No. 2, June 2012, p. 3.
42. Mark Winne Provide Examples of Food Justice & Real Democracy: LSS of Utah is One Example!
See: http://www.examiner.com/community-activism-in-salt-lake-city/mark-winne-provides-examples-
of-food-justice-and-real-democracy
43. Giving: Here’s How You Can Help Utahns In Need
See: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/52746088-78/backman-collection-comcast-lake.html.csp
44. Salt Lake Tribune, AhoraUtah, December 24, 2011, Front Page (1) News & Lead Photo:
“Refugiados Quieren Compartir Su Alegria” (p.1; 4) by Normand Garcia.
45. Volunteer Match Opportunities with Lutheran Social Service of Utah.
See: http://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org84771.jsp
46. Lutheran Social Service of Utah listed as agency for the Utah Aging & Disability Resource Connection
See: http://helpformyparents.net/listing/lutheran-social-services-utah-776
47. CONTACT – Channel 7 KUED with Mary Dickson: Lutheran Social Service of Utah holds first
Fundraiser at the Episcopal Diocese of Utah Conference Center, October 1, 2011 to benefit
the LSS of Utah refugee and extremely low-income health program. Aired: September 30, 2011.
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48. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Rocky Mountain Synod Website
Go to: www.rmselca.orghttp://www.rmselca.org/synod/bishop/election.htm, then click Synod Snapshot, pg 2 of this
report you will see Jose Bonilla and Agnes Nduwimana are the last picture (sitting at the LSS Of Utah table at the
Synod Assembly/Mission Trip in El Paso) photo by Dan Benuska.
49. Manna Market Provides Food for Those in Need!
50. Share and Share Alike at Community Shares (LSS of Utah highlighted as one of Community Shares
Utah Combined Federal Campaign (CFC) agencies).
See: http://www.examiner.com/community-activism-in-salt-lake-city/share-and-s...
shares
51. Millcreek Home to Small Service Center Full of Charities
Overview of LSS Ministries. Millcreek Township News, August 2011, p. 3.
52. Local Social Services Center Serves Free Food At Lunchtime For Neighbors In Need
Feature on Free Food at Manna Market, Thursdays, 10-Noon. Millcreek Journal, August 11, 2011, p. 14-15.
53. Lutheran Social Service of Utah Offers Food, English Classes and Job Help, August 12, 2011 by Shad
Engkilterra.
Free (Services and Resources) in the New Economy: See: http://www.examiner.com/community-activism-in-
salt-lake-city/lutheran-social-services-of-utah-offers-food-english-classes-and-job-help
54. LSS of Utah An Example of Beloved Community, The Lutheran Magazine (national), April 2011.
Synod insert supplement. LSS of Utah encourages people and communities to dream about what their vision
of “Beloved Community” looks like in reality. LSS of Utah ministry with refugees highlighted.
King Awards Recognize Local Humanitarians by Marjorie Cortez, Deseret News, January 15, 2011.
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700101093/King-awards-recognize-local-humanitarians.html
See: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=14017383
See: http://westvalley.fox13now.com/content/salt-lake-community-college-celebrates-mlk-jr-day
See: http://www.slccglobelink.com/community/celebration-fit-for-a-king-1.2430441
See: The Mormon Tabernacle’s “Choir Notes” Secured Website: January 21, 2011 – Right Hand Column
See: http://www.lutheranservices.org/lsaToether_jan11_noticed
55. Give of Your Abundance [for LSS of Utah ministries] by Pam Baumeister in Wasatch Woman
[www.WasatchWoman.com], December 2010, “Your Life: Inspiring [Women]” Section, p. 16.
56. Refugees, Horses and Volunteers: Holiday Giving Turns Out Better than Expected!
See: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/home/50889600-76/dog-smith-fund-party.html.csp
57. LSS of Utah serves 1500 families in Hardship during Holiday Season
Millcreek Township News, December 8, 2010, p. 9.
58. “Adoptive Family Hit With Expensive Fees” – LSS of Utah Adoptive Parent Advocacy
See: http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=13460052
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700087034/Adoptive-families-blown-away-by-costly-fees.html
59. “Utah Gives!” Media One News Insert --- 11/07/2010
Deseret News & Salt Lake Tribune
Lutheran Social Service of Utah listed in Top 32 places to Give! (p. 18)
Listed in Utah Non-Profits Association Agencies (p. 11)
60. “Utah Group Issues Cloth Diaper Call to Action”
See: http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/news/50616174-78/cloth-diapers-diaper-utah.html.csp
61. Member Organizations Celebrate Anniversaries & Awards: Lutheran Social
Service of Utah Celebrates 15th Anniversary of Service See:
http://www.lutheranservices.org/lsaTogether_aug10_noticed
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62. Harvest Home: Donate Extra Harvest to Refugees!
See: “Your Town In Brief”
http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/neighborhood/city/50189087135/computer-trai...
donations-free.html.csp See Also: Town in Brief: “Taking Food Donations” - http://www.sltrib.
com/sltrib/neighborhood/city/50189087-135/computer-training-donations-free.html.csp
63. Opportunities to Help Others are Many, Varied!
Volunteer Opportunities: Organist/Pianist; Employment Mentors for Refugees Seeking
Employment, Book Club & Art Instructors for Refugees --- 11-4 M-Th; Holiday Essential Volunteer
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700057038/Opportunities-to-help-out-are-many-varied.html?pg=2
(4 Volunteer Stories – July-August 2010)
See: Close-Up http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/neighborhood/city/50068358-135/needed-volunteers-assist-
etc.html.csp
64. Lutheran agency celebrates 15 YEARS OF SERVICE
See: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_15034443?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-
www.sltrib.com&IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
(To view all four pictures on-line click at bottom of first photo.)
65. Celebration of Service to benefit the Community
See: http://www.mymillcreekjournal.com/pages/full_story/1697/Upcoming-celebration-of-service-
to-benefit-the-community/
66. World Red Cross Day Celebrated at Lutheran Social Service of Utah
See: (Utah) http://www.cityweekly.net/utah/event-54750-world-red-cross-day.html
67. Disaster Response Workshop
“Today’s Wounds, Tomorrow’s Health” Refugee Preparedness & Health Conference
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700017984/Utah-churches-in-the-news.html
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700019733/Utah-religion-briefs.html?pg=2
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700021618/Churches-in-the-news.html
68. “A Month After Quake, Utahns Still Helping Haiti.”
Lutheran Social Service of Utah and Disaster Response:
See http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700008918/A-month-after-quake-Utahns-still-
helping-Haiti.html
69. LSS Seeking Help for Haitian Refugees
See: http://www.clippertoday.com/view/full_story/5722124/article-LSS-seeking-help-
for-expected-Haitian-refugees?
70. Churches in the News: LSS of Utah sponsors “Today’s Wounds-Tomorrow’s Health” Disaster
Response and Preparedness Workshop for refugees, first generation and congregations on April 2010
at local church (Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, SLC, Utah at 2500 East 3900 South).
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700021618/Churches-in-the-news.html
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/700019733/Utah-religion-briefs.html
http://www.slco.org/calendar/index.cfm?siteID=21
71. “A Call to Care” Update 2010.” LSS of Utah, part of a national network of service provision,
provides honest insight into current economic pressures for those in need.
See: http://www.lutheranservices.org/PDF/Lutheran_Services_in_America_(LSA)_Economic_
Impact_ReportFebruary_15_2010.pdf
72. “LSS of Utah Seeking Help for Expected Haitian Refugees,” by Melinda Williams,
Davis County Clipper LSS of Utah has a multitude of volunteer opportunities for those willing to
come in one hour a week at 4392 South 900 East in Salt Lake City.
See: http://davisclipper.com/printer_friendly/5722124
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73. “Many Utahns Still Need Help: Donations: Families Remain Cold, Hungry Despite Volunteer
Effort.” LSS of Utah attends to an 80% in need this holiday season.
See: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_14059095?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
74. “Refugees, Homeless Getting Help in Utah”
Lutheran Social Service of Utah assists 1300 + refugee and first generation families this Holiday Season.
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705352488/Various-groups-still-seek-holiday-donations.html
75. “Immigrant’s Hardships Shape Her Philanthropy: Holiday Essentials.”
1300 (+) extremely low-income refugee, first generation and unexpectedly unemployed families assisted
through Lutheran Social Service of Utah’s Holiday Essentials program.
See: http://www.sltrib.com/midvalley/ci_13713587
76. “LSS Continues Giving Tradition by Helping Refugees, Immigrants”
Holiday Essentials gathered for 1300 extremely low-income families.
http://www.clippertoday.com/pages/full_story/push?article- LSS+continues+giving+tradition++by+
helping+refugees-+immigrants%20&id=4745373LSS+continues+giving+tradition++by+helping+refugees
+immigrants
http://www.clippertoday.com/pages/full_story/push?article-+Happenings%20&id=362159-+Happenings
See: http://www.clippertoday.com/view/full_story/362159/article--Happenings?
77. “Volunteer Event to Benefit LSSU (Lutheran Social Service of Utah)”
See: http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=7991755&cat=2
78. “Lutheran Social Service of Utah moves!
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705334089/Churches-in-the-news.html?pg=1
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705332494/Churches-in-the-news.html
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705329427/Churches-in-the-news.html?pg=2
See: http://www.deseretnews.com/article/705327947/Churches-in-the-news.html
See: http://www.sltrib.com/green/ci_13412008?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
79. Faith In Action: Best of Salt Lake – LSS of Utah Receives Award
See: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_13368294?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib.com
80. LSS Receives National Recognition Davis County Clipper
LSS of Utah receives national award for individual and family service.See: http://www.clippertoday.com/
pages/full_story/push?article-LSS-Utah++receives+national+recognition%20&id=4246299-LSS Utah++
receives+national+recognition
81. Member Organizations Celebrate Anniversaries: LSS of Utah
See: http://www.lutheranservices.org/lsaTogether_aug10_notice
82. Book Day at People’s Market
Dr. Leslie Whited (with Jose Bonilla, Royal Heritage Music) presented her new book: Wisdom’s
Footsteps: Accompaniment in Native American Context at People’s Market, August 2010.
See: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_12989596?IADID=Search-www.sltrib.com-www.sltrib...
83. Alumnae Notes: LSS of Utah Mission Trip to Sumpango, Guatemala Lutheran School of Theology at
Chicago Epistle
See: http://www.lstc.edu/media/pdf/epistle/2010-winter/epistle-magazine.pdf
84. “Volunteer Conference in Salt Lake City” Lutheran Social Service of Utah – part of the Utah Host
Committee for National Organizations Active in Disaster – co-sponsored the 72 hour kit project for Utah
refugees with Utah Department of Health (Rich Foster). For a recap of the 72 hour kit service project that
were then distributed by LSS of Utah to refugee populations.
85. “Lutheran Social Service of Utah, Participation on Host Committee for the National Voluntary
Organizations Active in Disaster, May 2009.” Diaconal Minister Feature.
See: http://www.elca.org/ELCA/Search.aspx?q=Leslie+Whited
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86. “How to make United We Serve work for you!” Lutheran Services in America web-site newsletter.
See: http://www.lutheranservices.org/lsaTogether_jul09_serve.
87. United Way: Funded Partners
See: http://www.uw.org/General/Funded-Partners.html
88. “Crossing Borders To A Better Life For All – Cruzando La Fronteras Para Una Vida Mejor Para
Todos.”
http://myproject.nationalservice.gov/(S(al3wqyv3c1z1h055qx1bab45))/public/searchResults.aspx?st=UT&t
89. “Crossing Borders To A Better World For All:” Lutheran Social Service AmeriCorps*VISTA serve the
good people of Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, Texas. (May 2009)
http://www.americorps.org/PublicContent/Photo/ViewPhoto.aspx?videold=144
90. “UWABC (Utah Women’s Alliance for Building Community) March (17, 2009) Evening
Community Action Event at Lutheran Social Service of Utah:” http://www.uwabc.org/mc/community/
eventdetails.do?eventId=204328&orgId=uwabc
91. Refugee Provider Network – Local Resource List (State of Utah website)
http://jobs.utah.gov/refugee/local.asp
92. “LDS Church UnLikely To Participate In Obama's Faith-based Initiative (Lutherans Present
Alternate View)”. Salt Lake Tribune: 2/5/2009. See: http://www.sltrib.com/ci_11628940?IADID=Search
93. “Agencies that Serve Needy Seek Gifts of Time, Money”. Salt Lake Tribune: 11/28/2008.
94. “Lutheran Agency Seeks Help For Refugee Families” Salt Lake Tribune: 11/07/2008.
95. “Event offers participants spiritual reflection” Davis County Clipper Annual Rocky Boy
Education Trip with Western and Utah Participants hosted by LSS of
Utah engages Wisdom & the Mystery of God.
See: http://www.clippertoday.com/pages/full_story/push?article Event+offers+participants+spiritual+
reflection%20&id=138006-Event+offers+participants+spiritual+reflection
96. Lutheran Social Services hosts Art Shop Opening
See: http://www.clippertoday.com/view/full_story/160822/article-Lutheran-Social-Services
--hosts-art-shop opening?
97. “What Did You Do On Your Summer Vacation?” LSS of Utah supports hosting the Women of the ELCA
National Conference; Women’s History; & positive cross-faith connections in Utah
See: http://www.gracematters.org/newsletter/Grace-Matters-Fall_2008.pdf;
See also: Faith Matters Interview with Carol Mikita (Live Radio).
98. “New Lutheran Center to be Showcased Today”
99. “Warming Up To Computers”:
100. “New Center A Creative & Educational Outlet”
101. “Women of the ELCA Grants and Scholarships: An Oasis in the Desert” by Emily Bauska.
See: http://www.lutheranwomantoday.org/back/07issues/1107article2.html.
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102. Women of the ELCA Awards 41 Grants to Health Projects
Lutheran Social Service of Utah receives grant for Elder Women Health Project.
See: http://www.elca.org/News-and-Events/5974?_ga=1.107412096.385444589.14547...
103. Utah State University – Nutrition Course Connection with LSS of Utah Refugee Literacy Program
See: http://www.schools.utah.gov/cnp/Files/Policy/NSLP/08/NSLP-22-08.pdf
104. Utah State Government Listing: http://jobs.utah.gov/refugee/local.asp
105. “Community Giving Salt Lake Business Connection”:
www.choiceingiving.org/adv_search.asp?state=UT.
106. Off Main Gallery Stroll Friday & Saturday.
Worlds of Art Shoppe – Just and Meaningful Fair Trade Gifts Made By Refugees
http://www.deseretnews.com/article/1,5143,695226947,00.html
107. “Jobs Needed for Refugees” by Deborah Bulkeley
http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qn4188/is_/ai_n25167727
108. “LSS Celebrates First 10 Years”
http://www.clippertoday.com/pages/full_story/push?article-
LSS+celebrates+first+10+years%20&id=149706-LSS+celebrates+first+10+years
109. Social Service Agencies to Share Annual Grant [by Episcopal Diocese of Utah], Deseret News,
See: https://www.deseretnews.com/article/704319/Social-service-agencies-to-share-annual-grant.html
110. “Why Lutheran Social Service Agencies Do What They Do,” Leslie Whited, CEO of Lutheran
Social Service of Utah is part of key collective CEO Administrative conversation, Evangelical Lutheran
Church in American. See: http://elca.org/News-and-Events/3128
