Responding to Minnesota's Changing Needs We are neighbors helping neighbors – The Vasa Children HouseMinnesotans rising together to practice compassion. And we are here to support you with personalized services that inspire hope, change lives and build community. Since 1865, Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota has responded to Minnesota's changing needs. Explore our history. Our 2,300 staff support one in 65 people in Minnesota through a comprehensive range of innovative services and networks. We have a presence in all 87 Minnesota counties. With an annual budget of nearly $150 million funded from public, private and charitable sources, LSS is one of the state’s largest nonprofit social service organizations. Our work is grounded in two principles – God loves all people without condition and God yearns for us to love the neighbor. Explore our Annual Reports, highlighting what we've accomplished in service to Minnesotans through donations and partnerships.