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OMAHA, (Neb.) August 5, 2021 – The New American Arts Festival, now in its 9th year, is adapting once again and going hybrid this year. The annual street festival, hosted by Lutheran Family Services of…

OMAHA, (Neb.) July 26, 2021 – There’s a very special group of college freshmen heading off to universities from New York to California this fall. While some of them came to their communities and high…

OMAHA, Neb. (July 16, 2021) – The board of directors of Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska (LFS) announced this week that Christopher Tonniges has been selected to be the next President and Chief Executive Officer…

OMAHA, (Neb.) June 30, 2021 – Research shows that children who have strong bonds with their parents have better lifelong emotional health. Thanks to funding from Thriving Families Alliance (formerly known as Promise Partners, Lutheran Family Services Pottawattamie County Center for…

By Morgan Mattson  Look into the lives of those living in refugee camps, former refugees’ lives, humanitarian workers, refugee children through films, podcasts, and books. Many resources are available to increase your awareness and to educate you on the refugee crisis the…

By Morgan Mattson  Can you imagine being forced to flee your home and leave behind all the possessions that make you feel comfortable in this world? Can you imagine leaving behind your neighborhood, friends, family,…

By Morgan Mattson  Remember the picture we painted yesterday about how hard it can be to start a new life and open a successful business in a foreign community. Now, imagine that business is a…

By Morgan Mattson  Nobody chooses or wants to become a refugee. Refugees are people, who were forced from their homes, careers, friends, and communities to start a new life outside of their normal comfort zones….

By Morgan Mattson While Lutheran Family Services of Nebraska is a leader in refugee resettlement and case management, refugee artists are also identified across the state and supported in their endeavors to create and sell…