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Center for Changing Lives opens for business
The $27 million Center for Changing Lives (CFCL), located at 2400 Park Avenue in south Minneapolis, was designed by BKV Architects and built by Weis Builders. This new LSS service center will house LSS mental health counseling services, wellness services, housing services, financial services, adoption services, refugee services and employment services. It will also house Kaleidoscope, an after-school program for kids, and the new offices and sanctuary for Messiah Lutheran Church. LSS is currently applying for LEED Certification for the CFCL. LEED Certification is a rating system developed by the U.S. Green Building Council that guides environmentally-sustainable construction. The building includes a variety of green features that benefits employees, clients, residents and the surrounding community. If you haven’t already made a donation to our capital campaign, click here. And to those who have, LSS thanks you. |
Life-Changing StoriesAs a homeless teen, Jennifer fought for survival [Video]
Becky has hope after living on the streets [Video]
With the help of LSS, Darrius finds his future [Video]
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Latest NewsCenter for Changing Lives opens for business
Recent gifts bring LSS closer to the goal
KARE 11 highlights CFCL's green features
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On November 17, the Center for Changing Lives opened for business. Amid the chaos that happens in any move, employees were busy serving clients and getting their offices arranged. For more than a year, they have had temporary offices in the Phillips Eye Institute across the street. Finally they have a new building to call their own. The adjacent Park Avenue Apartments, which contain 48 units of affordable housing, opened September 1.
At age 17, Jennifer Fairbourne was homeless, traveling the country, hopping trains and living in abandoned buildings. What causes kids to turn to the streets? Sometimes, one event can change the course of a girl's life forever.
Becky Hentges is a hopeful mother today, but four years ago, she was pregnant with her youngest daughter and had nowhere to go. Having been through difficult times in her 36 years, the low point came when she was living on the streets with her two young daughters. She struggled with depression and drug addiction. And then she got help from LSS Housing Services...
In high school, Darrius Hubbard moved around a lot, living in 11 different homes. He once slept in a walk-in closet and used the top of a dresser for a bed. He wondered if he would live past high school. Hear his personal story and what helped him see and find a future for himself.
With a gift of $500,000 from the LSS Foundation and a gift of $250,000 from the Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation, the Center for Changing Lives Capital Campaign has now reached 94% of the $27 million goal. 
LSS President/CEO Mark Peterson was featured on the KARE 11 TV show “Showcase Minnesota” on September 2. Host Corbin Seitz interviewed Mark about the Center for Changing Lives (CFCL), and was particularly interested in the green features of the building. 