Lutheran Social Services Housing, Inc.
The mission of Lutheran Social Services Housing is to support the continued vitality of North Dakota communities by providing housing and housing-related services.
What We Do
Lutheran Social Services Housing takes a project through the following three phases in order to build community involvement and ensure long term success.
- Identify the Need - When there is limited housing available, people may be forced to move elsewhere. This makes community growth difficult. Lutheran Social Services Housing works with congregations, communities and others in the housing industry to identify housing demand and community needs with a goal of developing sustainable housing projects.
- Build the solution - Lutheran Social Services Housing works in partnership with state and federal housing agencies, businesses and individuals to build real-life solutions. We help bring resources to the community to create and preserve affordable housing.
- Implement the vision - Lutheran Social Services continues its partnership with the community after the project is built by providing on-going property management and helping the community with needed support services.
Portfolio of Possibilities
- Rental Housing - The development of rental housing serves a range of needs, from seniors looking for a low maintenance retirement option to individuals and young families who are not yet ready or interested in home ownership.
- Revitalization of Existing Properties- Abandoned and deteriorating properties can be demoralizing to any community. By transforming existing properties into quality housing, Lutheran Social Services Housing can breathe new life into once treasured buildings.
- Opportunities for Support Services - The development of community spaces in conjunction with housing is an important part of the Lutheran Social Services Housing mission. When space is available for activities such as senior meal programs, educational events and wellness activities, a community prospers socially and emotionally.
Get Involved
There are a variety of ways you can get involved with the work of Lutheran Social Services Housing and make a difference in communities across North Dakota:
Help us identify opportunities by letting us know about specific needs or buildings in a community.
Become a financial partner on a project by investing in an Lutheran Social Services Housing project you may be eligible to receive tax credits and other financial incentives.
Donate land or an existing building as a tax deductible gift.
Donate your time by participating in the construction or the on-going maintenance of a project and, in turn, help to lower costs and keep rents affordable to tenants.
Resources
NDSU Horizons - www.ag.ndsu.edu/horizons
North Dakota Housing Finance Agency- www.ndhfa.org
Housing Assistance Council - www.ruralhome.org
Contact us
Jessica Thomasson, Director
E-mail: jthomasson@lssnd.org
Lutheran Social Services Housing, Inc.
1325 11th Street S.
Fargo, ND 58103
701-271-3207
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Lutheran Social Services accepts housing challenge
Editorial in the Bismarck Tribune
Sept. 28, 2010
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Housing is more
than just
ceilings and walls.
It is one of the keys
to community stability
and individual
well being.
Lutheran Social Services Housing, Inc is a 501(c)3
non-profit corporation
that is a subsidiary of
Lutheran Social Services
of North Dakota
This institution is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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