People helping people through the abundant grace of God.

Led by a volunteer board of directors, Lutheran Social Services of North Florida strives to develop and administer new programs to address unmet social service needs in north Florida. Helping families get back on their feet so they're able to work again is a priority for LSSNF. By providing access to child care and transitional housing, LSSNF is able to break down major hurdles to the success of families.

Lutheran Social Services of North Florida (LSSNF) began as a social ministry effort of Epiphany Lutheran Church in 1988. The goal was to meet what was believed to be critical social service need in the community. LSSNF was established as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in August 1989 with the following mission statement: "Develop and administer programs to address unmet social service needs in north Florida." This mission is carried out by networking with social service providers in the target area and by reviewing currentneeds assessments.

A volunteer board of directors governs LSSNF. This board provides direction to the agency through policysetting and budget approval. In addition, board members join together in various fund raising events.

Staff consists of one full-time executive director who serves both in an administrative and program capacity,a part-time social worker (MS in Counseling and Human Systems) and one part-time receptionist/secretary.Eighty-five percent of the staff's time is invested in service delivery and fifteen percent in administration.