Gustavus Adolphus Learning Center history

1, 2000, affiliated with Tressler Lutheran Services to create Diakon Lutheran Social Ministries.

2001 - Second transitional housing service opens for youth experiencing homelessness in Duluth.

2003 - Cheryl Hastings, Administrative Assistant for the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Programs, takes over as the Head Resident for Carlson International Center.

Residential senior-housing accommodations were also added (in 2005, these health care centers, as well as the small senior-housing community, were sold to another organization).

Blom, P. (2006). God in the raging waters: Stories of love and service following hurricanes Katrina and Rita.

2007 - Overall responsibility for The Crossroads Program moves to Residential Life.

2008 - A projector, speakers, VCR/DVD player, cable TV access and a computer are added to the Community Room of Carlson International Center.

2009 - The Crossroads Program is awarded the Paul Magnuson Award for Leadership and Service for its continuing efforts to present a global perspective to the campus community.

2012 - Residential Life creates a new position called the Faculty/Administrator in Residence (FAIR) with one FAIR being dedicated to the Crossroads Program.

2013 - Five provider partners join forces with LSS to create an Accountable Care Organization to support people with disabilities in living a “My Life, My Choices” life in lower-intensity settings in the community, lowering the cost to taxpayers.

Due to growing enrollment and institutional differences, the MINC Administrative Board voted to dissolve the MINC in April, 2014.

2016 - LSS launched Neighbor to Neighbor Companions, a new private-pay service that helps older adults continue to live safely in their homes.

2017 - The Center for Changing Lives Duluth opened its doors, adding four units to our Renaissance Transitional Housing service and 10 apartments for youth experiencing homelessness.