Lutheran Social Services Announces Joe Ball as New COO

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) - a leading provider of social services programs in Southern California – named seasoned nonprofit professional Joe Ball as their new COO.

Joe has over 20 years of diversified operations, finance, and quality management experience in both a for-profit technical manufacturing and nonprofit social service environment. Prior to joining LSSSC, he served as COO for Charitable Ventures, a nonprofit dedicated to providing fiscal sponsorship and incubation services to charitable projects in Orange County.

LSSSC President and CEO Dr. LaSharnda Beckwith said, “Joe is a dedicated, ethical, mission-focused leader and we’re very pleased to have him on board.”

Licensed in six counties, Lutheran Social Services provides local programs, case management and initiatives including ending homelessness, supporting victims of violence, feeding the hungry, supporting mental health recovery, connecting with seniors and mentoring youth.

“I’m excited to join Lutheran Social Services at a time of growth and expansion of services for people who need them the most. I’m honored to be a part of the LSSSC team and will take great pride in helping achieve the organization’s mission and goals,” said Ball.

Joe holds both a Bachelor of Science degree in Management and a Master of Business Administration, Finance emphasis, from Pepperdine University.

With the ability to communicate and achieve both short and long-term objectives, he believes as Aristotle said, “excellence is never an accident. It is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, and intelligent execution.”

For more information about Lutheran Social Services Southern California visit, www.lsssc.org or call (714) 685-1800.

About Lutheran Social Services of Southern California

Lutheran Social Services of Southern California (LSSSC) has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to helping the most vulnerable families and individuals in Southern California for 78 years. LSSSC is a social ministry organization with Lutheran Services of America, one of the largest health and human service networks in America. Partners and funders include the San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health, U.S. Departments of Education, Housing and Urban Development and Health and Human Services. LSSSC dates back to 1944 when a handful of congregants from Lutheran churches in San Diego began providing services and resources to veterans returning home. This group joined with like-minded congregants in Los Angeles and formed Lutheran Social Services in 1946. Today, LSSSC employs close to 200 caring and dedicated staff delivering more than 30 programs across six counties that embrace, equip and empower vulnerable individuals in Southern California.

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