Autumn is Here! Time to Get Engaged at LUM! |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Hunger Hike Victory Lap |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his pride in Hunger Hike 2022 on its 30th Anniversary. Please take 60 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.
Hunger Hike 2022 this past Sunday, September 18, had a BIG TURNOUT and a BIG IMPACT. For 30 years, Hunger Hike has brought much needed attention — and raised more than $2.2 million — to overcome malnutrition, food insecurity & hunger locally, regionally & globally. So far, more than $110,000 has been raised, surpassing the goal of $100,000. Donations are still being accepted. To read more about Hunger Hike 2022, click HERE.
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Fall Engagement Opportunities at LUM |
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LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast |
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Thursday, November 24 – Noon – Thanksgiving Day
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The LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast is a true community event, where everyone is welcome on Thanksgiving Day (11/24) for a FREE holiday feast. LUM relies on donations of money, food & supplies, and time from the community. More than 800 meals will be served. Here are a three ways YOU can help the LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast:
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DONATE - Monetary donations are ideal because it gives LUM the ability to use the money where it is needed the most. To donate, click HERE.
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NEEDED ITEMS - Donate food items, prepared food, and/or supplies. To donate food & needed items, click HERE
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VOLUNTEER - To sign up to volunteer, click HERE
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LUM Food Pantries - West Lafayette & Lafayette |
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Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon
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The LUM Food Pantries (Downtown Lafayette & West Lafayette, IN) need your support this fall & winter. The pandemic and the cost of food & fuel are impacting local families as well as food banks. Here are a few ways YOU can help LUM continue to meet the growing demand for basic food, paper products and personal hygiene items.
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DONATIONS - Monetary donations are ideal because the money will be used where it is needed the most.
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GIVING GARDENERS – If you wish to donate fresh vegetables, herbs and fruit from your garden, simply drop off your items when the LUM Food Pantries are open (Thursday & Friday mornings). Learn more.
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NEEDED ITEMS – Families need paper products, cleaning supplies, infant products and personal hygiene items. Purchase the needed items and drop off or shop online and have items shipped. Plus, if you use Amazon Smile, LUM will get 0.5% of your eligible purchase. Go to smile.amazon.com, select “Lafayette Urban Ministry,” and order needed items. Learn more.
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HOST A DRIVE – Coordinate a “drive” for the LUM Food Pantries at your church, organization or business — or at your next event, like a birthday party or business meeting/social. Check the LUM Wish List and keep it simple. For example, sponsor a Toilet Paper Drive for all programs, Socks Drive for the Emergency Shelter, or Snacks Drive for the After School Program. Learn more.
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LUM Emergency Shelter & Winter Warming Station |
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Every Night – 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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Will you help us continue to serve those in our community who are experiencing homelessness? Your gift of $50, $100, $250, $500, or $1,000 to the LUM Homeless Services will help LUM continue to provide help and hope to those experiencing homelessness during this difficult time. Four Ways YOU can help the LUM Emergency Shelter and Winter Warming Station are as follows:
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Make a Monetary DONATION, click HERE
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Sign up to VOLUNTEER, click HERE
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Donate Needed ITEMS, click HERE
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Prepare a MEAL for LUM guests, click HERE
Your financial generosity is not only an act of hospitality toward those with no home of their own, it is also an investment in the health and safety of the greater community. If you’re interested or need more information, click HERE — or email or call Jeffrey Auguste (jauguste@lumserve.org | 765-423-2691).
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LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run – Thanksgiving Morning |
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It's Time for the Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run |
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Be the first to sign up for 5K run for a great cause on Thanksgiving morning. On Thursday, November 24, LUM will sponsor the Turkey Trot 5K Run at 8:30 a.m. on the Cattail Trail Loop in the Celery Bog Nature Area in West Lafayette. This is a professionally timed run open to all levels of runners, joggers and walkers. It is a fun, family event. The registration fee is $35 for adults and $10 for youth, 13 years old and younger. All proceeds fund each of the LUM programs (assistance, food, youth, and homeless services), which directly benefit local households and individuals. For more information and to register to participate in the Turkey Trot 5K Run, go to turkeytrot5krun.org.
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Join Us Eileen Weiss Retirement Celebration |
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Wed., Sept. 28 | 7 p.m. | First Christian Church |
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Eileen Hession Weiss, LUM Business Manager, will retire at the end of this month, and you are invited to attend her retirement celebration. The details are as follows:
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DATE – NEXT Wednesday, September 28
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TIME – 7 p.m.
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PLACE – First Christian Church, 329 N 6th St, Lafayette, IN
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RSVP by Monday, September 26 by clicking the button below
In lieu of gifts, Eileen has requested a personal note or card and a tribute donation to Lafayette Urban Ministry. To make a tribute donation, click the button below.
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LUM is Hiring - Financial Assistance Director |
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Half-time | Salaried | Benefits | Weekday Hours |
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Lafayette Urban Ministry is looking for an experienced individual who can help our clients with financial emergencies, provide assistance, and find the resources they need to manage difficulties they are currently facing. Successful candidates will oversee a talented team of volunteers who see a full caseload, meet with clients to determine their current needs and advise clients on what kind of help is available, and submit paperwork on time to get assistance. Our ideal candidate has at least two years of experience with client relations preferably as a social worker and has experience working with a diverse population of individuals and families.
Anticipated start date is December 1, 2022. Applications will be reviewed starting September 30, 2022. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter online. To begin, click HERE. If you have any questions, please email careers@LUMserve.org. Please SHARE with others who may be interested and qualified.
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Voter Registration Deadline is Approaching |
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Election Day - Tuesday, November 8 |
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Here are the important dates & deadlines for the election on Tuesday, November 8, 2022:
Registration Deadline - Must be turned in, submitted online or postmarked by Tuesday, October 11
Absentee Ballot Deadlines
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Ballot Request must be received by Thursday, October 27
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Ballots Deadline: In person, submitted by noon on Monday, November 7; By mail, county election officials must receive not later than 6 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 8
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