Our Future: New Faces, New Website & More |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Improved User Experience |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, announces the launch of the new LUM website and shares his excitement for the new & improved user experience. Please take 51 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more information on the new LUM website.
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Our Future - The New Faces of LUM |
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Meet LUM Staff Members - Jeffrey & Angel |
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NEW FACES — Part of the LUM Strategic Plan is to “Investigate ways to increase the ethnic diversity of qualified candidates applying for LUM job openings – and acknowledge that it will increase communication (bilingual) as well as authentic cultural connections and empathy.” It is always good news when progress is achieved; and LUM is proud to introduce you to new faces of LUM – Jeffrey Auguste and Angel Valentín (pictured L to R).
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Jeffrey Auguste has been the director of LUM Homeless Services since 2021. He grew up in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and currently lives in Lafayette, IN. Jeffrey graduated from Lafayette Jeff High School, is finishing up his degree in Social Work at IUPUI and will complete his Master of Social Work by 2025. Jeffrey is fluent in French, Creole-French, and English.
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Angel Valentín has been the director of the LUM Financial Assistanc Program & ID Clinic since November 2022. He grew up in Aguadilla, Puerto Rico and currently lives in West Lafayette. Angel earned a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University. He is fluent in Spanish and English. Watch for more information about Angel in an upcoming eNewsletter.
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Our Future - The New LUM Website |
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New Website Launched - February 2023 |
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NEW WEBSITE — Having a strong web presence is vital for today’s nonprofits, and the LUM website just got better.
After months of planning, LUM is excited to announce the launch of the new LUM website. Overseen by Pablo Malavenda, LUM webmaster, the new site was designed by SFP Web + Media Production (Lafayette, IN).
LUM is confident that you will find the new website more user friendly — and will make your connection to LUM more meaningful. Please take some time to browse around the new LUM website soon — LUMserve.org.
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Our Future - The New LUM Plan |
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LUM Lift Off: A Plan for the Next Half Century |
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Increasing accessibility by removing barriers, enhancing the experience & increasing awareness of LUM;
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Creating transformative experiences for those LUM serves: and
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Committing to sustainability by focusing on LUM financial, human and physical facility & environmental resources.
The plan consists of five-year goals and one-year, renewable action plans. Progress has been made on all of the goals. Stay tuned for more developments.
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Our Future - Retreat Kicks Off New Year |
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LUM Staff Members Gather for Annual Retreat |
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This year’s retreat focused on improving the “teamwork, communication, and productivity" for the group by using the DiSC personal assessment tool. Vickie Maris, certified trainer & authorized partner with Everything DiSC® , led the retreat. It was a fun & powerful day — everyone was open-minded, eager to learn and excited about the topic. DiSC gave the LUM staff members a common language to better understand themselves and those with whom they regularly interact at LUM. The retreat has given LUM staff the knowledge needed to increase understanding and improve future working relationships. The LUM board president, vice president and treasurer also participated.
The retreat concluded with a visit to the bowling alleys for some spirited recreation. Everyone is now refreshed and motivated to work as a team to improve their work with clients, guests, volunteers, community partners, children, students, parents & families.
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Pictured above L to R: Row 1 - Gayle Koning, Jeffrey Auguste, Mady Lester;
Row 2 - Leanna Giltmier, Terri Anderson, Tricia Sembroski, Kristi Hogue & Mark Buche;
Row 3 - Josh Prokopy, Christian Gallo, Pablo Malavenda, Linda Tripp, Wes Tillett, Frederick Clark & Patrick Renfroe; Not pictured - Deb Parent, Bre Stewart, Barb Tyner & Angel Valentín.
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