Announcing - LUM Summer of Service |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - ??? |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, invites you to "be important to a child" this summer by volunteering as a LUM Camp counselor (July 26-30). Please take 60 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See below for more details.
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LUM Summer of Service — Engage for Good |
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Summer is the Perfect Time to Volunteer |
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Believe it or not, summer is the perfect time to engage in volunteer work. While it’s wonderful to serve all year long, summer is an especially good time to get involved in something worthwhile — like Lafayette Urban Ministry — because the needs are great and the opportunities are exciting.
Each summer, LUM has a challenge finding volunteers because student organizations don’t meet and retirees often take a break from volunteering. You and your family typically have more free time in the summer and have more time to volunteer.
Would YOU please consider volunteering during the
LUM Summer of Service?
Volunteers are needed with the LUM food pantries, homeless shelter, youth programs including the full-day, child care program and summer camp, as well as with buildings & grounds. For more information, go to LUMserve.org/volunteer; or email or call Terri Anderson, the new LUM volunteer coordinator (tanderson@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).
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Summer of Service - Volunteer Opportunities |
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Something For Every Schedule & Skill Level |
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Serving at LUM ranges from assisting a client one-on-one to preparing a meal. There are opportunities that fit every schedule, from regular long-term commitments to one time jobs, and weekday, weekend, afternoon or overnight. Some require training, but most just a willing heart and a helping hand. Below is a list of several exciting opportunities to serve at LUM starting this month.
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Needed from 11 a.m. on Monday, July 26 to 4 p.m. on Friday, July 30. With two other staff, oversee a group of ten children during a four-day, overnight camp. Support each child with structured activities. Training is provided. More.
Needed each evening from 8 p.m. - 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. - midnight. Check-in guests, serve meals and distribute bedding & shower items. Training is provided. More.
A simple meal for 44 shelter guests is needed each evening at 8 p.m. Planning and preparing a meal is a great activity for groups. You may stay and serve the meal or drop it off in advance. More.
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Needed each weekday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. Help children with math, reading, arts & crafts and recreation; prepare and serve snack and lunch, and supervise study trips. Training provided. More.
Needed Thursdays & Fridays from 7 a.m. - noon. Check-in clients, enter data, pick up food, assist clients in shopping & organize pantry. More.
Needed each weekday afternoon from noon to 4:30 p.m. It’s a recurring, daytime service opportunity, typically one afternoon every two weeks. Greet guests, answer phones & complete general clerical duties. Training provided. More.
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The Many Benefits of LUM Summer of Service |
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Civic Engagement - Give Lots & Receive Lots |
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Volunteering with LUM gives you the chance to have an immediate positive impact on individuals, children & families in your community, allowing you to see the fruits of your labor.
Civic engagement has benefits for you too. Volunteers often share that the experience expands their knowledge and understanding of others, gives them a sense of purpose, makes them happier, boosts their self-esteem, teaches them a new skill, fires up their brain, and allows them to meet new people and build a community network.
So, follow your passion, find something that excites you, convince a friend or two to join you and make this your “LUM Summer of Service.” For more information, go to LUMserve.org/volunteer; or email or call Terri Anderson, the new LUM volunteer coordinator (tanderson@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).
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LUM Logo Launch Event - Friday, June 11 |
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As LUM celebrates 49 years of ministry to the Greater Lafayette community, the leadership is ready to “Launch” a new look, a new logo and a new brand.
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At the LUM Logo Launch, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, will honor the enduring legacy of Lafayette Urban Ministry. In preparation for the 50th anniversary of LUM, the new logo signifies a new era with the unwavering commitment to offer help and hope to our neighbors in need. Please join us for this historic event and renew your commitment to serving the Greater Lafayette community with LUM. RSVP by emailing your name and the number in your party to lum@LUMserve.org.
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Gift from the Tippe Town & Country 4-H Club |
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Needed Items Donated from Local 4-H Club |
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The members of the Tippe Town & Country 4-H Club recently collected needed items for the guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter. In addition to much need items (toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, deodorant, facial tissues, shampoo, comb, body wash, disposable razor, lip balm & socks), each packet included a handwritten note of love and encouragement.
Greg Willoughby delivered a truckload of items to LUM with his daughter and 10-year 4-H member, Sarah Willoughby. Thank you to Greg and all of the members of Tippe Town & Country 4-H Club for this thoughtful gift.
If you, your company or organization would like to collect items for LUM, please check out our list of “needed item.” Items are listed by “need” and also by program. Some of the Hot Needs are as follows:
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Toilet Paper, Paper Towels, Trash Bags (13 gallon/tall kitchen & 30 gallon)
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Bleach, All Purpose Cleaner (Simple Green concentrate, original scent)
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Coffee (Caffeinated), Sweetener packets (Sugar, Splenda), Powdered Creamer
- Disinfectant Wipes, Disinfectant Spray, Disinfectant Cleaner
You may either ship or drop off items to the LUM Office (420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901). Cash donations are excellent because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. Donations of “needed items” are also welcome and appreciated. To view the LUM Wish List, click HERE.
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