Meet Susie - LUM Volunteer of the Month |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - The Highlights of 2023 |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director presents a visual recap of the key moments from 2023 through a collection of photographs — showcasing another remarkable year of uplifting lives through LUM. Please take a couple of minutes to watch the video and SHARE with others.
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Give Hope with a Year-End Gift to LUM |
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Ensure That LUM Continues Making a Difference |
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As we approach the close of 2023, we extend our wholehearted gratitude for your continued support of Lafayette Urban Ministry. Your generosity has given us great hope, enabling us to make a significant impact in our community.
This year, however, we face a critical challenge. The costs of providing essential services have surged, while donations have lagged. This imbalance puts our ability to meet the escalating needs of our community at risk. At LUM, our promise of tackling basic human needs and uplifting the people of Greater Lafayette has rarely been more crucial.
In the spirit of the season, we humbly ask for your support with a special year-end gift to Lafayette Urban Ministry. Your contribution, no matter the size, will directly aid in sustaining and expanding our programs, ensuring we can continue to make a positive difference in the lives of those who depend on us.
To make your year-end gift, please visit LUMserve.org/donate, call us at 765-423-2691, or mail your contribution to Lafayette Urban Ministry, 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901-2213. Thank you for considering our appeal. Your support is pivotal in helping us continue our mission.
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LUM Volunteer of the Month - Susie Riley |
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Meet Susie - December Volunteer of the Month |
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Susie Riley has been actively involved with LUM for 18 years. As a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, she has been the LUM Jubilee Christmas coordinator since 2005 and a member of the LUM Board of Directors since 2010, serving as the treasurer on the LUM Executive Committee for a few of those years. She also consistently attends each LUM fundraising event, often with her husband, Mike, and participates in Hunger Hike each year with her church team. Today, Susie continues to serve as a member of the Board of Directors and Jubilee Christmas coordinator for Trinity United Methodist Church and just finished a term on the LUM Finance Team. Her passion for supporting LUM, especially with nurturing and supporting children, is unwavering. In addition to her work ethic and leadership, Susie exudes positivity and radiates cheerfulness. It is for these reasons and more that Susie is bestowed the well-deserved honor of LUM Volunteer of the Month.
When reflecting on “what gives her the most pride in volunteering with LUM,” she shared that, “LUM is the embodiment of faith, hope, grace and goodwill in our community. It gives back pride, love and self-respect to the marginalized, often unseen, around us. It is inspiring to work with the staff, who are committed to the LUM mission and doing all this daily. I am proud and humbled by LUM’s service to others.” Susie encourages others to get involved with LUM adding that, “LUM makes it very easy to volunteer. Every program has one central goal, to empower people, make them feel valued and important in the community. LUM builds our community and makes it stronger. Who wouldn’t want to be a small part of that?”
Join us in congratulating Susie Riley for being selected the LUM Volunteer of the Month for December 2023. If you would like to volunteer with LUM, check out the LUM website or call or email the LUM volunteer coordinator, Terri Anderson (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).
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Include LUM in Your New Year’s Resolution |
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Leave a Legacy with LUM Through Planning Giving |
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As you usher in the coming year, consider setting a goal to establish your own enduring legacy by continuing to support the mission of Lafayette Urban Ministry beyond your lifetime.
The invaluable assistance provided by Lafayette Urban Ministry to our community doesn't happen automatically and relies on your ongoing support. While you have already made a difference in our programs and supported local families during your lifetime, creating a legacy through Planned Giving ensures that the ministry's impact will endure indefinitely.
Contributing to LUM through Planned Giving is a mutually beneficial Estate Planning strategy for both you (the donor) and LUM. Besides the altruistic impact, your gift provides you with tax relief. To learn more, schedule a meeting with your professional advisor. When you're ready to start the conversation, please reach out to Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, via email or phone (wtillett@lumserve.org | 765-423-2691). To make an online donation to LUM, click the button below. For additional information on giving to LUM, visit our website HERE.
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