2016 – eNewsletter Archive
2016 – LUM eNewsletters
December 29, 2016 – Happy New Year! (PDF)
December 22, 2016 – Merry Christmas from LUM (PDF)
- It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year
- Consider an End-of-the-Year Gift to LUM
December 15, 2016 – Jubilee Christmas Recap (PDF)
- Jubilee Christmas—Making the Season Bright
- Sincere Jubilee Christmas Thank You’s
- “In Times of Fear” by Bishop Doherty
- “That’s How the Light Gets In” by Jud Dolphin
- Consider an End-of-the-Year Gift to LUM
December 1, 2016 – Jubilee Christmas is Coming (PDF)
- Only 8 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- Hunger Hike Exceeds Goal AGAIN
- Staff & Board Attend Diversity Workshop
- Upcoming Events — Benefit LUM
November 23, 2016 – Turkey Trot 5K — TOMORROW (PDF)
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk—Join the Fun
- Denver Mattress Matches Gifts—THIS Month
- TT5K Run — Volunteers Still Needed
November 22, 2016 – Turkey Trot — Register NOW (PDF)
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk — THIS Thursday
- Denver Mattress Matches Gifts—THIS Month
- TT5K Run — Volunteers Still Needed
November 17, 2016 – Join the Thanksgiving Fun (PDF)
- 7 Days to Community Thanksgiving 2016
- LUM Opens “Winter Warming Station”
- Denver Mattress Matches Gifts to LUM
- Port of Hope – Raises More Than $10,000
- Only 22 Days to Jubilee Christmas
- Immigration Clinic Shares CLINIC Advice
November 10, 2016 – Maximize Your Gift to LUM (PDF)
- DMC Matches Gifts to LUM through Nov. 30
- 2 Weeks to Community Thanksgiving 2016
- 29 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- Meet Ben — New Tax Assistance Director
- Become a Tax Volunteer – Make a Difference
- We’re Almost Out – LUM Needs Paper Towels
November 8, 2016 – November Fun with LUM (PDF)
October 28, 2016 – Join the Fun in November (PDF)
- Port of Hope – Make Your Reservation Today
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk – — Early Registration — By 10/31
October 27, 2016 – After School Program Improvements (PDF)
- After School Program Open House
- LUM Emergency Shelter Needs Bath Towels
- Become a Tax Volunteer—Make a Difference
- TUESDAY—Denver Mattress Matches Gifts
- 4 Weeks to Community Thanksgiving 2016
- 43 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- “Sig Days of Service” — THIS Weekend
October 25, 2016 – Join the Fun in November (PDF)
October 21, 2016 – Join the Fun – Exciting New LUM Events (PDF)
October 20, 2016 – Fall Happenings at LUM (PDF)
- 5 Weeks to Community Thanksgiving 2016
- Only 50 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- November—Denver Mattress Matches Gifts
- Rent-A-Rower 2016 — Ready to Help YOU
- “Sig Days of Service” — THIS Weekend
October 18, 2016 – Join the Fun – Exciting New LUM Events (PDF)
October 13, 2016 – The Torchbearers (PDF)
- Celebrating Indiana’s Faith Leaders
- Joe Micon – Indiana Bicentennial Torchbearer
- LUM Hosts Purdue Religious Leaders
- Port of Hope – Make Your Reservations Today
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk – Register Today
- Rent-A-Rower 2016 – Ready to Help YOU
- “Sig Days of Service” – THIS Weekend
October 11, 2016 – Exciting New LUM Events (PDF)
October 6, 2016 – A Busy Autumn So Far (PDF)
- Captured Moments of Service & Greatness
- Port of Hope – You’re Invited – Nov. 10
- Meet Chris – New LUM Maintenance Director
- Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Benefits LUM
- 64 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- “Sig Days of Service” for Jubilee Christmas
- 48 Days to Community Thanksgiving 2016
September 29, 2016 – Immigration Clinic Milestones (PDF)
- LUM Client – Becomes US Citizen
- Port of Hope – You’re Invited – Nov. 10
- Meet Lafayetta – New LUM Custodian
- Meet the LUM “Seasonal” Staff
- Meet Amanda – New LUM Intern
- Rent-A-Rower 2016 — Ready to Help YOU
September 15, 2016 – Hunger Hike is Almost Here
- Hunger Hike—Join the Fun—This Weekend
- 69 Days to Thanksgiving Dinner 2016
- 85 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2016
- Remember LUM in Your Will
- Rent-A-Rower 2016 — 4 More Opportunities
- LUM Immigration Clinic Seeks Volunteers
- Micon Gets Back In The Classroom
September 12, 2016 – Remembering Sally Ruth Mak (PDF)
- Sally Mak — Mother, Wife, Teacher, Servant
- Memorial Service for Sally Mak
September 9, 2016 – Only 8 Days Till Hunger Hike 2016 (PDF)
- DONATE directly to Hunger Hike — click HERE
- Be a Hunger Hike FUNDRAISER —Register HERE
— create a fundraising page, get pledges and donations, then Hike - RUN in the HH5K Run on Saturday, Sept. 17 — Sign Up HERE
- Donate to a Hiker or Hunger HikeTEAM — click HERE
- For MORE information aboutHunger Hike events — click HERE
- VOLUNTEER at Hunger Hike & HH5K Run — click HERE
September 8, 2016 – Shelter for the Homeless (PDF)
- LUM Emergency Shelter—A Year of Change
- Hunger Hike—Help the Cause & Have Fun Too
- Paid Part-time Position—Repair & Maintenance
- Spanish Conversation Tables — Next Week
- LUM Citizenship Classes — Next Week
September 1, 2016 – Get Involved with LUM (PDF)
- Hunger Hike—Positive Impact & Fun Too
- Hunger Hike—Volunteers Opportunities
- LUM Immigration Clinic Seeks Volunteers
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Help with Upcoming Holidays at LUM
- More LUM Volunteer Opportunities
August 25, 2016 – Get Engaged & Fight Hunger (PDF)
- Hunger Hike Co-chairs Kick Off Fundraising
- Needed: Hikers, Walkers, Teams & Runners
- LUM Immigration Clinic Seeks Volunteers
- Spanish Conversation Tables — Begin Soon
- LUM Offers Citizenship Classes
August 23, 2016 – Hunger Hike 2016 (PDF)
- Needed: Hikers, Walkers, Teams & Runners
- 7 Things You Can Do NOW to Help
- Purdue Coaches Team Up to Fight Hunger
- Indiana Hunger Stats — Did You Know?
August 18, 2016 – Looking Toward the Fall (PDF)
- Bishop Offers Thoughts on Poverty & More
- Purdue/Harrison High Grad Earns GOLD
- LUM After School Program in Full Swing
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Needed: Hikers, Walkers, Teams & Runners
- Help with Upcoming Holidays at LUM
- Paid Part-time Position — LUM Custodian
- Faith & Action: David Brooks & Tavis Smiley
August 11, 2016 – Summer’s Over at LUM (PDF)
- LUM Camp—Best Camp Ever—Best Year Ever
- Summer’s Over for LUM 5th Quarter
- Pizza & Perspectives with Bishop Doherty
- Hunger Hike 2016 – Register Today
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
August 4, 2016 – ASP Starts Next Tuesday (PDF)
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Hunger Hike 2016 – Register Today
- LUM Students Need Snacks ASAP
- Save the Dates — LUM Programs — 2016
- Pizza & Perspectives with Bishop Doherty
August 1, 2016 – LUM Camp 2016 Kick Off (PDF)
- On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away
- You’re Invited to LUM Camp—Wednesday
- LUM Camp Parents & Counselors Prepare
July 28, 2016 – New Website for Clients (PDF)
- LUM Launches Client Information Website
- LUM After School Program — 30% Increase
- You’re Invited to LUM Camp — Next Week
- Pizza & Perspectives with Bishop Doherty
- Harrison Student’s Birthday Gift to LUM
- Creasy Springs Donates Truckload of Food
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get a Head Start
July 21, 2016 – The Say’s Firefly Project (PDF)
- LUM Students Writing Letters for Fireflies
- LUM Youth Programs Need Volunteers
- You’re Invited to LUM Camp 2016
- Last Call for LUM Camp Counselors
- Hunger Hike 2016 – Get a Head Start
July 14, 2016 – LUM Builds Strong Children (PDF)
- 5th Quarter – Sixth Summer & Going Strong
- Daybreak Rotary – Good Community Partners
- LUM Youth Programs Need Volunteers
- Last Call for LUM Camp Counselors
- LUM Immigration Clinic News
- Hunger Hike 2016 – Get a Head Start
July 7, 2016 – Celebrating the Rev. Ron Elly (PDF)
- A Celebration of the Life of Ron Elly
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM Job Opportunity — Shelter Security
- Save the Dates — LUM Programs — 2016
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get a Head Start
June 29, 2016 – Remembering Ron Elly (PDF)
- The Rev. Ronald D. Elly’s Impact on LUM
- Elly Remembered
- Elly’s Celebration of Life
- Bread & Broth Café: Mission Dinner TONIGHT
June 24, 2016 – Summer Needs at LUM (PDF)
- LUM Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM Citizenship Classes Have Started
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get a Head Start
June 23, 2016 – Micon Will Carry the Torch (PDF)
- Micon Selected for Bicentennial Torch Relay
- LUM Students Learn About Fireflies
- Youth Groups — Service Day at LUM
- Purdue & Harrison Alumna, Olympics-Bound
- Crawford Farm Featured at Garden Show
June 16, 2016 – A Week of Reflection (PDF)
- LUM Member Churches Reflect on Orlando
- Summer Fun for LUM Students
- Luna Moth Spotted in LUM Prairie Grass
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get a Head Start
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
- “Dash & Dine” Benefited LUM
June 9, 2016 – First Quarter Program Updates (PDF)
- LUM Programs — Impact (So Far) in 2016
- Meet the LUM Summer Intern – Samantha
- Creasy Springs Health — $500 Award to LUM
- LUM Camp — Celebrating the Bicentennial
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get a Head Start
June 2, 2016 – Meet the LUM Staff (PDF)
- The Staff of Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Meet the 5th Quarter Teachers
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get Started NOW
- Creasy Springs “Dash & Dine” Benefits LUM
May 26, 2016 – Summer is Here (PDF)
- 5th Quarter Summer Learning Has Begun
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- LDS Missionaries Assist LUM — Again
- Hunger Hike 2016 — Get Started NOW
- US Bill Impacts Local School Lunch Program
- Creasy Springs “Dash & Dine” Benefits LUM
- THIS SATURDAY—Marine Corps League 5K
May 19, 2016 – Mark Your Calendars 2016 (PDF)
- 2016 LUM Programs – Save the Dates
- Meet the LUM Summer Intern – Kathrine
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
- LUM Job Opportunity – Security Staff
- For Sale – Automatic Folding Machine
- Marine Corps League Memorial 5K – May 28
May 12, 2016 – Mavericks Serve & Eagles Give (PDF)
- McCutcheon HS Golf Team Serves Homeless
- Eagles 347 Present $4,350 Gift to LUM
- Meet Connie — LUM Summer Receptionist
- Immigration 101 Workshop—St. Lawrence
- CHF Update on Indiana Redistricting Reform
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- Goodwill Clothing Drive—THIS SATURDAY
May 6, 2016 – Give LUM Camp to a Local Child (PDF)
May 5, 2016 – Events, Earth Day & Advocacy (PDF)
- Immigration Clinic — Events & Celebrations
- LUM Students Celebrate Earth Day 2016
- Campaign for Hoosier Families — Recruiting
- CHF Bill Watch — Addiction & Recovery Act
- Volunteer LUM Receptionist Needed
- Sunday Noon Meal — Service Opportunity
April 28, 2016 – LUM Awarded $21,800 (PDF)
- LUM Shelter to Benefit CDBG Grants
- LUM Board Honors Former Shelter Guest
- 5th Quarter – Summer Volunteers Needed
- Thanks to the LUM Interns
- “Shell” Dedicated to Former Board Member
- Sunday Noon Meal – Service Opportunity
- Goodwill Clothing Drive is a Win-Win
April 22, 2016 – Cultural Exchange Next Week (PDF)
- Cultural Exchange & Potluck Luncheon
- Food Pantry Volunteers Celebrated
- Haley Earns Peer Counseling Certificate
- TODAY – CHF Get to Know You Event
- Current Volunteer Needs at LUM
- UU Clothing Drive Benefits LUM Clients
April 20, 2016 – LUM Follies Success & More (PDF)
- LUM Follies Raises $13K+ For Emergency Aid
- LUM Follies—Acknowledgements & Thanks
- FRIDAY— LUM CHF Resource Event
- ASPIN Health Navigator Assists LUM Clients
- LUM Outreach — Chicken, Worship & Forum
- Boiler ESTEEM Installs New Floor in Shelter
- Mareewan — Friend of Immigration Clinic
April 14, 2016 – Opportunities to Serve (PDF)
- Sunday Noon Meal — Group Opportunities
- LUM Follies: Special Night | Great Cause
- Current Volunteer Needs at LUM
- Chicken Dinner for Good Neighbor Projects
- Goodwill Clothes Drive Benefits LUM Clients
April 13, 2016 – LUM Follies Mission Moment (PDF)
- LUM Follies Impact on Local Individuals
- LUM Follies — Two Days Away — Excitement!
- Good Samaritan Fund
- The Follies Menu
- LUM Follies Talent
April 8, 2016 – Good Samaritan Fund Client (PDF)
- LUM Follies Supports Families Like Gwen’s
- LUM Follies – One Week Away – Excitement!
- Good Samaritan Fund
- The Follies Menu
- LUM Follies Talent
April 7, 2016 – LUM Outreach to Community (PDF)
- Stockwell UMC & Black Lives Matter Forum
- LUM Follies: Special Night | Great Cause
- LUM Student Wins Poster Competition
- Chicken Dinner for Good Neighbor Projects
- Goodwill Clothes Drive Benefits LUM Clients
April 5, 2016 – Good Samaritan Fund Follies (PDF)
- LUM Follies
- The Follies Talent
- The Follies Menu
March 31, 2016 – AA Meetings Begin at LUM (PDF)
- LUM Offers New AA Meeting to Clients
- LUM Follies — Special Night for Special Fund
- Creasy Springs Donates $5,065 to LUM
- MONDAY — Black Lives Matter Open House
- Goodwill Clothes Drive Benefits LUM Clients
March 29, 2016 – Good Samaritan Fund Follies (PDF)
- LUM Follies
- The Follies Talent
- The Follies Menu
March 24, 2016 – LUM Follies, Reserve Today (PDF)
- LUM Follies – Special Night for Special Fund
- Easter Egg Hunt — Free Community Event
- Goodwill Clothes Drive Benefits LUM Clients
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
March 22, 2016 – Good Samaritan Fund Follies (PDF)
- Worthy Cause | Great Dinner | Lively Show
- Follies Menu
- Follies Talent Update — Great Show
- Follies Fellowship — Wonderful Company
March 17, 2016 – Happy St. Patrick’s Day (PDF)
- LUM Follies — Fun Night for Important Fund
- Regarding Immigration Executive Actions
- Boiler ESTEEM Leaders Serve LUM
- Easter Egg Hunt — Free Community Event
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day
March 15, 2016 – Good Samaritan Fund Follies (PDF)
- Great Dinner | Great Cause | Great Show | Great Company
- Follies Menu — Great Dinner
- Follies Talent — Great Show
- Follies Fellowship — Great Company
- Register NOW online
March 10, 2016 – Row-A-Thon Raises $8,542 (PDF)
- Purdue Crew Donates $8,542 to LUM
- LUM Follies – Fun Event & Important Cause
- PBS Frontline: “Poor Kids”
- Current LUM Volunteer Opportunities
March 7, 2016 – LUM Programs & Services (PDF)
March 3, 2016 – Tax Assistance: Stats So Far (PDF)
- Tax Assistance Program — In Full Swing
- Tippecanoe 4-H — Teach LUM Students
- Volunteer Spotlight—Shelter & Bulk Mail
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
- Make Your Reservation Today — LUM Follies
- Office Space—For Rent—West Lafayette
February 25, 2016 – Social Justice Reflection (PDF)
- Jud Dolphin Asks “What About God’s Justice?”
- Join the Fun — 5th Annual LUM “Follies”
- Immigration Clinic – Seeks Volunteers
- Free Haircuts — Plus Love, Hope & Respect
- Sunday Noon Meal — Volunteer Coordinators Needed
- Thanks to First United Methodist Church – Music Ministries
February 18, 2016 – Meet Our Tax Volunteer (PDF)
- Meet Andrea — Volunteer Tax Preparer
- Meet Gina — New LUM Shelter Director
- THIS SUNDAY — Music Ministries Concert
- LUM “Follies” — Mark Your Calendars
- Thanks, Eagles 347 — Gatsby Valentine’s Ball
- Trinity UMC — Part-time Maintenance Needed
February 11, 2016 – “Enhanced” After School Program (PDF)
- Meet a Muslim – After School Program
- Report from the LUM Staff Retreat
- Spotlight on Tax Assistance Volunteers
- Annual Purdue Row-A-Thon Benefits LUM
- Meet Rob — New LUM Maintenance Director
- Gatsby Valentine’s Ball to Benefit LUM
- Music Ministries Concert to Benefit LUM
February 5, 2016 – 5th Quarter — Proven Success (PDF)
February 4, 2016 – 2015 Year in Review (PDF)
- LUM Annual Report 2015
- Annual Purdue Row-A-Thon to Benefit LUM
- Spanish Conversation Tables — Next Week
- Gatsby Valentine’s Ball to Benefit LUM
- Music Ministries Concert to Benefit LUM
- 2016 LUM Programs — Save the Dates
- 4/15 — LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies
- 8/1-5 — LUM Camp
- 9/17-18 — Hunger Hike
- 11/24 — Community Thanksgiving Celebration
- 12/10 — Jubilee Christmas
January 28, 2016 – Music & Rowing to Benefit LUM (PDF)
- Music Ministries Concert to Benefit LUM
- Annual Purdue Row-A-Thon to Benefit LUM
- FYI – LUM Board Action – December 2015
- MyFreeTaxes – File Your Taxes for Free
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
- Spanish Conversation Tables – Weekly – Free
- Paid Part-time Position – Repair & Maintenance
January 27, 2016 – Volunteer with LUM in 2016 (PDF)
- Current Volunteer Opportunities with LUM
- Sunday Noon Meal – Volunteer Coordinator
- Shelter – Overnight Volunteers
- Tax Assistance Program – Tax Preparers
- LUM Camp – Volunteer Counselors
January 26, 2016 – Job Opening at LUM (PDF)
- Paid Part-time Position – Repair & Maintenance
January 21, 2016 – New Year, New Faces (PDF)
- LUM Board Officers – Begin New Term
- Meet Clarinda – New LUM Program Director
- Meet the New LUM Interns
- Purdue Row-A-Thon – Benefits LUM
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
- Spanish Conversation Tables – Weekly – Free
January 14, 2016 – Volunteer with LUM in 2016 (PDF)
- New Year’s Resolution: Volunteer with LUM
- Volunteer – LUM Tax Assistance Program
- Overnight Shelter Volunteers Needed
- LUM Volunteer Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM Emergency Shelter – Wind Chill Impact
- Eberts Memorial Library – Dedication
- Prayer Service for Christian Unity – Tuesday
January 7, 2016 – Hunger Hike Raises $101,282 (PDF)
- Hunger Hike 2015 Exceeds Fundraising Goal
- LUM Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
- Turkey Trot 2015 – Raises $11,500 for LUM
- Exchange Club Donates $500 to LUM Camp
- Become a Tax Volunteer – Make a Difference
Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News
LUM in the News for 2016:
- 12/14/16 – WLFI – Lafayette homeless shelters have openings just in time for cold snap
- 12/14/16 – JC Online – Dressing in layers critical for survival
- 12/13/16 – WLFI – LUM’s warming station is open as temps begin
- 12/12/16 – WLFI – 36 years later, Jubilee Christmas continues to make the season bright
- 12/10/16 – JC Online – Jubilee brings Christmas to 681 households
- 12/1/16 – WLFI – Hunger Hike announces another record-breaking year
- 12/1/16 – WLFI – Donate a toy at the Purdue Christmas Show to help LUM’s Jubilee Christmas
- 11/24/16 – JC Online – Volunteers choose serving over stuffing
- 11/24/16 – WLFI – 5th annual Turkey Trot brings in donations and love
- 11/24/16 – WLFI – LUM hosts 30th annual Community Thanksgiving Celebration
- 11/17/16 – JC Online – Girls Pint Out pairs good beer with good works
- 11/12/16 – JC Online – Fear, uncertainty for Lafayette immigrants
- 11/10/16 – WLFI – Music, food, drinks help raise funds for LUM Immigration Clinic
- 11/9/16 – WLFI – Port of Hope to raise money for LUM Immigration Clinic
- 11/7/16 – JC Online – Immigration Clinic holds first fundraiser
- 11/2/16 – WLFI – Turkey Trot and Community Thanksgiving Celebration part of LUM’s busy Thanksgiving Day plans
- 10/26/16 – WLFI – After school program takes on “spooky” theme for a day
- 9/23/16 – WLFI – Lafayette Christian School’s principal keeps promise after students surpass fundraising goal
- 9/18/16 – WLFI – Community takes steps to stop hunger
- 9/18/16 – JC Online – Community Gathers for Hunger Hike
- 9/17/16 – WLFI – Hunger Hike helps feed those in need
- 9/7/16 – WLFI – Hunger Hike less than two weeks away
- 8/24/16 – WLFI – Hunger Hike 2016 gets off on the right foot
- 6/29/16 – JC Online – Ron Elly was an ecumenical game changer
- 5/6/16 – JC Online – Unsung Heroes: Showing People Their Value
- 4/22/16 – The Exponent – Campaign for Hoosier Families supports Lafayette Community
- 4/17/16 – WLFI – Panel discusses citizen input on redistricting
- 3/25/16 – WLFI – Time running out for free tax service
- 3/7/16 – WLFI – Boatloads of Good Samaritans
- 2/3/16 – JC Online – OpEd: Guided by faith, not fear, on refugees
- 1/27/16 – JC Online – Agencies offer free ways to file taxes
- 1/19/16 – The Exponent – The endless fight against chronic homelessness
- 1/17/16 – JC Online – Local woman creates diversity library
- 1/4/16 – WLFI – 2015 Hunger Hike sets record, raises over $100,000
- 1/4/16 – JC Online – Hunger Hike surpasses $100K goal