2017 – eNewsletter Archive
2017 – LUM eNewsletters
December 31, 2017 – Thank You for Being a Friend in 2017
December 30, 2017 – Before the Ball Drops, Invest in LUM
December 24, 2017 – Merry Christmas to You & Your Family
December 14, 2017 – Jubilee Christmas Assisted 682 Local Families
- Impacting 1,945 Children in Tippecanoe County
- Hunger Hike 2017 – Raises Over $110,000
- Share a Gift with LUM This Christmas Season
December 7, 2017 – Jubilee Christmas is Here!
- Volunteers & Donations Still Needed
- Give to LUM in Lieu of Gifts – Honor a Friend
- Collect Items for LUM – In Place of Gift Exchange
- Port of Hope Success – Community Effort
- Do You Have a CAR You No Longer Need?
November 30, 2017 – Jubilee Christmas Countdown = 9 Days
- Jubilee Christmas Needs Volunteer “Elves” & Toys
- Double Your Donation Until TOMORROW
- Do You Have a CAR You No Longer Need?
- Collect Items for LUM – In Place of Gift Exchange
November 24, 2017 – Double Your Donation Until December 1st
- Holder Bedding $2,500 Match Program
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration Serves 800+
- Turkey Trot 5K Run 2017 Raises $20,000
- Jubilee Christmas Countdown = 14 Days
- “Hire a Sig” & Benefit LUM Jubilee Christmas
November 16, 2017 – Double Your Donation
- Holder Bedding $2,500 Match Program
- Port of Hope – Wonderful Success
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration NEEDS
- Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Jubilee Christmas is Coming
- “Hire a Sig” & Benefit LUM Jubilee Christmas
- Holiday Bazaar – Creasy Springs Health
November 9, 2017 – Port of Hope TONIGHT
- Port of Hope – TONIGHT – Tickets at Door
- Meet David – New LUM Shelter Director
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration NEEDS
- “Hire a Sig” & Benefit LUM Jubilee Christmas
- Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Jubilee Christmas
- Purdue Students Plan LUM Halloween Party
- LUM Shelter Needs Cleaning Supplies
November 7, 2017 – Port of Hope – THIS Thursday
November 2, 2017 – Port of Hope – NEXT Thursday, November 9
- Port of Hope – Fundraising Event for the LUM Immigration Clinic
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration NEEDS
- Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Jubilee Christmas
- Grace United Methodist Church Serves LUM
October 26, 2017 – VOLUNTEER Opportunities at LUM this Fall/Winter
- Port of Hope Volunteer Opportunities
- Jubilee Christmas Volunteer Opportunities
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration Volunteer Opportunities
- Turkey Trot 5K Run Volunteer Opportunities
- After School Program Volunteer Opportunities
- Emergency Shelter Volunteer Opportunities
October 25, 2017 – LUM Fall & Winter Programs – Get Engaged
- Port of Hope – Thursday, November 9
- Thanksgiving Day Events – November 23
– Community Thanksgiving Celebration | Turkey Trot 5K Run - Jubilee Christmas – December 9
October 24, 2017 – Upcoming Events THIS Sunday
- Bread for the World – Remarks & Update
- Hurricane Relief Concert featuring Carrie Newcomer
October 19, 2017 – LUM Students Visit the Great Pumpkin Patch
- Halloween Fun for the LUM Students
- Port of Hope – Thursday, November 9
- Paper Towels Needed ASAP
- Countdown to Thanksgiving = 34 Days
- Jubilee Christmas Countdown = 50 Days
- HUNGER HIKE Support Still Needed
October 12, 2017 – Meet the LUM Thanksgiving Leadership Team
- Kathy F. Parker – Director, Thanksgiving Dinner
- Josh Prokopy – Director, Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Port of Hope
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration
- Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Jubilee Christmas
- Crestview Community Church Volunteers
- Hunger Hike is Not Quite There Yet!
October 9, 2017 – Attention Runners!
October 12, 2017 – Meet the LUM Thanksgiving Leadership Team
- Kathy F. Parker – Director, Thanksgiving Dinner
- Josh Prokopy – Director, Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Port of Hope
- Community Thanksgiving Celebration
- Turkey Trot 5K Run
- Jubilee Christmas
- Crestview Community Church Volunteers
- Hunger Hike is Not Quite There Yet!
October 5, 2017 – LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
- LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
- You Are Invited – Port of Hope 2017
- LUM — Third Quarter Caseload Update
- 48 Days to Thanksgiving Day
- 64 Days to Jubilee Christmas
- HUNGER HIKE – Not Quite Reached the Goal
September 28, 2017 – Port of Hope, You’re Invited
- You Are Invited – Port of Hope 2017
- LUM Community Thanksgiving Celebration
- LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run
- LUM Jubilee Christmas – Family Assistance
- Has HUNGER HIKE Reached the Goal? Not Yet!
- TOMORROW – Celebrate the Life of Ray Ewry
- Creasy Springs Food Drive Benefits LUM
- TONIGHT – Dine at HU-HOT for Hunger Hike
- Save the Dates – More “Dine Out for Hunger Hike” events
September 21, 2017 – Hunger Hike 2017 – 25 Years Celebrated
- Hunger Hike – Beautiful Day, Lively Crowd, Important Cause
- Has HUNGER HIKE Reached the Goal? Not Yet!
- LUM Spanish Conversation Tables are Back
- Bus Driver Needed – LUM After School Program
- Meet Joe Barry Carroll – THIS Sunday
- A Dash of Desi – Book Launch & Dinner
- Autumn is a Season for Preparing
September 14, 2017 – Countdown to Hunger Hike = 3 Days
- Hunger Hike Schedule
- 7 Things YOU Can Do to Help
- Be a Hunger Hike Hero
- LUM Students Explore the Arts Downtown
- Film & Discussion about Reinhold Niebuhr
September 7, 2017 – Mission Moment – the Story of Rickie
- The Story of Rickie – The Impact of the LUM Emergency Shelter
- Countdown to Hunger Hike = 10 Days
- Join the Race to Fight Hunger – HH5K Run
- Meet Saedie – New LUM Intern
- Film & Discussion about Reinhold Niebuhr
September 5, 2017 – Volunteers Opportunities at LUM
- After School Program – Volunteers Needed
- LUM Office – Volunteer Receptionists Needed
- Emergency Shelter – Volunteers Needed
- Bus Drivers Needed ASAP – After School Program
August 31, 2017 – Countdown to Hunger Hike = 17 Days
- Honorary Co-Chairs Kick-Off Hunger Hike 2017
- Start Fundraising Today — www.hungerhike.org
- Volunteer & Raise Money for Hunger Hike
- Volunteer with Lafayette Urban Ministry
August 24, 2017 – LUM Receives Federal Grant & Corporate Gift
- LUM Awarded $17,000 Federal EFSP Grant
- Centier Bank Donates $750 to LUM & Hunger Hike
- Countdown to Hunger Hike = 24 Days
- Pumpkin Patch Benefits Hunger Hike
- Preparing for the Fall Season at LUM
- Central Presbyterian – Theological Reflection
August 17, 2017 – Significant Summer for Children at LUM
- Building Stronger Children & Families
- Countdown to Hunger Hike = 31 Days
- Preparing for the Fall Season at LUM
August 14, 2017 – In Response to Charlottesville
August 10, 2017 – LUM Camp Recap
- LUM Camp 2017 – Best Camp Ever
- Countdown to Hunger Hike = 38 Days
- Volunteer with Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Snacks Needed for LUM After School Program
August 3, 2017 – Youth Program Expansion & New Leadership
- Volunteers Needed – After School Program
- 5th Quarter Program – Last Day is Tomorrow
- Ackerman Center Supports Immigration Clinic
- LUM’s Top 10 Favorite Donations
July 27, 2017 – LUM Board Visits Summer Programs in Action
- LUM Board Tours Food Pantry & 5th Quarter
- LUM Camp 2017 – NEXT WEEK
- Get Involved at Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Rally – Healthcare for All – THIS Saturday
- Hunger Hike – Join the Fight Against Hunger
July 20, 2017 – LUM Students Learn About Moon Landing
- LUM Students Learn About Moon Landing on 48th Anniversary
- Countdown to LUM Camp
- Last Call — LUM Camp (Male) Counselors Needed
- Eileen Hession Weiss is Back!
- Hunger Hike 2017 – Sunday, September 17
- Centier Bank Community Days Supports LUM
July 13, 2017 – A Prayer for LUM
- A Pray for Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Linda Hicks – Familiar Face in a New Role
- Worship in the Streets Gives $496 to LUM
- Volunteers Needed — Lawn Mowing
- Hunger Hike 2017 – Sunday, September 17
- Centier Bank Community Days Supports LUM
July 6, 2017 – Impact of LUM 5th Quarter
- LUM — Narrowing the Achievement Gap
- Males Needed — LUM Camp Counselors
- LUM Citizenship Classes — Next Week
- LUM Security Staff — Openings — Paid, P/T
- Centier Bank Community Days Support LUM
June 29, 2017 – LUM Students Keep Learning
- 5th Quarter Program – Enhanced Learning
- Clarinda – Celebration of 7 Years Service
- Behind the Scenes at the LUM Shelter
- Citizen Advocacy Training Coming Soon
June 23, 2017 – Youth Programs – Job Openings
- Program Director – Youth Programs
- Director of Elementary Education – Youth Programs
June 22, 2017 – LUM & Planned Giving
- Summertime – Fun, Travel & Reflection
- Career Opportunities at LUM
- Volunteer LUM Camp Counselors Needed
- The Road to LUM is NOW Open
June 15, 2017 – 5th Quarter Study Trip
- Lafayette Mayor Hosts LUM Students
- Meet Todd—New LUM Shelter Director
- Fond Farewell to Clarinda Crawford
- GSP Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
- SIA Awards “30 for 30” Grant to LUM
- Centier Bank Community Days Support LUM
June 8, 2017 – Impact of Immigration Clinic
- LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
- Meet Margaret—Immigration Clinic Volunteer
- Immigration Clinic Director Attends Convening
- WL Student Gives Advocacy a New Tagline
- LUM Offers Citizenship Classes
- St. Mary Cathedral — Clothing Drive (6/9-12)
May 25, 2017 – LUM Awarded $17K+ in Grants
- LUM Shelter to Benefit from CDBG Grants
- Meet the LUM Interns — Summer 2017
- Instant Copy…Printing Earns Hero Award
- LUM Tax Assistance – Celebrates Success
- Career Opportunity – LUM Program Director – Good Samaritan Program/ID Clinic
- LUM Nominated for SIA’s 30 for 30 Grants
May 18, 2017 – LUM Camp – “When I Grow Up”
- LUM Camp 2017 — Sponsor a Camper
- Volunteer LUM Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM Nominated for SIA’s 30 for 30 Grants
- Yard Sale — Thanks to Creasy Springs
- Daniel Nahmod Concert — POSTPONED
May 11, 2017 – LUM Follies – Fun & Successful
- LUM Follies Raises $15K+ For Emergency Aid
- LUM Follies—Acknowledgements & Thanks
- Purdue Crew donates $13,150 to LUM
- UU Church—Clothing Drive—THIS Saturday
- Creasy Springs “Yard Sale” to Benefit LUM
- First Baptist Concert to Benefit LUM
May 4, 2017 – LUM Follies – TOMORROW
- LUM Follies: Don’t Miss This Event!
- Local Citizens Urge Holcomb to Veto SB 423
- Thanks & Congrats to the LUM Interns
- LUM Executive Director Visits Churches
- LUM Building Surrounded by Construction
- UU Church—Clothing Drive—THIS Saturday
- Creasy Springs “Yard Sale” to Benefit LUM
- First Baptist Concert to Benefit LUM
April 27, 2017 – 8 Days to LUM Follies
- LUM Follies: Great Event—Important Fund
- LUM Follies: TALENT Line-up Announced
- LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
- LUM Citizenship Classes — End of Semester
- UU Church—Clothing Drive—THIS Saturday
- Creasy Springs “Yard Sale” to Benefit LUM
- First Baptist Concert to Benefit LUM
April 20, 2017 – LUM Follies’ Excitement
- LUM Follies — Fun Night; Important Cause
- Happy 90th Birthday to Thomas Hull
- New LUM Baby – Welcome Hadley Mae
- Creasy Springs Donates $3,396 to LUM
- UU Church — Goodwill Clothing Drive (5/13)
- Campaign for Hoosier Families – Placed 2nd
- First Baptist Concert to Benefit LUM
April 18, 2017 – You’re Invited to LUM Follies
- LUM Follies — Fun Night for Important Fund
- Follies Menu
- Become a Corporate Sponsor
- Donate a Silent Auction Item
April 13, 2017 – Happy Easter From LUM
- Happy Easter from LUM
- LUM Follies — Fun Night for Important Fund
- Meet Russell—Volunteer Tax Preparer
- LUM Tax Assistance—Successful 2017
- Thanks, Kolbi—Snack Donation to LUM
- VOTE for Campaign for Hoosier Families
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities—Hot Needs
April 10, 2017 – VOTE Today & Every Day
April 6, 2017 – LUM Klinker-Alting Internship
- Klinker-Alting Internship Announced
- Join the 45th Celebration — LUM Follies
- Bus Drivers Needed for After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Vote for Campaign for Hoosier Families
- Purdue Honors Former LUM Board President
March 30, 2017 – Message from Executive Director
- Friendship Extended to Mother Emmanuel
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies 2017
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Meet Pastor Oerter—Central Presbyterian
- Vote for Campaign for Hoosier Families
March 23, 2017 – Join the Fun – LUM Follies 2017
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies 2017
- LUM VITA Program Update 2017
- Thanks to First UMC Music Ministries
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Purdue’s Sigma Chi — Painting Project
- Vote for Campaign for Hoosier Families
March 16, 2017 – Good Samaritan Fund Client (PDF)
- Meet Freddie — Good Samaritan Fund Client
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies 2017
- New Guidelines Adopted by LUM
- Meet Pastor Lisa Hood—First Baptist Church
- St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry Needs You
March 9, 2017 – Spotlight on Volunteer — Deb Parent (PDF)
- A Cornerstone of Lafayette Urban Ministry
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies 2017
- Vote for Matt Painter—Only Until Saturday
- Port of Hope Featured in Local Magazine
March 2, 2017 – Pray – Fast – Give (PDF)
- Justice Toward God, Self & Your Neighbors
- Spotlight on the LUM ID Clinic
- Cathy Potter Named Woman of Distinction
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies
- Vote for Matt Painter — For Just 9 More Days
February 23, 2017 – Tax Assistance Impact So Far (PDF)
- Tax Assistance Program — In Full Swing
- Free Haircuts — And So Much More
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities
February 16, 2017 – Daytime Volunteers Needed (PDF)
- St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry Needs You
- Shelter Intake Volunteers Needed
- Celebrate LUM’s 45th — at LUM Follies
- Campaign for Hoosier Families—Bill Watch
- THIS SUNDAY — FUMC Concert Supports LUM
February 9, 2017 – LUM Follies Reservations Open (PDF)
- LUM Follies — Celebrating LUM’s 45th
- Purdue Row-A-Thon — Spectacle at the Mall
- LUM Staff Retreat — Productive Day
- Spotlight on LUM Tax Assistance Volunteers
- Music Ministries Concert to Benefit LUM
February 2, 2017 – 2016: LUM Year in Review (PDF)
- LUM Annual Report 2016
- CLINIC Reacts to Immigration Restrictions
- Purdue Row-A-Thon — Benefits LUM
- Song of Hope — Haiti Ministry Benefit
- Music Ministries Concert to Benefit LUM
- Camp DASH—Counselors & Campers Needed
January 26, 2017 – Meet the LUM Interns (PDF)
- Meet the LUM Interns – Spring 2017
- Spanish Conversation Tables—Weekly—Free
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Purdue Row-A-Thon — Benefits LUM
- Prayer Service for Christian Unity
- Annual LUM Staff Appreciation Lunch
- Song of Hope — Haiti Ministry Benefit
- Camp DASH—Counselors & Campers Needed
January 19, 2017 – New Year, New Faces (PDF)
- LUM Board Officers—Begin New Term
- Meet Gayle—New LUM Business Office Staff
- LUM After School Program Needs Volunteers
- Save the Dates — Upcoming LUM Events
- Prayer Service for Christian Unity—Monday
- Purdue Row-A-Thon — Benefits LUM
- Song of Hope — Haiti Ministry Benefit
January 12, 2017 – New Year’s Resolution (PDF)
- Volunteer More at LUM in 2017
- Immediate Volunteer Needs at LUM
- More LUM Volunteering Information
January 5, 2017 – Plan Ahead in 2017 (PDF)
- 2017 — Make This the Year of Your Legacy
- Mission Statement
- 2017 LUM Events — Save the Dates
Archive of eNewsletters & LUM in the News
LUM in the News:
- 12/27/17 – WLFI – Homeless shelters filling fast due to cold temperatures
- 12/26/17 – WLFI – Community organization provide warmth for those in need
- 12/14/17 – WLFI – 2017 Hunger Hike tops $110,000 two years in a row
- 12/8/17 – Washington Times Herald – Jubilee Christmas Project
- 11/22/17 – JC Online – Christmas toy drive in Lafayette lets parents be the heroes
- 11/17/17 – JC Online – Gather around the table: Free Thanksgiving meals in Lafayette
- 11/10/17 – JC Online – Lafayette’s top brass honor local veterans
- 11/9/17 – WLFI – Donations needed to help support immigrants across Greater Lafayette
- 9/29/17 – JC Online – Fan corrects history, buys new headstone for Olympian Ray Ewry
- 9/20/17 – WLFI – Location of the annual Turkey Trot 5K Run moved due to flood
- 9/15/17 – JC Online – Debunking Lafayette’s most common SNAP myths
- 9/13/17 – WLFI – Hunger Hike celebrates 25th year
- 9/9/17 – WLFI – Lafayette Urban Ministry help parents become heroes
- 8/25/17 – JC Online – LUM puts its money where its mouth is with $15 minimum wage
- 8/24/17 – Star City News – Hunger Hike Kick Off
- 8/24/17 – WLFI – Hunger Hike stepping on hunger for 25 years
- 9/8/17 – JC Online – Greater Lafayette ‘dreamers’ prepare for an uncertain future
- 3/31/17 – WLFI – LUM names first internship winner
- 3/31/17 – JC Online – Klinker-Alting intern eyes post-grad plans
- 3/4/17 – JC Online – Immigration workshop packs in crowd
- 2/28/17 – WLFI – YWCA Woman of Distinction Cathy Potter
- 2/26/17 – Purdue Newsroom – Purdue Crew aims to raise money during annual row-a-thon
- 2/4/17 – JC Online – Purdue ‘Row-A-Thon’ raises funds for LUM