International Youth Have Local Impact at LUM
BFTF Fellows Roll Up Their Sleeves at LUM
Last week, more than 50 bright & energetic “transatlantic fellows” from the 2025 Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute at Purdue University spent a morning making a big impact at LUM.
As part of their BFTF Summer of Service Day, these remarkable students—ages 16 to 18 and hailing from across Europe and the United States—engaged in a hands-on introduction to LUM’s mission, programs, and deep roots in the community. After a brief orientation, they jumped right in—cleaning, organizing, and beautifying our buildings, grounds, and the surrounding Historic Centennial Neighborhood.
The BFTF Institute is all about international exchange, civic engagement, and leadership—and LUM was thrilled to be a stop on their journey. Thanks to every fellow and staff member who participated—especially Professor Anatoli Rappaport for making it happen and believing in the power of service.
Want to follow in their footsteps?
Sign up for a LUM Deep Cleaning Day. To view more PHOTOS from their day, click HERE. Together, we’re building bridges—across the globe and across the river.
If you or your group would like to sign up for one of the monthly LUM Deep Cleaning Days, click HERE.
The LUM Summer of Service offers volunteer opportunities that are a perfect fit for YOU. Some require training, but most just a willing heart and a helping hand. Here are a few suggestions:
- SHELTER – Prepare & serve a meal, assist with check-in and/or overnight supervision
- CHILD CARE – Tutor students and/or supervise trips
- FOOD PANTRY – Check in and assist participants, sort pantry items & more
- OFFICE – Prepare mailings or serve as the afternoon receptionist
- CAMP – Serve on the LUM Camp team as a volunteer camp counselor
- IMMIGRATION CLINIC – Assist with case management
- GROUPS – Sign up your group or business to participate in one of the monthly LUM Deep Cleaning Days of the LUM Ray Ewry Center. Learn more.
If you wish to get engaged in the LUM Summer of Service, it’s not too late. Choose an opportunity above, check out out the LUM volunteer webpage, or email LUM (volunteer@LUMserve.org) to find something that is a perfect fit for your availability and expertise. Please share with others.
For more information, go to LUMserve.org/volunteer; or email or call Terri Anderson, the LUM volunteer coordinator (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).