This Winter – Give the Gift of Warmth

Good Samaritan Fund is a Lifeline of Help & Hope

Winter is here, and many of our neighbors face freezing temperatures without the resources to keep their homes safe and warm. Some hardworking families are ineligible for government assistance, and rising housing costs make it even harder to cover rent, utilities, and emergencies.

Because of you, the LUM Good Samaritan Fund provides critical relief. Last year, more than $176,085 helped 1,456 households avoid eviction, keep their homes heated, and cover urgent needs—2,266 times. These are real people—local workers, single moms, older adults, and our neighbors—who depend on your generosity.

Your gift is a lifeline of help & hope. Every dollar directly supports neighbors in need, keeping homes warm, lights on, and hope alive. This winter, give the gift of warmth and help LUM ensure no family faces the cold alone. Donate today and transform a neighbor’s winter.

Give the Gift of Warmth This Winter to LUM

• 100% of Your Donation Supports Local Families: Every dollar helps with rent, utilities, and emergency needs.
• Direct Impact: Last year, LUM provided more than $118,000 to assist 1,169 families in avoiding eviction and keeping their homes running, ensuring lights stay on, homes remain warm, emergency assistance is available, and the community is empowered.
• Rising Housing Costs: Indiana rents have surged, increasing nearly 35% since 2019, leaving many low-income families vulnerable to losing their homes from unexpected expenses.
• Helping Real People: LUM supports our neighbors—local workers, church members, and school aides—providing a lifeline during tough times.

Your donations to the LUM Good Samaritan Fund become a beacon of warmth, brightening winter for families who might otherwise endure the season without proper heating and electricity. Consider making a donation to help LUM meet its mission of ensuring that no family faces winter without the basic necessity of warmth.