Whether it was making someone smile, helping a neighbor out, or showing up for an issue you care about, on #GivingTuesday you transformed the way we think about and act on giving all year long.
Thank you for participating in GivingTuesday — and for supporting LUM.
Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon
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VOLUNTEER – LUM Jubilee Christmas needs lots of volunteer “elves” to bring Christmas to local families and children in need. These opportunities are perfect for GROUPS. Volunteer opportunities are as follows:
DONATIONS are appreciated for Jubilee Christmas from churches, organizations and individuals, and help make the program a success. Your cash gift to Jubilee Christmas may be given in honor of a friend or family member — in lieu of a holiday gift. LUM will send a Holiday Card sharing that a donation has been made by you to Jubilee Christmas in their name.
GIVE NEEDED ITEMS to Jubilee Christmas. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, clothing (newborn to 12-year-old), books, games, sports equipment, quilts/family blankets are welcome. Donations may be dropped off on Monday & Tuesday (12/5 & 12/6) at Oakland High School (Lafayette) from 1 to 5 p.m. or Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. (West Lafayette) 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., now through Monday.
FOOD Pantries
(Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon)
EMERGENCY Shelter
(Every Night – 8 p.m.)
JUBILEE Christmas
(Saturday, Dec. 10)
Please click the name above for more information — and SHARE with others who might be interested.
Every Night – 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
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VOLUNTEER – The LUM Emergency Shelter needs Overnight Shelter Volunteers 365 nights a year from 8 p.m.-7 a.m. or 8 p.m. -midnight. Duties include checking in guests, serving dinner, distributing toiletries and maintaining a welcoming, safe & clean environment. The LUM Winter Warming Station is now open until mid-April and also needs volunteers each night.
MEALS – If you or your group wishes to prepare a meal for the shelter guests once or regularly, click HERE for more information. For more information on homeless services volunteer opportunities at LUM, click HERE.
Your financial generosity is not only an act of hospitality toward those with no home of their own, it is also an investment in the health and safety of the greater community. If you’re interested or need more information, click HERE — or email or call Jeffrey Auguste (jauguste@lumserve.org | 765-423-2691).
FOOD Pantries
(Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon)
EMERGENCY Shelter
(Every Night – 8 p.m.)
JUBILEE Christmas
(Saturday, Dec. 10)
Please click the name above for more information — and SHARE with others who might be interested.
Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon
| Donate | Needed Items | Host a Collection Drive | Volunteer |
LUM operates two food pantries — the Protein Food Pantry in downtown Lafayette & Westside Food Pantry in West Lafayette. Volunteers are needed each Thursday & Friday morning from 10 a.m. to Noon, and delivery of donated items will be received during those times. Four Ways YOU can help the LUM Food Programs are as follows:
If you have questions or need further information, go to lumserve.org/food-pantry, call 765-423-2691 or email foodpantry@lumserve.org.
FOOD Pantries
(Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon)
EMERGENCY Shelter
(Every Night – 8 p.m.)
JUBILEE Christmas
(Saturday, Dec. 10)
Please click the name above for more information — and SHARE with others who might be interested.
JUBILEE Christmas
(Saturday, Dec. 10)
EMERGENCY Shelter
(Every Night – 8 p.m.)
FOOD Pantries
(Thursdays & Fridays – 10 a.m. to Noon)
Please click the name above for more information — and SHARE with others who might be interested.
The LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run attracted a record number of participants on Thanksgiving morning and also raised a record amount of money for LUM. This year, the weather was perfect, the event raised more than $39,000 and more than 850 individuals were registered to participate.
Turkey Trot is an important event for LUM because it creates a sense of community and funds all of the LUM programs including youth programs, the food pantries, financial assistance, immigration services, tax assistance and homelessness services. Please join us in thanking all of our participants, donors, and event sponsors. If you missed the Turkey Trot and wish to make a donation, click the button below and mark your calendars for next year.
The LUM Protein & Westside Food Pantries need you. Here are three ways to get engaged today. The LUM Food Pantries are open weekly on Thursday & Friday mornings and focus on providing “protein, paper goods & produce.”
Volunteers are needed each Thursday & Friday morning from 10 a.m. to Noon, and delivery of donated items will be received during those times.
Four Ways YOU can help the LUM Food Programs are as follows:
If you have questions or need further information, go to lumserve.org/food-pantry, call 765-423-2691 or email foodpantry@lumserve.org.
Last week, Westminster Village in West Lafayette sponsored the Village Soup Day in support of LUM programs. The Westminster Village staff sold more than 300 meals featuring their famous menu of hot broccoli cheddar soup, chili, maple vinaigrette salad, house-made rolls, and gourmet choc-chip cookies.
The money raised from this event will have an immediate positive impact on local families in need, children, and our neighbors experiencing homelessness.
Thank you, Westminster Village staff for your support of LUM!
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VOLUNTEER elves are needed to staff our Donation Center (Nov. 28 – Dec. 6) and to assist with Jubilee Christmas part 2 on Saturday, December 10. This is a great opportunity to host a family and assist them in shopping for their children. Please SHARE this with others.
DONATIONS are appreciated for Jubilee Christmas from churches, organizations and individuals, and help make the program a success. You can help by donating a cash gift of $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 or more to Jubilee Christmas. Your cash gift to Jubilee Christmas may be given in honor of a friend or family member — in lieu of a holiday gift. LUM will send a Holiday Card sharing that a donation has been made by you to Jubilee Christmas in their name.
GIVE NEEDED ITEMS to Jubilee Christmas. Donations of new, unwrapped toys, clothing (newborn to 12-year-old), books, games, sports equipment, quilts/family blankets are welcome. Donations may be dropped off starting Monday (11/28) to at the LUM Office (Lafayette) and Greyhouse Coffee & Supply Co. (West Lafayette).
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Donate Items — Jubilee Christmas Wishlist — new items only
Donation Centers are as follows:
For more information on LUM Jubilee Christmas, click HERE.
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Thanksgiving at LUM is about restoring hope — and the LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast makes it happen. The “feast” is just winding down at Central Presbyterian Church in downtown Lafayette, IN, and it was a special event. For the first time since 2019 (pre-COVID), guests were able to eat their holiday meal together — restoring hope for all of us. In addition to the turkey dinner, there was live music featuring West Lafayette High School orchestra students, Blue Moon Rising, and Larry Guentert Jazz Duo.
The LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast takes two months of planning, engages more than 200 volunteers and requires approximately $10,000 in donations to make it happen. The meals included roasted & smoked turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, yams, cranberry sauce, stuffing (AKA dressing), bread/rolls, a variety of beverages, and slice of pie. More than 800 meals were distributed — including 82 turkeys and 112 homemade pies.
LUM is grateful to Central Presbyterian Church for use of their facilities. It was also special to have several local officials “breaking bread” with our guests, including Indiana State Representatives Sheila Klinker & Chris Campbell, Mayor Tony Roswarski, and Lafayette City Council members, Kevin Klinker and Nancy Nargi. Additional information and acknowledgements include the following:
It was a joyous community event and a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday celebration for all. Please consider a donation to offset the expenses of this special LUM event. To view more PHOTOS, click HERE.