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Hot Needs – LUM Volunteer Opportunities – Meals Needed

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MEALS NEEDED – Emergency Shelter

Each night of the year, a simple meal is needed for the guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter. Open dates are as follows:

  • Monday, February 3; Tuesday, February 4; Wednesday, February 5
  • Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, February 12
  • Friday, February 14 (Valentine’s Day) & Saturday, February 15
  • Thursday, February 20, Friday, February 21 & Saturday, February 22
  • Wednesday, February 26
  • Friday, February 28 & Saturday, February 29 (Leap Day)

Prepare enough soup, stew or chili for 44 people. No side dishes or desserts are needed. Drinks are optional. To sign up & for more information, click the button below.

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Meet Monica – New LUM Staff Member

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Monica Casanova, Immigration Clinic Asst. Director

Monica Casanova is the new Assistant Director of the LUM Immigration Clinic (reporting to the Immigration Clinic director). 

She grew up and lives in Lafayette with Neal Starkey, her husband, and their two daughters, Ella and Violet. Monica graduated from Jefferson High School, earned a BA in Education from Purdue University and two Master’s degrees in Library Science & Public History from Indiana University/Purdue University – Indianapolis, and is the vice president of the Greater Lafayette Immigrant Allies.

As a longtime volunteer with the LUM Immigration Clinic, Monica is excited about her new role with Lafayette Urban Ministry. She shared that,

“becoming the assistant director gives me an opportunity to increase my impact on the families served by the Immigration Clinic.”

In her free time, Monica enjoys reading, watching movies & TV, listening to music — and most importantly spending time with her family and supporting her children in their activities. LUM is fortunate to have Monica join the LUM team.

O’Callaghan Returns to LUM

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Patti O’Callaghan, LUM Lobbyist

Patti O’Callaghan returns as the new LUM Lobbyist (reporting to the Executive Director).

She has many years of experience advocating for Indiana families including serving as the LUM Social Justice director for more than 11 years, as well as being a founding board member of three agencies advocating for local children.  

Patti grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and currently lives in West Lafayette with Mark Diekman, her husband of 42 years. They are members of the Chapel of the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, West Lafayette. They have two grown sons, Casey & Brian, both professors, and five grandchildren, ages three, five, five, seven & eight. Patti graduated from St. Agnes Seminary High School and earned a BS in Biology from New York University and a Master’s from Colorado State in Reproductive Physiology. She served two terms on the West Lafayette City Council and two terms on the West Lafayette Community School Board of Trustees.

Patti is excited about her new role with Lafayette Urban Ministry because it gives her an opportunity to create lasting positive change for the families in Tippecanoe County and the entire State of Indiana. She shares that, she is

“looking forward to working with our state representatives and senators to give a voice to Indiana children and create a better future for Indiana families.”


In her free time, Patti enjoys playing Pickle-ball, sharing books with her book club friends, and most of all, spending time with her family. LUM is fortunate to have someone with Patti’s passion and talent re-join the LUM team.

Malavenda’s New Role at LUM

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Pablo Malavenda, Executive Program Director

Not to be confused with the “executive director,” Pablo Malavenda is the new Executive Program Director (reporting to the Executive Director).

In addition to his duties directing Jubilee Christmas, LUM communications & social media, IT support, database management and website development, Pablo will now also supervise the directors of the following LUM programs: Community Thanksgiving, Emergency Shelter/Winter Warming Station, Good Samaritan Program, ID Clinic, Youth Programs, Food Pantry & Tax Assistance Program.

Originally from Meriden, Connecticut, Pablo now lives in West Lafayette with Kristin, his wife of 23 years, and their children, Maximilian (21) and Zoe (19), both of whom are attending Purdue. They are members of St. Thomas Aquinas, West Lafayette. Pablo graduated from Platt High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in Organizational/ Industrial Psychology and a Master’s in Higher Education Administration, both from the University of Connecticut, and has more than 15 years of supervisory experience.

With LUM, Pablo directed Hunger Hike from 2014-2019 and LUM Follies from 2015-2019. Pablo shared that,

“I am excited to work with the talented team of LUM program directors. Over the years I have witnessed many great things but also know that together we can always do better and achieve more.“

In his free time, Pablo enjoys sharing books with Kristin, going to concerts with Max, being the best Dance Dad to Zoe, as well as cooking for and traveling with all three. LUM is fortunate to have someone with Pablo’s experience to join the management team at LUM.

Hot Needs – LUM Volunteer Opportunities – Tax Assistance

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LUM Tax Assistance Program Volunteers Needed

Ever thought about volunteering to help people with their tax returns? Don’t know that much about taxes? Don’t worry — you’ll get specialized training or you can choose a volunteer role that doesn’t require tax law certification.

The LUM Tax Assistance Program offers flexible hours, the training is free and the time commitment is up to you. Volunteers are needed starting Tuesday, February 4. Choose your role – and get a chance to touch many lives.

If you’re interested or need more information, click HERE. If you need further information, please call or email Josh Prokopy (765-423-2691 | jprokopy@lumserve.org.)

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Hot Needs – LUM Volunteer Opportunities – Meals Needed

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MEALS NEEDED – Emergency Shelter

Each night of the year, a simple meal is needed for the guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter. Open dates are as follows:

  • Saturday, January 25
  • Saturday, February 1
  • Monday, February 3; Tuesday, February 4; Wednesday, February 5
  • Tuesday, February 11 & Wednesday, February 12
  • Friday, February 14 & Saturday, February 15

Prepare enough soup, stew or chili for 44 people. No side dishes or desserts are needed. Drinks are optional. To sign up & for more information, click the button below.

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Daybreak Rotary—Good Community Partners

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Recently, Joe Micon, LUM executive director, was invited to give the keynote address at the Annual Meeting of the Daybreak Rotary Club.
 
Throughout the year, the members of Daybreak Rotary are very generous to LUM — providing meals at the LUM Emergency Shelter twice each month, supporting the LUM shelter financially, giving to Hunger Hike and providing a LUM Camp campership.
 
Pictured L to R are Lynn Beck, Daybreak Rotary president, Joe Micon & Carl Schwamberger, Rotary member & LUM Board member.

Purdue Women’s Basketball Hosts “Teddy Toss”

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LUM Received All Stuffed Animals Collected

On December 23, the Purdue Women’s Basketball team hosted their annual Holiday Bash. Fans were invited to wear their ugly Christmas sweaters, meet Santa Claus, and participate in “Teddy Toss.”

During halftime of the game, Boilermaker fans threw hundreds of new stuffed animals onto the court. It was a fun holiday frenzy for a few minutes. All of the stuffed animals were then donated to LUM. Since then, the stuffed animals have either been distributed to the children of clients or incorporated into the LUM After School Program.

To view more Teddy Toss photos, click HERE.

Thanks to the Purdue Women’s Basketball team and Athletic Marketing & Fan Experience crew for their kind donation.

Celebrating 2019 – Another Amazing Year at LUM

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Annual LUM Staff Appreciation Lunch
Last week, the dedicated staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry gathered at BRU Burger Bar (Lafayette) for the annual LUM staff appreciation lunch to celebrate the wonderful accomplishment of 2019, another amazing year.
 
Pictured L to R: Pablo Malavenda, Gayle Koning, Kristi Hogue, Nina Morgan, the Rev. Susan Brouillette, Connie Davis, Anna Tatman, Nate Gick, Monica Casanova, Linda Hicks, Josh Prokopy, Mady Kirts, Shavonn Kimbrough, Joe Micon & Eileen Weiss.