From Shelter to Stability: How Your Support Transformed Ernie’s Life Because of you, Ernie found hope when life felt impossible. After multiple personal and family losses, he arrived at the

LUM Provided Stability When It Mattered Most Kimberly, a woman in her 60s, came to the LUM Financial Assistance Program facing eviction. Despite owning her trailer, she fell behind on lot rent while

A Place to Grow, Year After Year One local family has grown alongside LUM Youth Programs. All four siblings found stability, encouragement, and a sense of belonging through the After School Program and summer LUM

A Letter from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director “If you stay in and do what you’re supposed to do, you can make it. I am living proof.”  -Steven (former LUM

From Shelter Guest to Shelter Volunteer Eight months ago, Kevin came to the LUM Emergency Shelter in need of a safe place to sleep and a path forward. Thanks to the stability and support he

Give Today – Help LUM Continue to Uplift & Serve In 2022, LUM served 3,588 households, providing assistance 35,079 times through 20 different programs and events. All of this positive community impact is

Shelter Guests Benefit from the Opportunity Fund “I am forever grateful to LUM!” Timothy Kennell spoke with emotion. After many months of struggle, Timothy moved out of the LUM Emergency Shelter and into an

Emergency Shelter Guest Receives Match Funds At this month’s LUM Board meeting, Timothy Kennell (56) shared his journey from needing a bed with LUM in February 2022 to being employed and housed today. While

A Letter from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director “The seed on good soil stands for those with a noble and good heart, who hear the word, retain it, and by persevering