Summer Program Enhances Education
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, Although it has been 17 years, I remember our family’s summer vacation to Yellowstone National Park as if it were yesterday! The geysers, the waterfalls, the
LUM Camp—Experiential Music Workshops
Please join us at LUM Camp 2014. Interactive live music performances and workshops have always been a part of the LUM Camp curriculum — and this year is no exception.
Move That Bill Forward #4 — Views on Immigration Reform
Move that Bill Forward #4 Myth: Letting in More Temporary Visa Holders and Legalizing Current Illegal Immigrants Will Increase the Unemployment Rate Response: Immigrants Make Americans More Productive and Do Not Increase the Unemployment Rate. In
Be a Camp Counselor—Mentor—Role Model
LUM Camp Counselors are invaluable volunteers who spend their whole day with one group of campers. They are role models who assist and motivate campers whether they are trying to
Move That Bill Forward #3 — Facts on Immigration Reform
Move that Bill Forward #3 Myth: Most immigrants cross the border illegally. Facts: Approximately 72% of the foreign born population are authorized immigrants, including naturalized citizens, legal permanent residents, and legal temporary residents. The Congressional
My Jonah Experience – Freedom Summer 1964
Preface Don Nead (one of the original members of the LUM dream team and retired Presbyterian campus minister) and his wife, Caryl, were recently invited to an advanced screening of the PBS
Move That Bill Forward #2 — Facts on Immigration Reform
Move that Bill Forward #2 Myth: Passing an immigration bill will result in millions of illegal immigrants becoming citizens and relying on welfare programs. Facts: According to a 2013 Congressional Budget Report, passing comprehensive
Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of
Concerning a Fair Wage
June 2014 Concerning a Fair Wage by Joe Micon, LUM executive director It is our practice at LUM’s homeless shelter to give admission preferences to guests who have jobs. Often, the work
Move That Bill Forward — Immigration Reform
This summer LUM is scheduled to unveil and open Immigration Clinic. In 2012, the LUM Board of Directors made the decision to offer immigration assistance citing its mission to “give