Critical Crossroads for a Just “Farm Bill”
CALL TO ACTION TEFAP, SNAP & the Impact on LUM Clients As the Farm Bill undergoes scrutiny in Congress, programs like The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) and the Supplemental
LUM Board Advocating for Food Security
Writing Letters in Support of the Farm Bill The LUM Board of Directors is taking a determined stance against food insecurity. They are actively championing the reauthorization of the Farm Bill and appealing to U.S.
Meet the LUM Homeless Services Team
Meet the Shift Supervisor & Security Staff Members The LUM Homeless Services depends on a team of highly skilled, trained & hardworking staff and volunteers. Together they provide a safe space every
Meet the LUM Homeless Services Team
Meet the Director & Security Staff Members The LUM Homeless Services depends on a team of highly skilled, trained & hardworking staff and volunteers. Together they provide a safe space every night
COVID-19 Response to Local Financial Need
LUM Offers Direct Financial Assistance plus Hope In 2019, the last “normal” year that any of us experienced, the LUM Good Samaritan Program disbursed $103,617 to 1,783 individuals. That money was
Meet the LUM Emergency Shelter Team
Frontline Shelter Staff Members – 365 Nights a Year The LUM Emergency Shelter provides short-term, overnight shelter, meals, and showers in a safe and caring environment for up to 44 homeless adults
Linda’s Reflections On COVID-19 from the Frontlines
Good Samaritan Program “Martin Luther King, Jr. wrote, ‘Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.’ The ability to help others through the Good Samaritan Program has felt hopeful during
Financial Assistance – First Quarter 2021
Financial Assistance – Since January 2021 As LUM closes out the first quarter of 2021, it is worthy to note that although families are receiving their tax refunds and stimulus
Thanks | 감사합니다 | Gracias | Toda | Arigato
One Year Later – Financial Assistance During the entire pandemic the generosity of this community has been heartwarming. Some gave supplies, some gave money and some gave of their time
One Year of Rapid Relief to Families in Crisis
One Year Later – Financial Assistance In the past 12 months, a small but mighty team has kept LUM “open” and “serving” local families in financial crisis. In the beginning