Helpful Tech for Contacting Your Legislators
Making Your Voice Heard in a Few Simple Steps by Rob Krasa, LUM intern The 2019 Session of the Indiana General Assembly may be nearing its conclusion, but the need
Capping Payday Loan Interest Rates
Hoosier Are In Need by Angela Weaver, Klinker-Alting Family Advocacy intern It is a sad day for all of us at Campaign for Hoosier Families. Senate Bill 104, which capped interest
Indiana Minimum Wage Update
As you know raising the minimum wage is a priority for Campaign for Hoosier Families. While the minimum wage bills introduced in this current session did not move through the
Legislative Report – End of Third Quarter
Update for the C4HF Director Dear Advocates – As we enter the 4th Quarter of the 2019 Indiana General Assembly, I just wanted to let you know that we have
The Stories of Lakesha, Erica & Shavonn
Dear Friend, Lakesha Porter is a mail clerk for the US Postal Service in Lafayette. Erica Davis is a special education instructor at a local elementary school. By day, Shavonn
We’re Almost Out! (Of Simple Green, that is.)
Currently there is an urgent need for Simple Green (concentrate, original scent) all purpose cleaner at LUM. The LUM Emergency Shelter and Youth Programs rely on gifts from the community and our
C4HF Minimum Wage Survey Results
Members of our own community weigh in with their opinions In a previous newsletter, we offered our readers a chance to voice their opinions on the issue of minimum wage
Be a Volunteer Camp Counselor – LUM Camp 2019
Make a Difference This Summer at LUM Camp Would you, or someone you know, make a good LUM Camp Counselor?LUM Camp is a week-long, over-night camp program for low-income children from
LUM Follies – Make Your Reservation Today
Support Local Families in Crisis – Attend Follies Make your reservation today for the 8th annual LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies. The event is a lighthearted evening of fine dining, entertainment, fun &
Redistricting Reform – The Latest News
Gerrymandering in Indiana A redistricting standards bill authored by Senator Greg Walker, Senator Randall Head, Senator Mike Bohacek (Senate Bill 105) , and co-authored by Senator John Ruckelshaus, passed through the Elections Committee on February 4 in