2022 – eNewsletter Archive
2022 – LUM eNewsletters
December 31, 2022 – Happy New Year from your Friends at LUM
December 29, 2022 – Make a Difference with LUM in Your Own Way
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Year in Review
- Make a Difference Before the End of the Year
- New Year’s Resolution – Leave a Legacy
- Six Simple & Unique Ways to Give to LUM
- After School Program – Volunteer | Donate | Needed Items
- Food Pantries – Volunteer | Donate | Needed Items
- Homeless Services – Volunteer | Donate | Prepare Meals
- Tax Assistance Program – Volunteer | Donate
December 22, 2022 – A Christmas Card from Your Friends at LUM
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Serving the Marginalized
- This Christmas Make the Marginalized Matter
- Significant End of the Year Gifts to LUM
- LUM Shelter Prepares For Winter Storm
- LUM is Hiring – Bus Drivers
December 15, 2022 – Letting You ‘Know It’s Christmas Time Again’
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Jubilee Christmas Recap
- Jubilee Christmas – Festive & Heartwarming
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Winds Down
- Purdue Extravaganza for LUM Families
- LUM is Hiring – Two Part-time Positions
December 8, 2022 – LUM Jubilee Christmas is Here!
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Celebrating Linda Hicks
- Jubilee Christmas Brings Joy to Community
- Linda Hicks – Bon Voyage, Good Friend
- Neil Klemme Match Program Raises $8,145
- LUM is Hiring – Accounting Assistant
December 1, 2022 – Hello December! It’s the Season of Giving
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Thanksgiving Recap
- December Engagement Opportunities
- Turkey Trot 5K Run – Record Breaking Again
- GivingTuesday – $2,700 Raised for LUM
November 24, 2022 – Happy Thanksgiving to You & Your Family
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Giving Thanks
- LUM Focuses on Hope This Thanksgiving
- #GivingTuesday – Together We Give
- LUM Jubilee Christmas Needs Your Support
- Klemme Match – NOW through November 30
- Village Soup Day Supports LUM Again
- Emergency Shelter – Ways to Engage
- Food Pantries – Ways to Engage
November 17, 2022 – LUM Thanksgiving Holiday Events & More
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Four Program Highlights
- LUM Thanksgiving – Community & Hope
- Double Your Donation – November ONLY
- Thanksgiving Blessing – Corporate Support
- LUM Winter Warming Station is Open
November 10, 2022 – LUM Offers Hope & Life-Altering Assistance
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Impact of Assistance Fund
- A Letter from Wes Tillett, Executive Director
- Mission Moments – LUM Good Samaritan Fund
- Life-Altering Impact – Good Samaritan Fund
- This Thanksgiving – Make New Memories
- Neil Klemme Insurance $3,000 Match
- Community Thanksgiving Feast
- Jubilee Christmas
November 3, 2022 – Hello November – Time to Prepare for Winter
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Types of Tears at LUM
- LUM Welcomes Winter – An Important Season
- Three Unique Ways to Support LUM Programs
- Delta Tau Delta Brings Halloween to LUM
- Neil Klemme Insurance $3,000 Match
October 27, 2022 – LUM Impact – Immigration Clinic & More
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Life-Altering Work of LUM
- Commemorating National Immigrants Day
- Immigration Clinic – Outreach & Networking
- Poinsettia Plants for Sale For the Kids
- Successful Campaign – $50K for 50 Years
- Turkey Trot 5K Run – Sign Up Today
- Port of Hope is Moving to June
- Neil Klemme Insurance $3,000 Match
October 20, 2022 – LUM Impact – Tackling Basic FOOD Needs
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Grateful for the Partnership
- LUM is “Tackling Basic FOOD Needs” Yearlong
- Happy 50th Anniversary, LUM!
- Turkey Trot 5K Run – Sign Up Today
- Celebrating the 50th with Favorite Memories
- Jubilee Christmas – Ways to Support
- Port of Hope is Moving to June
October 13, 2022 – LUM Impact – Today & For the Past 50 Years
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – 50 Year Impact
- LUM Impact Report – 2022 Third Quarter
- Join Us for the LUM 50th Anniversary Party
- Turkey Trot 5K Run – Sign Up Today
- Celebrating the 50th with Favorite Memories
- $50,000 for 50 Years – Anniversary Campaign
- LUM Board & Staff – Sharpening Their Skills
- Community Thanksgiving Feast Needs You
October 6, 2022 – Meet Leanna – New LUM Finance Director
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The LUM Origin Story
- Meet Leanna – New LUM Finance Director
- Turkey Trot 5K Run – Sign Up Today
- Arconic Gives Gift to LUM Immigration Clinic
- LUM 50th Anniversary Party
- October Begins The Season for Planning
- Hello October! Get Engaged with LUM Today
- LUM is Hiring – Financial Assistance Director
September 29, 2022 – Celebrations & Engagement Opportunities
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Inspired by Eileen Weiss
- Eileen Weiss – Celebrating 15 Years of Service
- $50,000 for 50 Years – Anniversary Campaign
- IU Health & Central Catholic Engage with LUM
- Celebrating the 50th with Favorite Memories
- It’s Time! Get Engaged with LUM This Fall!
- LUM is Hiring – Financial Assistance Director
September 22, 2022 – Autumn is Here! Time to Get Engaged at LUM!
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Hunger Hike Victory Lap
- Fall Engagement Opportunities at LUM
- LUM Community Thanksgiving Feast
- LUM Food Pantries – West Lafayette & Lafayette
- LUM Emergency Shelter & Winter Warming Station
- LUM Turkey Trot 5K Run – Thanksgiving Morning
- Join Us Eileen Weiss Retirement Celebration
- LUM is Hiring – Financial Assistance Director
September 20, 2022 – Hunger Hike 2022 – Big Turnout & Big Impact
- Hunger Hike 2022 Raises $95,000 So Far
- Hunger Hike – Sponsoring Organizations
- Hunger Hike – Event Sponsors 2022
September 15, 2022 – Hunger Hike Kick Off Event – THIS Sunday
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Hunger Hike is Here
- Only Three Days to Hunger Hike 2022
- Hunger Hike — Special Highlights & Surprises
- Hunger Hike Countdown – Three Days To Go
- Join Us Eileen Weiss Retirement Celebration
- LUM is Hiring – Financial Assistance Director
September 8, 2022 – Jonathan’s Story from Shelter to Apartment
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – LUM Shelter Is Essential
- The “Grit” of LUM Homeless Services
- Mission Moment – Jonathan’s Success Story
- September is HUNGER Action Month
- Chauncey Fest Benefits LUM Food Pantry
- Two MORE LUM Engagement Opportunities
September 1, 2022 – Hunger Hike 2022 – 17 Days to Kick Off
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Hunger Hike Excitement
- NEW Hunger Hike Brand & Logo Unveiled
- Mission Moment – Immigration Clinic Clients
- Blessed Sacrament Youth – LUM Service Day
- Quick Links – Fall Engagement Opportunities
August 25, 2022 – LUM Has Big Plans for the Fall & Winter
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – JC History 101
- Meet the Hunger Hike Honorary Co-chairs
- LUM Affirms Its Commitment
- Three Ways to Help LUM Students TODAY
- LUM is Thinking About Christmas in August
- LUM Restoring Hope This Thanksgiving
August 18, 2022 – School is Back – Time to Support the Children
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Fabulous News
- LUM Receives $100,000 Matching Opportunity
- Local Arby’s Selects LUM to Receive $5,700
- LUM After School Program is Back!
- Celebrating the 50th with Favorite Memories
- Hunger Hike – 31 Days to the Kickoff Event
August 11, 2022 – End of Summer – A Time to Reflect & Prepare
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Marlena’s LUM Camp Story
- LUM Offers a Summer of Enrichment & Joy
- $50,000 for 50 Years Campaign
- Double Your Donation – Immigration Clinic Match
- Hunger Hike – 38 Days to the Kickoff Event
August 4, 2022 – LUM Giving Hope & Help – A Success Story
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Spotlight on LUM Camp
- Another LUM Client Becomes US Citizen
- Be A Part of the LUM Summer of Service
- Double Your Donation – Immigration Clinic Match
- LUM 50th Anniversary – Favorite Memory #3
- Support the LUM Food Pantries This Summer
July 28, 2022 – What’s Your Favorite LUM Memory?
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – This Week is LUM Camp
- Memories of LUM – Remembering LUM
- LUM Receives $7,500 Grant from Glick Fund
- Only 3 Days Left – Double Your Donation – Immigration Clinic Match
- Support the LUM Food Pantries This Summer
July 21, 2022 – A Variety of Ways YOU Can Give to LUM
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Cheerful Heart
- Seven Simple & Unique Ways to Give to LUM
- Best Gift of All – Your Time & Talents
- LUM Summer of Service – Youth & Fellows
- LUM Camp 2022 – Next Week – Sponsor a Camper
- Immigration Clinic – Match Alert
- Calling All Local Giving Gardeners
July 14, 2022 – LUM Camp Is Coming! It’s Life-Changing!
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – LUM Camp Excitement
- LUM Camp 2022 Countdown – 12 Days to Go
- Meet the LUM Summer Interns
- LUM Summer of Service – LUM Camp 2022
- Immigration Clinic – Match Alert
July 7, 2022 – LUM Immigration Clinic Gives Hope & Help
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Impact of LUM is Hope
- LUM Immigration Clinic Offers Families Hope
- LUM Immigration Clinic – Volunteer Superstars
- Double Your Donation – Double Your Impact
- LUM Summer of Service – Immigration Clinic
June 30, 2022 – LUM Focuses on Summer Learning & Fun
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Keeps Students “Sharp”
- LUM Summer Students Learning & Growing
- Meet the LUM Summer Teaching Team
- African Leaders From Purdue Serve LUM
- Four Ways YOU Can Help – LUM 5th Quarter
- Summertime — Fun, Travel & Reflection
- Quick Links for Noteworthy LUM News
June 23, 2022 – LUM Summer Happenings & Celebrating Dads
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Dads Matter
- LUM 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues – Favorite Memories
- LUM 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues – 55% Raises So Far – $50,000 for 50 Years of LUM
- LUM Immigration Clinic – World Refugee Day
- Arconic Donates $25,000 to LUM Immigration Clinic
- LUM Day for Dads – Father’s Day Weekend
- LUM “Summer of Service” Needs YOU!
June 16, 2022 – LUM’s Impact So Far in 2022 is Astounding
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Real People Are Impacted
- LUM Impacted 1,861 in 2022…So Far
- SIA Foundation Supports LUM Shelter
- LUM Outreach – Community Health Fair & More
- LUM “Summer of Service” Needs YOU!
June 9, 2022 – Be A Good Samaritan to Families in Need
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – A Fund With Impact
- 50th Anniversary Celebration Continues
- In Memoriam: Professor James Davidson, PhD
- Purdue Tri-Delta Sorority Gives to LUM
- LUM “Summer of Service” Needs YOU!
June 2, 2022 – LUM Summer of Service Has Launched
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Top 5 Ways to Serve
- Join the LUM Summer of Service TODAY
- LUM Summer of Service – Volunteer Opportunities
- This Fall Season Has More LUM Excitement
- See You This Tuesday (6/7) at Chipotle-West
May 26, 2022 – LUM Summer Programs Begin This Tuesday
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Hope for Our Children
- LUM Youth Programs Transition to Summer
- Immigration Clinics – Outreach & Networking
- McAllister Foundation Gift for Technology
- Quick Links to Important LUM Opportunities
May 19, 2022 – LUM is Excited for Summer & Fall Happenings
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Do Good, Do Justice
- LUM Supports Mental Health Legislation
- Hunger Hike 2022 – Needed More Than Ever
- LUM Camp Needs YOU! Counselors Needed!
- LUM Outreach – Lafayette Volunteer Expo
May 12, 2022 – LUM Has a Local as Well as a Global Impact
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Essence of LUM
- LUM Assists Ukrainian & Afghan Citizens
- Purdue Crew Team Donates $8,732 to LUM
- LUM Camp Needs YOU! Counselors Needed!
- Northview Church Donates Books to LUM
May 5, 2022 – LUM Camp – The Best Week of the Summer
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Invest in Local Children
- Marlena – Living Proof of LUM Camp’s Impact
- Invest in LUM Camp – Life Giving & Changing
- LUM Camp Needs YOU! Counselors Needed!
- Wes Tillett Attends “Taste of Ramadan” At Purdue
- Mark Your Calendars – Get Engaged for Good
April 28, 2022 – LUM Receives State & Community Honors
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Thanks to Beth & Anneke!
- State & Local Recognition of LUM 50th
- LUM Camp Needs YOU! Join the Team!
- Phi Kappa Psi Participates in LUM Service Day
- Central Presbyterian Serves Shelter Meal
- LUM is Hiring – Shelter, Teachers & Custodian
April 21, 2022 – LUM Honors Volunteers with Service Awards
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Thanks to LUM Volunteers
- LUM Volunteer Appreciation Reception
- LUM Tax Assistance – A Successful Season
- Delta Tau Delta Makes Two Special Donations
- JX Enterprises Donates $1800 to LUM
- LUM Camp Counselors Needed
- LUM is Hiring – Shelter, Teachers & Custodian
April 14, 2022 – LUM Welcomes Spring & Prepares for Summer
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Awesome LUM 50th Event
- An Inspiring Tribute to 50 Years of LUM
- LUM Winter Warming Station Persisted
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Gives to LUM
April 7, 2022 – TOMORROW – 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Excited & Grateful
- Program Announced – 50th Anniversary Event
- LUM is Planning for the Next Half Century
- LUM 50th Anniversary – Event Sponsors
April 2, 2022 – Join Us for the LUM 50th Anniversary Celebration
- Your Invitation from Wes Tillett, LUM executive director
- Live Entertainment Featured at LUM 50th
- This Celebration Benefits Local Families
- LUM 50th Features “Visual Presentations”
- LUM 50th Anniversary – Sneak Peak Video
March 31, 2022 – 50th Anniversary Countdown – 8 Days To Go
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Excited about the 50th
- Duo Reunites for the LUM 50th Celebration
- Purdue Alpha Tau Omega – LUM Service Day
- 50th Anniversary – LUM Historic Milestones
March 24, 2022 – More Exciting Details about LUM 50th Event
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Celebratory Messages
- 50th Anniversary Reflection from Joe Micon
- LUM Participated in Community Fair
- 50th Anniversary Features Local Musicians
- Join Us & Celebrate the LUM 50th Anniversary
March 17, 2022 – Exciting Announcements for LUM 50th
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – What to Expect at the 50th
- Reflections on LUM from Former Director – Jud Dolphin
- Purdue Delta Tau Delta Continues to Serve
- 50th Anniversary Features Ecumenical Choir
- Join Us & Celebrate the LUM 50th Anniversary
March 10, 2022 – LUM Celebrates Women’s History Month
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Impact of Women at LUM
- Celebrating Mary & Women’s History Month
- Purdue Sigma Chi – LUM Service Day
- Women Leaders of LUM Member Churches
- Join Us & Celebrate the LUM 50th Anniversary
March 3, 2022 – Be a Part of the Celebration – 50 Years – LUM
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – You’re Invited…
- A Special LUM Celebration Just for YOU!
- LUM Supports SNAP Emergency Allotment
- The Impact of the LUM Shelter This Winter
February 24, 2022 – LUM Heart Warming Stories for February
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Creative Generosity
- LUM Immigration Clinic Love Story
- French Knot “Warms Up” the LUM Family
- Join Us & Celebrate the LUM 50th Anniversary
February 17, 2022 – Meet Cris K. – Superstar LUM Volunteer
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – #BTS at the LUM Retreat
- Annual Report – Lafayette Urban Ministry
- OUR PEOPLE – Cris King – Volunteer & Donor
- OUR PROGRAMS – Tackling Basic Human Needs
- LUM Staff Retreat – Pause, Learn & Interact
- 50th Anniversary Celebration – You’re Invited
February 10, 2022 – LUM Annual Report 2021: Available for Review
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Night & Day Difference
- Annual Report – Lafayette Urban Ministry
- OUR STORY – President & Executive Director
- OUR FINANCES – Tackling Basic Human Needs
- OUR IMPACT – Uplifting People of Greater Lafayette
- 50th Anniversary Celebration – You’re Invited
February 3, 2022 – LUM Homeless Services – Vital to Community
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – The Importance of Sleep
- LUM Offers Overnight Shelter & More
- Greater Lafayette Rotary – LUM Service Day
- Meet the LUM Homeless Services Team
- Four Ways YOU Can Help the LUM Shelter Today
- 50th Anniversary Celebration – You’re Invited
January 27, 2022 – Meet the Immigration Clinic Team
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – What is LUM?
- LUM Offers Immigration Advice & Assistance
- Meet the LUM Immigration Clinic Leadership
- Three Immigration Clinic Superstar Volunteers
- LUM Outreach – Living Truth Christ Church
- Action Alert – Legislation Impacting Families
January 20, 2022 – After School Program & Shelter Prevail During COVID-19 Surge
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Adapting During COVID
- Meet the LUM After School Program Team
- Purdue Students Honor Dr. King with Service
- Three Ways to Help LUM Students Today
- LUM Solar Energy Initiative – 3rd Year Savings
January 13, 2022 – LUM Serves Greater Lafayette Night & Day
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – LUM After Hours
- Meet the New LUM Spring Interns
- Hunger Hike 2021 – $122,186 Raised
- Purdue Athletics Makes Unique Donation
- LUM Volunteer Opportunities in 2022
January 6, 2022 – Make A Difference in 2022 – Volunteer at LUM
- Wes’s Weekly Wrap Up – Giving Attention to Others
- New Year’s Resolution – Volunteer with LUM
- Local Meijer Stores Give Significant Gift
- Additional End-Of-The-Year Gifts to LUM
LUM in the News:
- 12/29/22 – Purdue Exponent – LUM protein food pantry closed today
- 12/22/22 – WLFI – Plan for homeless during winter storm
- 12/22/22 – Purdue Exponent – Lafayette shelter preps for incoming storm
- 12/8/22 – WLFI – Annual LUM Christmas Jubilee held this Saturday
- 11/27/22 – WLFI – Lafayette Urban Ministry hosts community Thanksgiving feast
- 11/15/22 – WLFI – LUM annual Turkey Trot returns
- 11/15/22 – WLFI – Getting out of the cold: man experiencing homelessness shares his story
- 11/14/22 – WLFI – LUM winter warming station opens for season, adds 20 beds
- 10/22/22 – Journal Review – SIPP aimed at serving at-risk populations
- 10/18/22 – JC Online – LUM welcomes community to 50th anniversary celebration
- 9/21/22 – Purdue Exponent – Hiking for a cause
- 9/18/22 – Purdue Exponent – Community members walk to fight hunger
- 9/16/22 – WLFI – Lafayette’s 30th Annual Hunger Hike takes place this Sunday
- 8/26/22 – Purdue Exponent – Trading in court sneakers for hiking boots
- 8/23/22 – WLFI – Food Finders gearing up for 2022 Hunger Hike
- 8/1/22 – WLFI – Changing job market impacts hiring for local organization
- 7/19/22 – Purdue Exponent – Every day we live with this war
- 6/22/22 – WLFI – LUM providing resources to unhoused amid heatwave
- 6/17/22 – JC Online – Subaru’s foundation awards $173,000 to various Indiana nonprofits
- 5/26/22 – WLFI – LUM’s 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program is back
- 4/10/22 – Purdue Exponent – LUM celebrates its 50th anniversary
- 4/9/22 – WLFI – LUM celebrates its 50th Anniversary
- 4/7/22 – WLFI – LUM reflects on 50 years of community service
- 4/7/22 – Journal & Courier – LUM celebrates 50 years serving as safety net for families in need
- 2/7/22 – JC Online – Lead Forward Community Grants awarded to two area organizations
- 2/3/22 – WLFI -LUM Emergency Shelter open to those in need
- 1/26/22 – WLFI – Frigid temperatures are threatening the local homeless population
- 1/25/22 – WLFI – LUM Needs Volunteers this week to aid in the state-wide annual count of people experiencing homelessness
- 1/20/2022 — Exponent – Nowhere to Go – Series: Officials call for compassion in treating homelessness | Abuse, addiction and homelessness plague the life of a young Lafayette man | Obstacles overwhelm homeless people and those looking to help
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