LUM Camp 2024 - Just Around the Corner |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Pop Quiz |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares his love for LUM Camp as well as some insider information on this year's activities and theme. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others.
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LUM Camp - Fun, Lively & Live-Giving |
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Message from Wes Tillett, LUM Executive Director |
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“Mr. Wessssss!!!” The third-grader spotted me from across the room and ran to hug me. She was one of the LUM Campers from last summer. When she saw me, she saw a familiar face from her fun, lively, and life-giving week at LUM Camp. She saw me as someone safe, as someone fun, as someone who had gone down the zip line, led silly songs before and after meals, and been the unlucky “winner” of a shaving cream “award" (pictured below).
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All the joyful memories of LUM Camp seemed to be rushing through her beaming face. “How long until LUM Camp? Will you be there?” she asked excitedly. I smiled and replied, “It’s the last week of July. And, yes, I’ll be there. I can’t wait!”
I love LUM Camp! I know of at least two people who are super excited for LUM Camp this July… that third-grader and me. I know there are another 83 children who will jump at the chance to experience LUM Camp, and reap the benefits of that experience for the rest of their lives.
With so many local children eagerly awaiting their chance to attend LUM Camp, would you please invest in both their short-term fun and their long-term life skills by offering them the gift of LUM Camp?
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LUM Camp - Only Possible Because of YOU |
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Sponsor a Local Child to Attend LUM Camp 2024 |
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Your support is crucial in making LUM Camp a reality. Would you consider sponsoring a child to attend? A donation of $300 sponsors one LUM camper, $600 sponsors two, or $150 covers half a sponsorship. From the countless stories of impact to scientific research affirming its long-term benefits, LUM Camp has been changing lives since the 1960s. This July 23-26, LUM hosts another unforgettable experience at the beautiful Hanging Rock Christian Camp, but we need your help to ensure that 84 children can benefit from this transformative week. Your contribution beyond the $5 parent contribution, covers the costs of transportation, food & lodging, camp activities, and supplies. Your investment will not only provide short-term fun but also long-term life skills and memories for these children. Will you join us in offering the gift of LUM Camp to local children eagerly awaiting their chance to attend?
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Celebrating the LUM Westside Food Pantry |
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Completing 3 Impactful Years for Our Community |
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As LUM prepares to bid farewell to the LUM Westside Food Pantry, the LUM leadership paused to honor the incredible impact it has had on our community over the past three years. During this time, approximately 36,700 pounds of food were distributed at the LUM Westside Food Pantry 1,835 times to 479 households impacting 8,334 individuals. The journey has been one marked by dedication, compassion, and hard work from the Westside Food Pantry volunteer team.
To commemorate the profound impact of the LUM Westside Food Pantry and to celebrate the tireless efforts of our volunteers, the LUM Board hosted a celebration of the LUM Westside Food Pantry (pictured) . It was a moment to come together, reflect on the collective achievements, and express gratitude for the lasting legacy LUM and the Westside Food Pantry volunteers created. Everyone involved should take pride in the impact they have had and carry forward the lessons learned and the bonds formed, knowing that these efforts have truly made a difference in the lives of so many individuals and families.
LUM food programs now focus on the expansion of the LUM Protein Food Pantry, which will be open each Monday afternoon and Thursday morning beginning June 3. If you are interested in getting engaged as a donor or volunteer, click the buttons below.
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PICTURED above are the LUM Westside Food Pantry volunteers L to R: Michael Brown, the Rev. Jennie Barrington, Mark Cushman, Jean Tyner, Deb Parent, and Kathy Coder. Not pictured are Larry Guentert, Charlie Hoovler, Monty Myszak, Patti O'Callaghan, Ellen Phelps, Linda Prokopy, Christine Schertz, Andrea Williams, and Della Willman.
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Be a LUM Camp Counselor - Be the Difference |
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LUM Camp Counselors: The World's Best Volunteers |
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Join us for an incredible LUM Camp taking place from July 22-26. Be a LUM Camp Counselor and embark on an unforgettable journey with LUM Camp, filled with a wide-range of activities, including swimming, zip-lining, wall-climbing, horseback-riding, and more, all while relishing delicious meals and forming lasting connections.
For counselors, LUM Camp offers rewarding opportunities to "be the difference" with the LUM Campers. You'll have a chance to accumulate 100 volunteer hours, enjoy free delicious meals, engage with a younger generation, work with other talented counselors, and make new & lasting friendships. Meanwhile, campers will have the best week of their summer creating memories that last a life-time.
For any inquiries or to get involved, please reach out to Wes Tillett, our lead counselor, at wtillett@LUMserve.org. LUM Camp is an absolutely amazing opportunity, and LUM invites everyone to be a part of it! Please share this invitation with your others.
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Financial Assistance Program |
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Homeless Services | Shelter |
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