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LUM Camp 2024 Begins Next Tuesday

Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Poverty Myth Busters #4

In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares the third in a series of "Poverty Myth Busters." In this video, he busts the myth that "If you work full-time, you'll make enough money to live on." Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. Invest in the LUM Social Justice Ministry, give today.

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A Big 'LUM Camp Cheer' for Your Support

Making Magical Memories for Local Children

Thanks to our amazing individual donors and generous gifts from organizations, close to 90 campers (8-9-10 years old) are heading to LUM Camp next week. They’ll be diving into a week full of nature hikes, arts and crafts, boating, swimming, morning chapel, wall climbing, zip-lining, the giant swing, snacks, tasty meals, and hanging out with awesome, caring counselors. LUM Camp is extra special because it’s scholarship-based. That means LUM invites campers whose parents can’t afford the actual cost of $300+ per camper. Instead, families only pay $5 per child, and the rest is covered by donations from wonderful friends like YOU!

Let’s give a shout-out to the top corporate, organization & church gifts: Down the Road Motors, Inc. ($5,000), Northview Church ($1,800), Stockwell Community Church ($970), Lafayette Church of the Brethren ($950), Faith Presbyterian Church ($600), Simon Construction ($600), and Lafayette Chamber Singers ($600). These awesome contributions help cover everything our campers need: transportation, room & board, fun camp activities, educational programs, and supplies.

Want to join the fun and support LUM Youth Programs? Make a donation today. And a big LUM Camp THANK YOU to everyone who’s helping make this camp unforgettable!

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Summer of Service - Transatlantic Fellows

Ben Franklin Transatlantic Fellows - Learn & Serve

Recently, more than 50 “transatlantic fellows” & staff from the Benjamin Franklin Transatlantic Fellows Summer Institute at Purdue spent the morning learning about and volunteering at Lafayette Urban Ministry.

On BFTF Institute Summer of Service day, the students learned about the history, programs & services offered by LUM and engaged in various projects to clean and enhance LUM inside and outside of LUM buildings & grounds and the Historic Centennial Neighborhood.

The BFTF Institute (June 22-July 20) brings together a group of diverse and intellectually curious students from Europe and the United States aged 16 to 18 to participate in an intensive exchange program. Thanks to all of the BFTF Institute fellows & staff, especially Professor Anatoli Rappaport, for their interest in and service to Lafayette Urban Ministry. If you or your group would like to sign up for one of the monthly LUM Deep Cleaning Days, click HERE. To view more PHOTOS from their LUM Summer of Service day, click HERE.

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LUM Summer of Service – It's Not Too Late

Endless Opportunities – Pantry, Shelter, Camp

Hey, want to make this summer count? Joining the LUM Summer of Service means you get to make a real difference in your community, tackling immediate needs and seeing the impact of your efforts firsthand.

So, what are you waiting for? Find your match and convince a friend or two to join you. LUM has endless opportunities — whether it’s helping out at the shelter, providing meals, assisting with food pantries, or pitching in at the child care program. Plus, consider joining our Food Rescue Initiative or providing To-Go Meals. For more details, click the button or see below.

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Let's Make This Summer One to Remember!

Shelter — Volunteers

Needed each evening from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. -or- 8 p.m. to midnight. Check-in guests, serve meals and distribute bedding & shower items. Training is provided. Learn More.

Provide Shelter Meals

A simple meal for 48 shelter guests is needed each evening at 8 p.m. Planning and preparing a meal is a great activity for groups. You may stay and serve the meal or drop it off in advance. Learn more.

Food Pantry

Volunteers are needed Monday afternoons (Noon to 4 p.m.) & Thursday mornings (9 a.m. – noon) in downtown Lafayette. Check-in clients, enter data, pick up food, assist clients in shopping & organize the pantry. Learn more.

Child Care — Aides

Needed each weekday from 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Help children with math, reading, arts & crafts and recreation; prepare and serve snacks and lunch, and supervise study trips. Training provided. Learn more.

Provide To-Go Meals

Simple To-Go Meals are needed for distribution each weekday from 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Preparing to-go meals is a great activity for families, youth groups, churches, groups, classrooms, and businesses. Learn more.

Food Rescue Initiative

Needed weekday mornings & evenings and Saturdays. Pick up surplus food at local shops and deliver them to LUM. Also, LUM is looking for an individual to coordinate the program. Learn more.

Ready to dive in? Head to LUMserve.org/volunteer or email or call Terri Anderson, the LUM volunteer coordinator (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).