The LUM Impact So Far This Year |
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Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Honoring Tom Jaques |
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In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares the upcoming "Survival Shuffle 10K" event benefiting LUM Camp in honor of Tom Jaques, former LUM facilities manager. Wes plans on participating and encourages you to join as well. Please take 59 seconds to watch the video and SHARE with others. See more details about the Survival Shuffle below.
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The Impact of LUM in 2024...So Far |
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LUM Program Stats from January 1 - May 31, 2024 |
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Lafayette Urban Ministry is thrilled to announce that, so far in 2024, we've had the incredible privilege of assisting 2,293 unique individuals and local households.
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2,293 times - LUM nurtured and educated children, offered housing assistance, fed the hungry, supported the legal immigrant, and helped our neighbors experiencing homelessness become more self-sufficient
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139 children were enrolled in the LUM enhanced child care program
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12,290 times - LUM provided a meal or food assistance through the food pantry, shelter, and to-go meal programs
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Do the 'Survival Shuffle' for LUM Camp 2024 |
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Move-On-Your-Own 10K in Memory of Tom Jaques |
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Join us for the Survival Shuffle to benefit LUM Camp. This special event, sponsored by the Jaques family, honors the memory of Tom Jaques, who served as the LUM facilities manager from 1997 to 2011 (pictured). Tom was passionate about the enthusiasm surrounding LUM Camp. After his passing from cancer in 2020, his family decided to run a 10K on Father’s Day to feel connected during the isolating period of the COVID-19 pandemic. The name “Survival Shuffle” is a tribute to a term Tom coined to describe his distinctive jogging style.
HOW to PARTICIPATE:
- In the week leading up to Father’s Day (June 10-16, 2024), choose your way to complete a 10K — run, jog, swim, bike, row, crawl, or dance, breaking it up into increments that work for you. Alternatively, you can spend two hours during the week quilting, knitting, crafting, gardening, or enjoying your favorite hobby.
- As you engage in your chosen activity, reflect on the joy of a child attending LUM Camp and take a moment to remember a loved one.
- Once you’ve completed your Survival Shuffle, consider making a donation to LUM to help send a child to camp. Any amount will be gratefully accepted.
LUM looks forward to hearing from you as we all celebrate Tom’s legacy and support LUM Camp.
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Your contribution will help pay for a child’s transportation, room and board, food, camp activities, educational programs, and supplies. Sponsor one LUM camper for $300; two for $600, or $150 for ½ sponsorship. Any amount will support LUM Youth Programs & LUM Camp.
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Toilet Paper Needed - We're Almost Out |
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LUM Needs Your Help - Every Roll Counts |
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Next time you’re shopping, consider picking up an extra pack of toilet paper to donate. Every roll makes a difference! Thank you for helping us support our community!
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Financial Assistance Program |
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Homeless Services | Shelter |
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