Meet Jean - LUM Volunteer of the Month

Meet Jean - the LUM Volunteer of the Month

Wes's Weekly Wrap Up - Poverty Myth Busters #2

In this edition of Wes's Weekly Wrap Up, Wes Tillett, LUM executive director, shares the second in a series of "Poverty Myth Busters." In this video, he busts the myth that all people in poverty are lazy, and explains the term, ALICE. 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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Jean Tyner - Superstar LUM Volunteer

LUM Volunteer of the Month - May 2024

Join us in congratulating Jean Tyner for being selected the LUM Volunteer of the Month for May 2024.

Jean has volunteered with LUM, on and off, since 1979. She is currently one of the lead volunteers at the LUM Westside Food Pantry and has been involved since it opened three years ago this May. In addition to being a part of the food pantry team, Jean has volunteered with the LUM Financial Assistance Program and has participated in LUM Jubilee Christmas for many years.

Jean inspires with her passion for uplifting the people in our community through her work with LUM and as an advocate in social justice. She leads by example with genuine humility and a collaborative spirit. All of this and more have rightfully earned Jean the well-deserved honor of being selected as the LUM Volunteer of the Month for May.

If you're inspired by Jean's story and wish to join the LUM family as a volunteer, check out the LUM website or call or email the LUM volunteer coordinator, Terri Anderson (volunteer@LUMserve.org | 765-423-2691).

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LUM Summer of Service – Find Your Fit

Opportunities Galore – Camp, Pantry, Shelter

Hey, want to make this summer count? Get ready for your LUM Summer of Service! LUM is looking for volunteers to lend a hand with everything from food pantries to youth programs, emergency shelter, and more.

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 something that sparks your interest and maybe even convince a friend or two to join you. LUM has opportunities galore — whether it’s helping out at the shelter, providing meals, assisting with food pantries, pitching in at the child care program, or being a counselor at LUM Camp. Plus, we’re on the lookout for folks to join our Food Rescue Initiative.

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

LUM Summer of Service - Info & Sign Up

Let's Make This Summer One to Remember!

Shelter — Volunteers

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

Shelter — Provide 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 snack and lunch, and supervise study trips. Training provided. Learn more.

LUM Camp — Counselors

Needed five days (Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26). With two other staff, oversee a group of ten children during a four-day, overnight camp. Support each child at camp. Training is provided. Learn more.

Food Rescue Initiative

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

LUM Summer of Service - Info & Sign Up

Snack Attack: Top Picks for Student Treats!

LUM Summer Youth Programs Need Snacks!

LUM relies on the generosity of donors to sustain the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program, which serve as crucial resources for the educational and nutritional needs of children in our community. Among the most valued donations are healthy snacks, providing essential nourishment to support the students’ growth and learning. Fresh fruit, yogurt cups, and granola bars are just a few examples of items that help fuel young minds and bodies during summer sessions.

In addition to snacks, donations of cleaning supplies and basic necessities like toilet paper and disinfectant wipes are welcome as well. Whether you choose to contribute healthy snacks, cleaning supplies, or other needed items, your generosity helps create a nurturing and supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of the students and families served by the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program.

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