Weekly News from LMM
Making Giving a New Habit this New Year
As we all look forward to a fresh start in 2021, we encourage you to establish a new habit for giving with impact and intention this year.

Hundreds of LMM donors make recurring, secure gifts via the “donate” button on the LMM website. Many people find that this is a seamless way to make tax-deductible, budget-friendly contributions throughout the year that support the life-changing programs for people in our community.

We’ve made the process of establishing a recurring gift very much like starting a new habit. 

Step 1: Cue up your recurring gift on our donate page: Visit LMM's 'donate' page, enter your contact information and desired gift amount

Step 2: Make giving a habit: Determine and enter your donation frequency and payment source. 

Step 3: Celebrate: Your gift will create a positive impact in the lives of people who are oppressed, forgotten and hurting to be remembered, uplifted and healed. Your gift will also fulfill your intention of living a more engaging life.

And just like that, you’re a donor! You’ll receive a receipt from our processor, Acceptiva, in your email to let you know your donation has been made. 

To learn more about online giving, or other ways to support the work of LMM, please contact Kate Maver, Director of Development, at kmaver@lutheranmetro.org or call 216-658-7204. Thank you for your compassionate generosity! 
Founder's Day 2021
Rev. Richard Sering
We invite you to join us this February 4th, at 4:30 PM for the second annual Founder’s Day Celebration. The gathering will be held virtually on LMM’s Facebook page.

Founder’s Day, held on Rev. Richard Sering's birthday, will include a Founder's Circle induction ceremony and the reveal of LMM’s Vision for Racial Justice.

We are excited to share many new initiatives with our supporters, while honoring the legacy of Rev. Sering and those who strongly support our work.
Support LMM for the 2021 MLK Day of Service
YOU are invited to support LMM on the 2021 MLK Day of Service!
 
LMM's Men's Shelter at 2100 Lakeside is hosting a clothing drive on January 18 to support individuals experiencing homelessness. Here's how you can get involved:
 
  • Donate new men’s undershirts or underwear (boxers and briefs), especially in sizes large and extra-large to the shelter.
  • The Men's Shelter is located at 2100 Lakeside Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44114
  • Please have your goods placed in your trunk and call the shelter’s front desk at 216-566-0047x303 when you have arrived and an administrator will come out to your car to pick up your donations.
  • Drop your items off any time between 8 AM-6 PM on Monday, January 18.
 
Please email lbailey@lutheranmetro.org for any additional information!
 
Monetary donations to supply essential materials for the shelter are also greatly appreciated: Donate Here.
CMSD 'Nation In Crisis' Resources
Check out this list of resources compiled by the Cleveland Metropolitan School District made for students and families. These resources are also great for the community, as they provide support and lessons on how to respond to traumatic events like what happened at the Capitol last week.
Community Partnerships Keep Hope Alive
"It's not about profit, it's about people." 

Check out this outstanding story from WKYC on LMM's partnership with the City Club of Cleveland to help feed those who need it most throughout the pandemic.
LMM Executive Chef Scott Teaman unloading food at the City Club of Cleveland
Ask The Experts: Governor's Expedited Pardon Project
The Governor's Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, in collaboration with CARES Justice Institute Inc., is hosting a virtual event- The Governor's Expedited Pardon Project on Friday, January 22 from 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM.

The Governor’s Expedited Pardon Project is an initiative that seeks to accelerate the lengthy clemency process for certain rehabilitated citizens who have consistently demonstrated that they have become contributing members of society.