Thursday, August 13, 2015

Update: Focus on 5th Quarter Students

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Summer’s Over for LUM 5th Quarter

As the school year begins, the teachers with the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program are confident that our students are better prepared than their peers to succeed. During this ten week summer program, the trained staff create an academically stimulating environment for our students to learn during the summer months —

which includes active learning, educational enrichment activities and study trips.

The LUM Immigration Clinic has teamed up with the Lafayette Adult Resource Academy to offer FREE citizenship classes beginning on Tuesday, August 25th for persons interested in learning more about US history and government. Details are as follows:

Five-week session—August 25 - September 24

Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30 - 8:00 pm. LARA, 1100 Elizabeth Street, Lafayette

While the class is geared toward preparing permanent residents for the naturalization exam, anyone is welcome to attend.

During their final week of 5th Quarter last week, the students’ schedule was filled with special trips and events. They swam in the Vinton pool, picked up their free book at Barnes & Noble Bookstore for participating in their Summer Reading program (left), enjoyed a guided educational tour of the Soilmaker facility (above), and had some fun with the Covenant Church Youth Group (below) at Columbian Park. Each 5th Quarter student also took a post-test during the final week.

The results of the post-test will soon be compared to their pre-test scores and a control group to help measure our success and guide our curriculum decisions in the future.

To see more pictures from the last week of 5th Quarter 2015, click HERE. If you wish to invest in 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program, click HERE.

Covenant Church Youth Group Serves LUM

Members of the Covenant Church Youth Group engaged with the students enrolled in the LUM 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program. Covenant’s Youth Group spent the afternoon reading, playing indoor and outdoor games, and taking a trip to Columbian Park to explore, play, and learn. This was a special treat for the LUM 5th Quarter students. Thanks to the Covenant Church Youth Group for spending part of their summer with the LUM 5th Quarter students.

To see more pictures from the last week of 5th Quarter 2015, click HERE. If you wish to invest in 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program, click HERE.

Citizenship Classes Offered by LUM

Volunteer Opportunities—LUM Immigration Clinic—Citizenship Classes

LUM Immigration Clinic is seeking additional volunteers to help pass out materials, engage students regarding discussion topics, and review vocabulary & civics questions in preparation for the naturalization interview. LUM is also seeking individuals/groups who might be willing to interact with students to provide refreshments during one or more of the classes. This is a great opportunity for church or civic groups to learn more about the naturalization process and to meet future citizens. Finally volunteers are needed to teach the next five-week session of classes which is tentatively scheduled to begin in October 2015. If interested you’re encouraged to attend and observe one of the August-September classes.

Please call or email Susan Brouillette if you have any questions or would like more information about the classes or any of the volunteer opportunities (765-423.2691 | sbroullette@lumserve.org). If you wish to make a donation to the LUM Immigration Clinic, click HERE.

The LUM Emergency Homeless Shelter needs volunteers 365 nights a year. Currently there are openings for Weekend Coordinators and Overnight Shelter Volunteers.

Weekend Coordinators Responsible for managing the LUM overnight shelter one or more Friday or Saturday nights a month from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.; sleep from 11 p.m. – 6 a.m. provided no emergencies occur. Weekend Coordinators supervise shelter guests and volunteers; and are fully trained prior to their first shift.

LUM Shelter Volunteers Opportunities

Overnight Shelter Volunteers Duties: Assist the coordinator in checking-in guests & serving meals, stay on site all evening (8:15 p.m. to 7 a.m.), and take a shift on “awake” duty. Must be able to maintain confidentiality and interact with a variety of people.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and attend one Shelter Training Session which are offered twice a month. The next two Training Sessions are scheduled for Thursday, August 20 & Monday, August 31 at 6:30 p.m. at the LUM Ray Ewry Youth Center (525 N. 4th Street, Lafayette). No need to register in advance for training.

For more information on the positions and for the 2015 Shelter Training schedule—click HERE. You may also call or email Joe Micon, if you’re interested and need more information (765.423.2691 | jmicon@lumserve.org).

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Have you ever thought that you might have the skillset & personality to help homeless individuals reconnect with family & friends?

Perhaps you have a desire to work with those who struggle with addiction or face mental health challenges?

Perhaps you have a special ability to cut through agency red tape on another’s behalf?

LUM Case Management Volunteers Needed

If so, then being a LUM Case Management volunteer might be for you!

Training Sessions are scheduled as follows:

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays—August 25, 27; September 1, 3, 8, 10 Time: 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Location: LUM Office, 420 N. 4th Street, Lafayette

A commitment of at least one shift per week (2-4 p.m.) for at least one year is requested. Sound interesting? For more information & online application, click HERE.

If you have questions, call or email Joe Micon, LUM executive director (765-423-2691 | jmicon@lumserve.org).

Lafayette Urban Ministry is currently searching for Repair & Maintenance Staff.

This is a 12 month position, 15 hours per week, at the rate of $13.00 per hour.

If interested—please Email, Mail or Drop-off a Resume with cover letter to the LUM Executive Director by noon on Friday, August 28, 2015 (lum@lumserve.org | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901).

Paid Part-time Position—Repair & Maintenance

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Hunger Hike is a community fundraising event whose mission is to Raise Awareness & Make a Difference in the Fight Against Hunger — locally, regionally, & globally.

HH5K Run — Saturday, September 19 9 a.m. – Celery Bog Nature Area, West Lafayette (Parking at White Horse Christian Center, 1780 Cumberland Avenue)

Hunger Hike 3K Walk — Sunday, September 20 2 p.m. – Riehle Plaza, Lafayette

Hunger Hike 2015 — Get Started NOW

Please join us in the Hike to Feed the Hungry! Hunger Hike is a perfect event for team or group — like a church group, student organization, organization or your entire family. Form a Hunger Hike team and start raising money for Hunger Hike using our online fundraising site — or any way you choose.

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