Thursday, November 19, 2015

Update: Thanksgiv ing—Next Thursday

LUM Jubilee Christmas registration is closed — and more than 650 local families and 1780 children are signed up. Churches & organizations across the county will host 25 events on Saturday, December 12.

Consider a gift in honor of a friend or family member in lieu of a holiday gift. LUM will send a card sharing that a donation was made by you in their name.

22 Days to Jubilee Christmas 2015

The Donation Center will be open starting Monday, November 30 through December 6, weekdays from 1-5 p.m. (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette—rear entrance). New, unwrapped toys, clothing (newborn to 12-year-olds), and quilts/blankets are welcome.

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For more information on LUM Jubilee Christmas, click HERE.

Join Us — LUM Thanksgiving Celebration

LUM Job Openings—Shelter Security Staff

Please join us for the 29th Annual LUM Community Thanksgiving Celebration & Dinner next Thursday, November 26 from noon to 2 p.m. at Central Presbyterian Church, Lafayette.

Shopping List:

Green bean casseroles

Stuffing/dressing — 9x12 pans

Bags of Ice Peach Pies

Pecan Pies

Pumpkin Pies

Corn, canned

Green beans, canned

Yams, canned

Cranberry Sauce

Sign up HERE.

A grand celebration is planned with a Thanksgiving feast, wonderful company & live musical entertainment — and it’s FREE. Over 900 are expected to attend and celebrate Thanksgiving with their neighbors.

Donations and volunteers are still needed to make it a success. To make a donation online, click HERE. To sign up to donate food or supplies, click HERE. To sign up to volunteer, click HERE.

Everyone is Welcome. Free will offering will be taken. No Reservations Required.

Make a donation to Lafayette Urban Ministry during the month of November and your gift will be matched & doubled. Click HERE to participate NOW.

Local retailer, Denver Mattress Co. will match all gifts received during November to the LUM up to $2,500.

Don’t miss this opportunity to double your donation — and double your impact on the families of our community. To participate in this match opportunity you must donate online through the Denver Mattress website by 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 30. Take advantage NOW.

Denver Mattress Matches LUM Gifts in Nov.

Start your holiday off on the right foot by joining us for the Tri-N-Run Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk on Thanksgiving morning (11/26) at the Lafayette Golf Course (800 Golfview Road). Turkey Trot proceeds benefit Lafayette Urban Ministry. Runners, walkers, strollers, & dogs are welcome! Turkey Trot 5K details are as follows:

Registration Fee: Adults—$35; Youth—$10

Packet Pick-Up; Wednesday, 4-6 p.m. at Tri-N-Run (350 E. State St., West Lafayette)

Day of Race: Check-In—6:30 a.m.; Race time—8 a.m.

Tri-N-Run Turkey Trot 5K Benefits LUM

More information, click HERE. To register for the TNR Turkey Trot 5K, click HERE.

Security Staff Positions - Emergency Shelter

Type: Par t-time, paid

Pay: $10.00 per hour

Hours: Daily - 8 p.m. to midnight or midnight to 7 a.m.

Duties:

Maintains safety of guests, volunteers and premises, a team environment modeling mutual respect, and a professional and safe environment

Ensures compliance with Shelter Rules

Monitors arrival, departure, activity within shelter, activity outside within three block of the building

Disciplines guests who are noncompliant; refers guests to police when necessary

Submits written reports of daily activities and incidents

If interested—please Email, Mail or Drop-off a resume with cover letter to the LUM Shelter Director, Gina Williams (gwilliams@lumserve.org | 420 N 4th Street, Lafayette, IN 47901).

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Creasy Springs Holiday Events Benefit LUM

Creasy Springs Health Campus (1750 S Creasy Lane, Lafayette | 765-447-6600) is sponsoring two events this holiday season, and all of the proceeds benefit Lafayette Urban Ministry. Please support Creasy Springs’ events & support LUM. Details are as follows:

Dine & Dash Lasagna Dinner

Grab lasagna dinner to go. Tuesday, December 15 from 4—7 p.m. Creasy Springs Front Entrance

$20 Full Meal—half pan lasagna, salad & breadsticks

$10 Loaf Pan—lasagna only

Available frozen or ready to eat. RSVP by December 1 to 765-447-6600

Breakfast with Santa

Breakfast and pictures with Santa. Saturday, December 5 from 9—11 a.m.

Complimentary breakfast 4x6 photo—1 for $5; 2 for $8

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Community Thanksgiving Celebration Volunteer at the LUM Thanksgiving Celebration. Learn more HERE.

Jubilee Christmas Volunteer with LUM Jubilee Christmas. There are a variety of opportunities from staffing the donation center, to helping families shop for their children. Learn more HERE.

Overnight Volunteer—Emergency Shelter Assist staff at the Emergency Shelter and the Winter Warming Station between 8 p.m.—7 a.m. Learn more HERE.

Income Tax Assistance Program—Volunteer Tax Preparers Click HERE to see volunteer opportunities. For tax preparers, some accounting experience is desired. Seeking individuals with bilingual, multi-lingual, and international experience. Learn more HERE.

LUM Volunteer Opportunities