Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, Inc. is hosting a Charity Bowling tournament on Tuesday, November 1st at Jac's Bowling Lanes.  For a team of four, other non-profits, organizations, businesses, churches and individuals are invited to participate in this inaugural event for the local homeless shelter.  The cost is $100 for a team of four and includes three games, 9 pin no tap and shoe rental.  There will be 1st and 2nd place trophies, 50/50 raffle and many door prizes. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.  Applications can be downloaded from Lamp's website at www.lampinc.org or picked up at the shelter located at 714 Charlton St. in Valdosta.  Funds raised through this event go back to the homeless shelter.

In 1984, a small group of individuals, churches, and the synagogue in Lowndes County, Georgia, formed Lowndes Associated Ministries to People as a clearinghouse that would monitor and steward the distribution of local assistance dollars. Over the years, LAMP has become more than just a clearinghouse, it is now Lowndes County and the surrounding area’s local mission for the homeless. LAMP is funded through grant money as well as private donations from the community.

“LAMP is a caring community of faith providing for the basic needs of homeless and hurting members of our community.  We believe that all persons are created in the image of God.  We operate on the premise that all of God’s children have the same needs of food, clothing, shelter and love.”