“The name comes out of scripture,” said Cassie Hammett, who founded the Hub 14 years ago and is its executive director. “In Corinthians, there is a verse that says, ‘You have been bought with a price. You are no longer for sale.’ The name is stating to everyone we serve that a person created in God’s image is not for sale.

Lupus can be classified into two main types: Systemic lupus and skin lupus. Systemic lupus can affect any organ system in the body. On the other hand, skin lupus, or discoid lupus, mainly affects the skin without internal organ inflammation. This can present as a rash on the face or hair loss.

Here are a few simple questions to ask yourself, or someone you care about: “Have you ever lied to people about how much you gamble? Have you ever felt the need to bet more and more money? Have you had to get help from family or friends for financial trouble?”.