LUM Board and Mayor Discuss Homeless Services
The Lafayette Urban Ministry Board of Directors was pleased to welcome Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski to its November meeting for the purpose of discussing issues related to services to the
Good Samaritan Fund – Everyday Miracles
November 2014 Dear Friend, Do you recall the story of Jesus feeding the 5,000? The disciples were overwhelmed, but Jesus took pity and showed compassion. He used what little was
Denver Mattress – Doubles Donations to LUM
Double Your Donation to LUM! Denver Mattress Pledges a Dollar for Every Dollar Donated to Lafayette Urban Ministry and 68 Other Rescue Missions Across the U.S. During the month of
A Promise as Enduring as America
By Joe Micon, LUM executive director Have you heard the one about the busload filled with homeless families from Chicago that pulled up in front of LUM because our social
Hunger Hike — Top Fundraisers
The success of Hunger Hike 2014 may be attributed to many, many generous and hard working individuals, groups, churches and companies. This week we honor our TOP Fundraisers — and
Mary Anderson celebrates 20 Years with LUM
Twenty years ago this month, Rev. Carl Malmgren saw something special in Mary Anderson and recommended that she be offered the three-month, part-time position with LUM to coordinate Jubilee Christmas
What’s Cooking at the St. John/LUM Food Pantry
Submitted by Lynn Johal It’s 10:00 a.m. on the 3rd Wednesday of the month, and two dozen or so clients gather at the St. John/LUM Food Pantry in downtown Lafayette
Hunger Hike 2014 – Best Ever
Hunger Hike 2014 – Most Raised in History – $95,000 It’s Still Not Too Late to DONATE to Hunger Hike 2014 To donate to a Hunger Hike TEAM, CHURCH team
Hunger Hike 5K Run — Race Results 2014
See the overall results of the HH5K Run below. To view the PDF of the overall results, click HERE. To view the PDF of the results by sex categories, click
30th Anniversary of the LUM Shelter
September 2014 Dear Friend, This year marks the 30th anniversary of the opening of the Lafayette Urban Ministry Emergency Shelter for the homeless. Started as a joint effort between St. Thomas