Urgent Need – COVID-19 Disinfectant Items
COVID-19 Supplies – High Demand, Urgent Need As Lafayette Urban Ministry continues to serve local families and prepare for expanding in-person services, the supplies required by the CDC and state
Back On Track – Focused on Health & Safety
Open for Business with Strict Protocols Through Memorial Day, LUM will continue to offer local families financial & food assistance, immigration services, and shelter for those experiencing homelessness. On May
Social Distancing – Shelter Staff Meeting
Emergency Shelter Staff – Zoom Meeting The staff members of the LUM Emergency Shelter are truly on the front line of this crisis. A small but dedicated team make it
MEALS Prepared for LUM Shelter Guests
Individuals, Families, Churches & Companies LUM is thankful for everyone who has prepared a meal for the guests in the Emergency Shelter during this crisis. This week, the pastor of Grace Lutheran Church,
Donations of NEEDED ITEMS for LUM Shelter
COVID-19 Supplies – High Demand, Urgent Need The LUM Emergency Shelter is open with a strict protocol for intake, check in, food service, and sleeping arrangements, which requires cleaning supplies, bleach, soap,
Meet Brandyn – Superstar LUM Volunteer
Brandyn Stack – LUM Shelter Volunteer Brandyn Stack grew up in Mahomet, Illinois and earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University. He currently lives in Lafayette with his
Grace Lutheran Provides Brown Bag Shelter Meals
When the Indiana Stay-At-Home Order started, several groups canceled their shelter meals. That’s when the members of Grace Lutheran Church (Lafayette) stepped up and began providing “brown bag” dinners to fill in
LUM Client Donates “Needed Items”
Recently a donation of “needed items” was dropped off at the LUM Office with this note, “Good morning. I would like to help more, but my resources are limited. My
Social Distancing – Shelter Intake
Emergency Shelter Intake Using Social Distancing Below is another example of the creativity and commitment being shown during the COVID-19 crisis. Dave Heckert, LUM Emergency Shelter director, signs up individuals for the homeless
Gifts of Kindness to the LUM Emergency Shelter
The LUM Emergency Shelter is open with a strict protocols for health & safety. Pictured above are three of our dedicated LUM shelter staff members (Dave, Noah & Anna) wearing their new face-masks. These