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
Portable Sinks Donated to LUM Shelter
Local Family Donates Much Needed Equipment Deb & Tom Parent recently purchased to two portable sinks for Lafayette Urban Ministry. The portable sinks will be used by individuals signing up for
LUM Emergency Shelter to Benefit from Grants
Twin Cities Recommend $21,290 to LUM Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been recommended for two significant Community Development Block Grants from both the City of Lafayette & the City of
COVID-19 Response – Programs Information
LUM is Open for Business – Safety & Compliance LUM is open for business, but “how” LUM serves the families in our community has been modified to keep everyone as
LUM Shelter Director Joins Panel at Purdue
Economic Justice – Martin Luther King Day 2020 Dave Heckerd, LUM Emergency Shelter director, participated in a panel discussion entitled, Pursuing Economic & Social Justice, for the Martin Luther King 2020
LUM Staff Tour New Engagement Center
Important Partnership Focused on Homelessness With the opening of the community’s new Engagement Center (815 N 12th St, Lafayette), there are opportunities to improve how individuals experiencing homelessness receive assistance and services.
Hot Needs – LUM Volunteer Opportunities – Meals Needed
MEALS NEEDED – Emergency Shelter Each night of the year, a simple meal is needed for the guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter. Open dates are as follows: Monday, February 3; Tuesday, February 4;