Thanks to the LUM Interns
This week, the LUM staff celebrated the work of our talented and hardworking LUM Interns — Amanda Druhan, Erin Knorr & Kristen Patz. Amanda, Erin & Kristen added significantly to
LUM Shelter to Benefit from CDBG Grants
Lafayette Urban Ministry has recently been awarded two significant Community Development Block Grants from both the City of Lafayette & the City of West Lafayette. LUM was awarded $15,000 from
Mission Moment — Meet Carmen
Carmen was recently honored by the LUM Board of Directors and given a small token to show their appreciation for her volunteer work with LUM. {Pictured above L to R:
Boiler ESTEEM Installs New Floor in Shelter
The student leaders from the Thomas Aquinas Center’s Boiler ESTEEM program installed new flooring in part of the LUM Emergency Shelter. The students designed, purchased and fully installed the new
LUM Offers New AA Meeting to Clients
Beginning tomorrow evening, Lafayette Urban Ministry in partnership with the SURF Center will offer weekly Alcoholics Anonymous meetings at LUM (525 N 4th Street, Lafayette) on Fridays at 8 p.m.
LUM Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are an essential part of LUM programs & services. There are a variety of ways to get engaged and serve your community through LUM. For LUM volunteer information, click HERE.
Free Haircuts — Plus Love, Hope & Respect
Once a month Mariana Paddock sets up shop for an entire afternoon at the LUM Office. During this time, she provides free haircuts for LUM’s homeless clients. Mariana is a
Meet the New LUM Interns
Amanda Druhan —LUM Intern Originally from Oxford, Indiana, Amanda now lives in Lafayette with her two daughters, Alannah (11) and Makenna (8). She earned a BS in youth, adult &
Artic Blast — Impact on LUM Emergency Shelter
Winter Has Arrived! Lafayette Urban Ministry has a shelter protocol for severely cold and snowy weather. LUM provides bus transportation from the local day shelter to the LUM Emergency Shelter
Shelter Needs Overnight Volunteers
The LUM Emergency Shelter needs volunteers 365 nights a year. Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers. Hours: 8 p.m.—7 a.m. or 8 p.m.—midnight; every night. Duties: Three volunteers and