Free Haircut – Reflections from a LUM Volunteer
Free Haircut Day at LUM Today, as I sit at the front desk, I can see and hear some small miracles going on in the hallway. A woman has come
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
Live-In Shelter Coordinator Needed — Immediate Opening
Position Opening: LUM Live-in Shelter Coordinator The Lafayette Urban Ministry Emergency Homeless Shelter has an opening for a Volunteer Live-in Coordinator. Volunteer Live-in Coordinator’s benefits include efficiency apartment, utilities,
New Mattresses for the LUM Shelter
The LUM Emergency Shelter will soon have new mattresses in all 45 beds. Thanks to a grant from The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette, LUM was able to place an
Central Catholic Seniors Serve LUM
CC Senior Service Project This past Saturday, dozens of seniors from Lafayette Central Catholic Junior Senior High School worked all morning doing a variety of jobs at LUM. Each year
LUM Shelter Awarded $26K Grant
The Community Foundation of Greater Lafayette Supports LUM Emergency Shelter “It is a wonderful feeling to help those who are trying to help themselves. The LUM Emergency Shelter is such
Thank You — Congratulations — Farewell (to the LUM Interns)
LUM Intern Farewell Reception It is with mixed emotions that the LUM staff says “farewell” and “well done” to our fabulously talented and hardworking interns – Amanda Bajzatt, Katherine Brandes,
Opportunities to Serve LUM
Immediate Openings — HOT Volunteer Needs Overnight Shelter Volunteers After School Program Volunteers Food Pantry Data Entry Volunteers LUM Camp Volunteer Counselors Please scroll down and read more details about
Snacks Needed NOW!
The children in the LUM After School Program need snacks; and guests in the LUM Emergency Shelter need cereal/breakfast bars. Please consider giving the gift of “snacks” ASAP. Any type
Mission Moment — Rex Fuller’s Journey to Recognition
Just the mention of Rex Fuller’s name around any of the LUM staff elicits a smile. Currently Rex Fuller is the “go to” volunteer at the St. John’s/LUM Food Pantry