Become a Sustaining Partner in Hospitality
Support LUM Homeless Services & Shelter At Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Emergency Shelter is open 365 nights a year, offering a warm, safe place to sleep for our unhoused neighbors—free of charge to our guests.
Mission Moment – Kevin’s Story
From Shelter Guest to Shelter Volunteer Eight months ago, Kevin came to the LUM Emergency Shelter in need of a safe place to sleep and a path forward. Thanks to the stability and support he
FIVE Ways to Help the LUM Homeless Services
As summer approaches, LUM asks for your continued support in serving individuals in our community who are experiencing homelessness. A gift to the LUM Emergency Shelter will help provide essential assistance and hope,
Behind the Scenes at the Emergency Shelter
A Unique & Powerful LUM Experience A select group of LUM friends recently experienced life as a guest at the LUM Emergency Shelter through a special Behind the Scenes event. Participants followed the guest process
Four Ways to Help the LUM Emergency Shelter
Donate | Volunteer | Prepare a Meal | Donate Needed Items As the spring and summer seasons approach, LUM seeks your continued support in assisting individuals in our community who
LUM Winter Shelter Efforts Saved Lives
LUM Response to the Winter’s Toll on the Unhoused The winter of 2024–2025 brought extreme cold, heavy snowfall, and gusting winds especially during Winter Storm Blair, making life especially dangerous
Donate Snacks for LUM After School Students
Support Healthy Snacks & Learning at LUM The LUM After School Program provides a safe and nurturing environment for children, ensuring they have the resources they need to succeed. One
LUM Offers Simple Meals All Year Long
Simple Shelter Meal = Simple Gesture of Love Each night, the LUM Emergency Shelter provides a warm meal to our guests—and you can help! Planning and preparing a meal is
Snacks Needed for LUM After School Program
LUM’s Top 10 Favorite Donations LUM’s Top 10 Favorite donated items are as follows: Cash donations are preferred because they allow LUM to purchase what is needed, when it’s needed. Donations of “needed items” are
Urgent Winter Shelter Expansion Effort
Community Partners Ensure Warm Shelter for All During Arctic Blast With an arctic blast bringing dangerously cold temperatures and wind to our area, Lafayette Urban Ministry, the City of Lafayette