55th Annual – LUM Camp 2019 – Best Ever!
LUM Campers “Gear Up!” for the Future Last week, local children from low-income families participated in the 55th annual LUM Camp. LUM Camp is an overnight summer camp for 84 boys and
58 Days to Hunger Hike 2019 – Register TODAY
Benefits LUM Protein Food Pantry & More There are only 58 DAYS to Hunger Hike. Why not get started NOW? Here’s what you need to know to begin raising money and “fighting
LUM Food Pantry Needs PAPER Products & More
Regular Volunteers and Donations Needed To offer a good variety of proteins and paper products, the LUM Protein Food Pantry relies on donations from individuals, churches, companies and groups. The LUM food
Centier Bank Donated to LUM for Hunger Hike
Joe Howarth, president of Centier Bank, recently presented a check for $500 to LUM executive director, Joe Micon, for Lafayette Urban Ministry in support of Hunger Hike 2019 (pictured right). Centier Bank is a Bronze
Underwood Agency Awarded Grant for LUM
Chuck Clark, president of the Underwood Agency, recently presented a check for $1,000 to LUM executive director, Joe Micon (pictured right). Chuck Clark nominated LUM for the matching donor program at Erie Insurance
LUM Video – Giving Help, Giving Hope
Lafayette Urban Ministry presents the video, “Giving Help, Giving Hope,” which is being used by LUM board members and staff to recruit new volunteers, engage new churches, civic & school
LUM Shelter Benefits from NCHS Grant
North Central Health Services Awards $963 to LUM North Central Health Services recently awarded the LUM Emergency Shelter a grant in the amount of $963 to purchase equipment to launch a video program to address
Two Unique Experiences Benefited LUM
Thanks to East End Grill & the Samara House Trust Two local events, offering one-of-a-kind, unique experiences, benefited the LUM Good Samaritan Fund, an emergency financial assistance program for local families.
Summertime is for Fun, Family & Reflection
Planning for Summer – Planning for Your Future Summer is in full swing, and many of us are spending more time outdoors and traveling with our family & friends. Summertime
Emergency Shelter Needs Overnight Volunteers
Currently there are openings for Overnight Shelter Volunteers. Volunteers are needed 365 nights a year from 8 p.m. to 7 a.m. or 8 p.m. to midnight. Duties include check-in, serve dinner, and distribute toiletries.