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.
LUM Food Pantry – Four Ways to Get Engaged
The LUM Protein Food Pantry opened in April and has already been busy, serving more than 277 local families so far. This new “pop up” food pantry is open weekly and focuses on providing
LUM Camp 2019 – Sponsor a Local Child ($150)
“Gear Up” & Give the Gift of Summer Camp LUM Camp is a week-long, overnight, scholarship-based camp for 8, 9, and 10 year old boys and girls whose parents have