A Promise as Enduring as America
By Joe Micon, LUM executive director Have you heard the one about the busload filled with homeless families from Chicago that pulled up in front of LUM because our social
Hunger Hike — HEROES
The success of Hunger Hike 2014 may be attributed to many, many generous and hard working individuals, groups, churches and companies. This week we honor our TOP Fundraisers — and
Hunger Hike — Top Fundraisers
The success of Hunger Hike 2014 may be attributed to many, many generous and hard working individuals, groups, churches and companies. This week we honor our TOP Fundraisers — and
Hunger Hike 2014 – Best Ever
Hunger Hike 2014 – Most Raised in History – $95,000 It’s Still Not Too Late to DONATE to Hunger Hike 2014 To donate to a Hunger Hike TEAM, CHURCH team
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
Clothing Drive Benefits LUM
It’s time to gather up those clothes you no longer need and donate them to the St. Mary’s Goodwill Clothing Drive. For each bag of clothing, Goodwill will give the
Summer Program Enhances Education
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, Although it has been 17 years, I remember our family’s summer vacation to Yellowstone National Park as if it were yesterday! The geysers, the waterfalls, the
Hunger Hike 2014 – New Enthusiasm
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, You may recall that last year’s Hunger Hike event fell significantly short of its fundraising goal. It was only through the concern, effort and generosity of
Concerning a Fair Wage
June 2014 Concerning a Fair Wage by Joe Micon, LUM executive director It is our practice at LUM’s homeless shelter to give admission preferences to guests who have jobs. Often, the work