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
Our Students Need Snacks!
Snacks & Supplies Needed — for 5th Quarter The 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program needs to fill the cupboard with Snacks for the new Summer session students. 5th Quarter needs the following
Icon of St. Xenia Venerated at LUM
Icon of St. Xenia presentation & blessing Don Nead, one of the founding members of the Lafayette Urban Ministry and retired Presbyterian campus minister, presented the Icon of St. Xenia,
Icon of Saint Xenia to be presented to LUM by Founder
*** MEDIA ADVISORY *** LUM Founder presents Icon of St. Xenia to Lafayette Urban Ministry On Wednesday, May 21st, Don Nead – one of the founders of LUM – will
LUM Camp announces 2014 Theme
Summer 2014 Dear Friend, My good friend Margery Ismail traveled to 100 different countries in her lifetime. When she passed away last month after a long and full life, her propensity
Icon of Saint Xenia Arrives at LUM
Icon of Saint Xenia Arrives at Lafayette Urban Ministry By Don Nead This is the story of the weaving of the fabric that brought the Icon of Saint Xenia of St.
Mission Moment — Meet the Poore Family
March 2014 Dear Friend, The Lafayette Urban Ministry has been a special friend to Lisa Poore. After the accidental death of her husband… During the difficult process of grief and
LUM FOLLIES — Call Out for Entertainment
3rd Annual LUM Good Samaritan Fund Follies Follies Talent Search is on! Are You a Dancer? Comic? Puppeteer? Musician? Poet? Mime? Magician? Juggler? Ringmaster? Ventriloquist? Actor? Clown? Singer? Contortionist? Acrobat?
Hunger Hike 2013 – Exceeds Goal
Hunger Hike 2013 Raises $92,685 Today at a media event at Lafayette Urban Ministry, the Hunger Hike 2013 committee was thrilled to announce that the $90,000 goal for this year