LUM Outreach – Latino Festival & More
Promoting LUM Opportunities & Services Outreach is an important part of the mission of Lafayette Urban Ministry. Members of the LUM professional staff actively seek opportunities to promote LUM services, recruit volunteers,
Meet Sarah – New LUM Intern
Sarah A. Warner, LUM Intern through the IU School of Social Work Sarah A. Warner is the new LUM intern for the Fall semester. She was born in California, grew
Meet Yanina – New LUM Staff Member
Yanina Gomez Szyszko, Immigration Clinic Asst. Director Yanina Gomez Szyszko is the new Assistant Director of the LUM Immigration Clinic (reporting to the Immigration Clinic director). She grew up in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has lived in
Meet the LUM Summer Child Care Team
Introducing the 5th Quarter Summer Teachers LUM is excited to introduce the dynamic and talented team of teachers for the 5th Quarter Summer Learning Program, pictured above with Kristi Hogue, LUM youth
Congrats to Mady Kirts Lester, LUM Teacher
IU 2021 Graduate, Bachelor of Social Work The LUM staff members gathered last week to celebrate Mady Lester. Mady just graduated from the Indiana University School of Social Work earning a bachelor
New Office Manager/Volunteer Coordinator
Meet Terri Anderson – New LUM Team Member Terri Anderson is the new office manager/volunteer coordinator. Terri grew up in Northbrook, IL, and now lives in West Lafayette with her husband, Jason,
Meet Marlena – LUM Camp Director
Camper, Counselor & Director – 21 Years So Far Marlena Edmondson is the director of LUM Camp 2021. She earned a BSW in Political Science & Social Work from IUPUI, and an MSW with a
Financial Assistance – First Quarter 2021
Financial Assistance – Since January 2021 As LUM closes out the first quarter of 2021, it is worthy to note that although families are receiving their tax refunds and stimulus
Stop Asian Hate
The board and staff members of Lafayette Urban Ministry uphold that every human being is worthy of dignity, respect, and love. LUM stands in solidarity with Asian, Asian American &
LUM Annual Staff Retreat at MatchBOX
Topic: Building an Antiracist Workplace at LUM Recently, the Lafayette Urban Ministry staff members participated in a daylong, professional development retreat at the MatchBOX Coworking Studio, Lafayette. The LUM Staff Retreat is an annual